The Extraordinary Logic of Romans 5:9-10 July 26, 2012 If you’ve never heard of the term a_ fortiori_, you’ve almost certainly reasoned in a way that reflects its meaning. The idea behind it is basically this: “How much more then?
Allergies Allergy Prescription from the Doctor July 25, 2012 One of the great soul ailments from which we all need to be cured is self-pity. How about I offer you a doctor’s prescription for it? In his homilies on Psalm
Summer Musings on Youth July 20, 2012 With spatters against roof and window beckoning us, our family was drawn last evening to sit on our front porch and watch together a soaking summer storm. Nothing like the drought here in
Anne Frank Jesus' Diary July 17, 2012 A diary, if shared, can open up for us the private thoughts and world of the author. Readers can feel as if they know the person and his or her time when they
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&
Troubles Sleeping? Let Anne Bradstreet Point You to Jesus July 14, 2012 Many people have trouble sleeping today. Medical doctors talk about three stages of insomnia: early, middle, and late onset. For some, sleeplessness is a physiological issue, for others it is a moral issue.
2 Corinthians 2 Corinthians and the Grand Purposes of God July 13, 2012 I’ve been chewing on 2 Corinthians lately, not in the slow methodical way where each sentence is carefully weighed in the balances of exegesis, but at a normal pace, like how a
Queen for a Day: Book Review of Lady Jane Grey July 12, 2012 Okay... so this isn't my book review... it belongs to Irene Huizing [https://twitter.com/IreneHuizing]: lover of Christ, elder's wife, editor extraordinare, servant of the church. Sometimes I
Two-Sevenths of a Meditation on the Resurrection July 06, 2012 Meditations on Jesus, his person and his work, are always worth meditating upon. We established that last week as we reflected, in meter, on the connection between his humiliation and exaltation. Sometimes meter
Numbers 15 Of Sabbath Sticks & Stones July 05, 2012 Like traveling down a highway on a vacation trip only to come upon a grisly accident, reading through the Scriptures can have a jarring impact upon you at times. A short passage in
Not All Independence is Created Equal July 03, 2012 Hot dogs and burgers on the grill. Potato salad sitting in the sun all day. A day off work to swim, relax, and enjoy a cold one (Mexican Coke, please). Fireworks bursting in
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
RPCNA Synod: The Aquila Report & Non-Reflection July 02, 2012 A few people have asked me, "Where are those Aquila Report [http://theaquilareport.com] articles that you wrote during Synod?" "Well, they're on the Aquila Report, of course!
Carrie Underwood Rip Current June 26, 2012 Each summer our family spends time on the shores of western Michigan. Swimming in the cool water of Lake Michigan and riding its waves on floats or with bodies never grows tiresome. Sadly,
An Ensemble of Audio June 26, 2012 Lots to download, folks. Gorge your ears! The Bible Meets the Modern Age: A Conversation with Former President Jimmy Carter [http://www.albertmohler.com/2012/03/26/a-conversation-with-former-president-jimmy-
Poetry Poy-ems as Christology June 21, 2012 Yesterday, The Reverend Barry York gave us some Christology via versification. T. David Gordon in his little book, Why Johnny Can't Preach reminds us of the importance of literature in preparing
God-Man The True God-Man June 20, 2012 In this summer of superheroes, why not "marvel" over these truths? <span style="text-align:left;">He was baptized as Man—</span> but He remitted
How to Pray for Synod: A Little Birdie May Tell You... #RPSynod June 20, 2012 Recently during family worship my family prayed for the Christian Reformed Church. Why'd we do that? I am a Reformed Presbyterian, why'd we sit in the living room of
atheist double standard A Quick Reflection June 15, 2012 “I can understand why the notion of God has arisen and persisted, for it provides a simple purported explanation of great matters. It is a comfort blanket for the anxious and deprived, and
Ever Had One Of Those Weeks? June 14, 2012 Ever had one of those weeks when everything you touch seems to go to dust. Just had one, at least I hope it's over. Ever been in a situation/s where
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,
Berenstain Bears A Stolen Motto June 11, 2012 In the children’s book _Berenstain Bear’s Nature Guide, _one page shows this famous bear family walking through the woods wondering at the beauty they see all around them. Displayed across the
Sweet non-Tweet June 09, 2012 Union w/ Christ is > that of head w/ body. That point made by the martyrs, who preferred 2 lose heads rather than Christ. -Nicolas Kavasilas
Evangelistic Pause June 06, 2012 More than once, Jesus told people **not **to do evangelism. Is there perhaps a lesson in this needed today? Do we ever duct tape the mouth in evangelism? When He healed the two
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
