Violence in Vegas - When false gods let us down October 05, 2017 Stunned, saddened, sickened & silenced - that captures something of my reaction to the news of the terrifying, tragic, carnage in Las Vegas last night. Perhaps some who read this post will have
Hefner Difficult but important reading: Hugh Hefner October 04, 2017 [Please note: for those not already aware, some content in the following articles may be disturbing.] It's difficult to imagine a way for someone to do more damage to souls, families,
3GT Episode 54: Vocation Relocation October 03, 2017 Kyle asks Aaron and Barry about their vocational transitions. Questions abound. Are there vocations Christians should avoid? What factors should one consider in pursuing a job? Should believers just perform their duty or
Harvest Music Festival Hatred in Las Vegas: What if...? October 02, 2017 Many of us woke up this morning to the absolutely tragic news of a mass shooting on the Las Vegas strip. Videos show the fear and horror as gunshots can be heard breaking
Sinners at the Sacrament? September 30, 2017 [http://gentlereformation.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/17426127_1596120457082735_2279329352668541679_n.jpg] Let a man examine himself.These words of the Apostle Paul weigh heavily upon the hearts and minds of so many
Elders Who Represent Jesus Christ September 30, 2017 Elders in the church are chosen to be representatives. In our republic that is the United States of America, governing officials are elected by the people to represent the people. Elders of the
Here I Stand September 29, 2017 An old friend, knowing that I have four daughters, who love Disney princess movies, recently sent me a poem he had written in honor of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. His poem
Culture Care: Makoto Fujimura September 27, 2017 Last week, the Trinity Forum hosted An Evening Conversation with Makoto Fujimura [https://www.makotofujimura.com/bio/] though Indianapolis Classical Schools at Herron High School. He spoke on culture care which is the
Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals Theology on the Go September 26, 2017 A pleasant and informative podcast I enjoy is called "Theology on the Go_." _Found on the _Place for Truth [http://www.placefortruth.org/]_website of the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals, Theology
Abernathy Brothers Fathers, Avoid Exasperating Your Children September 25, 2017 Recently in class, I was reminding pastoral students that they learn to shepherd a congregation, and show they are qualified for it, by caring for their own families (I Tim. 3:4-5; Tit.
Comfort for Christians September 23, 2017 Introduction A number of years ago, I came across a beautifully written, pastorally helpful, spiritually enriching and heart-consoling, little volume by Arthur. W. Pink, published by Baker Books, entitled 'Comfort for Christians&
Authority Between Irrelevance and Inspiration: Rob Bell's "What is the Bible?" September 21, 2017 I imagine it was a paradisiacal day—whatever happy, joyful, and blissful picture that gives your imagination—when the serpent slithered to the woman in the Garden of Eden. He did not come