Achaeans Praying for the Achaeans August 13, 2013 This morning, we drove past a business sign that said: “Enjoy the Summer.” The irony is that we were on our way to school for the first day of classes. While it is
ESL Why Are You Doing This? June 24, 2013 The Lord led one college student to organize and lead a ministry of teaching English as a second language (ESL) as a ministry of Second Reformed Presbyterian Church here in Indianapolis this summer.
William Martin John Knox, the Revolutionary War, D-Day, and Duck Dynasty - Summer Musings on Freedom June 04, 2013 In these United States, we have just celebrated Memorial Day, D-Day is just around the corner, and summer is here. So, it's time for a few musings on history, freedom, culture,
Prayer for the table At Your Table Gathered 'Round May 29, 2013 Abby and Trevor, my sister-in-law and now-brother-in-law, were married last Saturday. I had the privilege of praying in the ceremony for the Lord’s blessing on their marriage. After a few words of
Ken Smith Cultivating a Holy Brotherhood April 03, 2013 The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert [http://www.crownandcovenant.com/The_Secret_Thoughts_of_an_Unlikely_Convert_p/mis85.htm] tops Crown and Covenant Publication’s best-seller list this year. This story
bacon Church History for Breakfast February 28, 2013 Church history is the last thing some people want to think about on any given day. But, you might actually be thinking about church history a whole lot more than you realize at
CYPU Honor Such Men: Rich Johnston's Thirty Years of Youth Ministry February 21, 2013 [http://gentlereformation.allegrodynamics.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/johnston.jpg] Next week, the Great Lakes-Gulf Presbytery of the RPCNA will hold its annual spring meeting. The nominating committee will submit a slate of
An Elder Must Be Hospitable February 11, 2013 The Great Lakes-Gulf Presbytery of the RPCNA meets later this month. In a recent Facebook discussion, I suggested that a certain student of theology would show good judgment by bringing a bag of
Construction Sounds February 09, 2013 Our family hosts a college Bible study for our congregation each Thursday in our home. A capable young man, a recent graduate himself, leads the study. Souls are being attracted through the study
Still the Gold Standard: Dr. Greg Bahnsen in Debate February 07, 2013 My friend Jon Sturm published a great guest article [http://gentlereformation.org/2013/02/05/debate-reflections/] on the debate between an atheist, Alex Rosenberg, and a Christian, William Lane Craig, at Purdue University
Rainfall Rainfall and Things That Abide Forever February 01, 2013 Summer 2012 burned hot and dry across most of these United States. In Indianapolis, we set all-time records for the longest dry spell, the driest June, the most consecutive days without the thermometer
Lance Armstrong's Greatest Comeback January 17, 2013 Lance Armstrong seems to relish the role of the comeback kid. The cycling champion won his battle with cancer and returned to the top of his sport. Now, after being taken down by
Indiana statehouse prayer Praying for Public Officials January 16, 2013 State lawmakers and executives take up their work in earnest in January in Indiana - and probably in most states. God's people need to be earnest in making supplications, prayers, intercessions,
Solus Christus November 13, 2012 [http://gentlereformation.allegrodynamics.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/rsi-2012-final-300x160.jpg] This Friday and Saturday, November 16-17, 2012, the Reformation Society of Indiana annual conference will be held at Second Reformed Presbyterian Church in
The Secret Thoughts of a Likely Environmentalist November 08, 2012 Rosaria Butterfield's new book, The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert [http://www.crownandcovenant.com/The_Secret_Thoughts_of_an_Unlikely_Convert_p/mis85.htm] , reveals in rare fashion the internal
chi-rho October 27, 312 - Constantine's Conversion October 25, 2012 "Constantine's acceptance of the Christian faith was the most important conversion in history, apart from that of the Apostle Paul" writes historian Nick Needham. This Saturday, October 27, 2012
Is it right to not vote Why Not Voting is Not an Option October 17, 2012 As the political election approaches in America, many Christians boldly proclaim that Jesus is King. Such a statement is often coupled with a declaration that they will not be voting, especially given the
Asking Questions Like Jesus Asking Questions Like Jesus October 03, 2012 Have you ever sat in awkward silence with strangers wondering what to say next? Or, have you wondered how to grow in your knowledge of the world, of people, or of God? Have
Denominational Chart Reformed and Presbyterian Family Tree September 06, 2012 Ever wonder how the various Reformed and Presbyterian denominations in North America are related? Attached is aPresbyterian and Reformed family tree [http://gentlereformation.allegrodynamics.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/presbyterian-family-tree3.pdf] designed to
sacrifice Free Tibet August 17, 2012 Sadly, almost fifty Tibetans have set themselves on fire over the last three years in protest of the Chinese government’s oppression of Tibet. Today’s_ Wall Street Journal_ Houses of Worship article
Selah Selah May 27, 2012 "How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word" (Psalm 119:9). I commend to you today a new blog published by a group
Loving the Way Jesus Loves Loving the Way Jesus Loves May 03, 2012 [http://gentlereformation.allegrodynamics.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/loving-the-way-jesus-loves.jpg] Wedding season is upon us; the season of love. That means your chance of hearing 1 Corinthians 13 read publicly increases exponentially. One
Christian The Joy of Paying Taxes April 10, 2012 Do you delight in paying taxes? That’s a tough question as April 17 stares us in the face. The income tax deadline looms in the United States as we sort through piles
On The Lord's Day On the Lord's Day April 08, 2012 Encouragement from the Westminster divines on making the most of the Lord's Day. The language may be old, but the need and blessing is as modern as ever for those who
Sabbath rest in the Lord On the Lord's Day April 01, 2012 Exodus 35:2: "A sabbath rest to the Lord." From Dr. John Murray as we rest today from our daily labor and are released to the contemplation of the glory of
