A Preacher's Ups & Downs November 02, 2012 Someone I knew recently spoke to a small gathering. Afterward he was greeted by an older gentleman who said to him, "That was a Western Union message, pastor." "Oh, really?
Family Browse Worthy - Family Posts October 31, 2012 Every now and then I like to post a list of links on a topic that has been threaded through my blog reading recently. Here are some great articles on matters pertaining to
abortion Answering That Abortion Question October 30, 2012 Once again a pro-life candidate has found himself in a media firestorm [http://www.indystar.com/viewart/20121023/NEWS0502/210230326/Richard-Mourdock-s-response-abortion-question-provokes-controversy-Indiana-Senate-debate] for
A Reformed Christian Voter's Guide October 27, 2012 There has been a number of election-related posts over the past several months here on Gentle Reformation. Some authors have questioned whether we should vote for a Mormon. One has encouraged us
Precious Puritans Guarding Against Racing Hearts October 26, 2012 Are you aware that right now a rap song has prominent pastors and theologians discussing it? Only in the age of the Internet! The song isPrecious Puritans, in which African-American artist Propaganda,
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
Forgiveness The Art of Forgiveness October 23, 2012 Just as looking through a telescope the wrong way makes big things seem small, so we often look at our sins in this manner. One way we minimize sin is to place more
Life's Funnies October 22, 2012 Recently before I spoke at a Senior's Luncheon, I was introduced as one who did not need an introduction. That was because I already knew all the folks at this small
How to Keep the Sabbath on a Thursday October 18, 2012 A friend of mine once brought to mind a truth that I have seen played out many times in conversation. Upon meeting someone, people in my generation (good ol' Generation X) will
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
Authority The Incarnate Word and the Written Word October 16, 2012 The doctrine of the Word of God has come on hard times among professing Christians. This sad state of things is no surprise. At the very beginning of human history, Satan assaulted the
Aaron Sams Mind Flippin' Stuff October 15, 2012 As a member of the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary board, this past week I had the privilege of attending a retreat regarding online education. I had no idea going in what awaited me!
church polity The Trellis And The Vine October 13, 2012 While at my parents home this summer I snapped this picture on a whim, then stuffed it in "digital memory" ... meaning I forgot it. Today I found it, and meditate upon
The Beginning and End of Perspicuity October 10, 2012 Often when I have heard theologians introduce the doctrine of perspicuity, they jest something along these lines. "The meaning of perspicuity is not clear though the meaning of the word is clear.
B.M. Palmer When Disability - and Death - Hits Home October 05, 2012 Last December R.C. Sproul, Jr., son of the great theologian and father of eight, went through the heart pain of losing his wife to cancer. On Wednesday he suffered another loss, as
Child Education Keeping Covenant with our Youth October 04, 2012 Each month the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary [http://www.rpts.edu/] sponsors a "webinar,"which is a new e-term for an internet seminar that people can access via their computer.
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
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
Free Speech and Homosexuality Two Audio Recommendations... Along with a Bar of Soap October 03, 2012 I’ve got a couple audio recommendations. Both are shocking, though for different reasons. In the case of Douglas Wilson’s relatively recent talks on human sexuality at IU Bloomington, the event proved
Camping More Animal Lessons October 02, 2012 Our congregation had its annual campout last week, which is always a blessed time of extended fellowship, campfire stories and singing, and new memories. Though some cannot understand why you would leave the
discipline Math Pep Talk September 27, 2012 Just returned from giving a short math pep talk to an Algebra II class at the small academy [http://www.sycamorerpc.org/sca/index.html] that we run in our church. Our wonderful
Colossian Hymn The Colossian "Hymn" September 25, 2012 _He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. _ _For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, _ whether thrones or dominions or
Funeral In Memory of Mark September 24, 2012 Last week I spoke at the funeral of Mark Emmerling. Several years ago, Mark had come to our congregation through our association with the Kokomo Rescue Mission [http://www.kokomorescuemission.org/]and almost
Helen Keller The Miracle Worker September 19, 2012 The movie _The Miracle Worker [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtfHGIVWpKA&feature=related]_tells the story of Helen Keller. Born in Alabama in the 19th century, Helen was struck with a
Penny Thoughts September 18, 2012 What they do not tell you about quantitative easing [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quantitative_easing] is that it results in qualitative easing. _When late to church..._ _...the peace of Sabbath rest is
