church life All the Single Ladies. And Men. May 14, 2013 Dear single ladies and single men, the church needs you. I know it can seem otherwise when we talk about the importance of covenant families (they are important) or ask you every week
preaching Maybe we took a wrong turn somewhere... May 03, 2013 In preparing this Sunday night's lesson on the reformation doctrine of preaching, I came across this very helpful article by Cornelis Venema [http://www.midamerica.edu/resources/journal/10/venema.pdf]
devotional The River of Life April 12, 2013 It's normally a bad sign when water is streaming out under a doorway in your house. It's normally a cause for alarm and a quick call to the plumber.
Proverbs Some brief thoughts on wisdom March 08, 2013 Part of my daily Bible reading has been through the book of Proverbs lately and tonight I happened upon a sermon of mine from Proverbs 1. Apparently I'm forgetful enough that
God's Word Rich in God's Grace February 23, 2013 I found this quote in my studies this morning and thought it would be an encouragement as we each look forward to the Lord's Day. In speaking about God's
Atheism Debate Reflections February 05, 2013 [youtube=http://youtu.be/1d2X9rrzgso] _The following is a guest post from our friend Jon Sturm, who attended a popular and important debate at Purdue last weekend. _ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- On Friday, February 1st the
Church Preaching Tolerance January 24, 2013 Understandably, we in the church are pretty wary when it comes to tolerance. As so many college freshmen, we've had the idea (really, the doctrine) of tolerance preached at us from
Hope Responding to Tragedy December 15, 2012 How do we--how can we--respond to such tragedy as the murder of children and their teachers? How do we even think through such horror? I'm not sure there's _one
Spiritual Economics November 09, 2012 > "Can I buy that with my one dollar?" asks the five-year old while pointing at a Lego set worth roughly double the value of my pickup. "No, sorry...you
Busy Thoughts October 03, 2012 It's been quite a while since I've written here on Gentle Reformation...like most times when I let my commitments slide, I have a bag full of excuses hiding
Bobby Petrino Bobby, We Know Why August 11, 2012 Last April, Bobby Petrino was fired from the head coaching position for the Arkansas Razorbacks after a flurry of embarrassing debacles, including a motorcycle accident and the subsequent revelation of an affair with
elders When You Have Faithful Elders August 04, 2012 In a few weeks I'll begin preaching on Ezekiel 34, God's disputation against the false and selfish shepherds of Israel. He includes fiery accusations like these: > Should not
Maybe the soul is more important than you think July 17, 2012 From Marilynne Robinson'sWhen I Was a Child I Read Books [http://www.amazon.com/When-Was-Child-Read-Books/dp/0374298785/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1342487855&sr=8-1&keywords=
missions RPCNA Synod July 03, 2012 Most of us here on the blog are pastors or members of RPCNA congregations (Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America). This past week was our annual meeting of synod, meeting at Geneva College
Lord's Prayer Gentle Answers #3: Unbelieving Prayer? June 12, 2012 Here's the great question that came to us: "Is it legitimate for unbelievers to pray the Lord's Prayer?" Rut responds: Dear Reader, The Lord's prayer,
apologetics Hell, part 1 June 05, 2012 This is the beginning of a few posts about the terrifying but Biblical truth of hell. Because few doctrines we hold are as volatile and dangerous and important as this, my hope is
chastity Say it without saying it May 25, 2012 I came across the following in a sermon from Charles Spurgeon on 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 and thought it was good counsel, especially in light of some over-the-topness in evangelical and reformed circles
ethics Gentle Answers #2: How Fast? May 23, 2012 Short and sweet, here's the next question: Is it a sin to go 66mph in a 65mph zone? (I hope you'll join in the conversation! And remember to keep
ethics Help to Read May 17, 2012 A few great links about reading: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- N. D. Wilson on The Hunger Games (thanks to Trevin Wax): > One final thought: never read or watch a story like a passive recipient, enjoying
alcohol Gentle Answers #1: A Friend in Sin May 16, 2012 The question came to us: How can you minister to a friend (professing Christian) who is addicted or becoming addicted to drugs and alcohol? How can you lovingly come along side them and
gnosticism Good Reading May 10, 2012 After our President's public affirmation of homosexual marriage [http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2012/05/09/obamas-gay-marriage-support-riles-religious-conservatives-but-political-effects-not-yet-clear/] and our recent posts about the general subject, here's a helpful reminder
blog Gentle Answers: A New Feature May 09, 2012 We're excited today to announce a new feature here at Gentle Reformation: Gentle Answers! (See the form on the right hand column.) The vision: At our high school and college conferences,
al mohler Follow-up May 03, 2012 In addition to Barry's post [http://genref.wordpress.com/2012/04/27/the-gospel-sexual-orientation/] about the forthcoming The Gospel and Sexual Orientation [http://www.crownandcovenant.com/The_Gospel_Sexual_Orientation_p/ds535.
culture Jesus' Bride and Mr. Savage May 02, 2012 > Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation. (1 Peter
Ezekiel Consecutive Preaching, Ezekiel 23 & Hobbits April 19, 2012 Like a deer frozen in headlights, I knew it was approaching and yet I couldn't get out of its way. Ever since beginning to preach through the book of Ezekiel, I
