Gendercide Gendercide May 31, 2012 Gendercide is the newly coined term for the selective killing of people of one sex. Most often it refers to the practice of nations which encourage for cultural and/or for governmental reasons
In Case You Missed T4G May 31, 2012 I have only listened to three of the 2012 main session T4G messages, and all three were superb! If you can find time to listen to these, or at least one of them
Children Sermons Sermon Fit for a Child's Mind May 29, 2012 This past Lord's Day I preached a children's sermon. Twice. One was for the little ones in our congregation. Then a few hours later I used the same message,
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
A Graduation Reminder May 25, 2012 Last night Sycamore Covenant Academy [http://www.sycamorerpc.org/sca/index.html] had a graduation service for five young people. Through both smiles and tears (including this dad's), these godly young
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
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
The Unwavering Principle May 23, 2012 Drive out of my Indiana town in any direction and, before it is out of sight in your rear view mirror, you immediately encounter farmland stretching out before you. With this sunny spring,
Christian Pundit Church Architecture May 21, 2012 Rebecca VanDoodewaard at _The Christian Pundit [http://thechristianpundit.org/] _has been doing an insightful series on the architecture of churches, especially their sanctuaries. She shows how the architecture reflects the theological viewpoints of
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 something
Bristol Palin Another Curmudgeon on the Youth Culture May 16, 2012 In the book of Proverbs, a father tells his son there are two females vying for his attention: Woman Wisdom and Lady Folly (see Proverbs 9). It is somewhat like the old Dating
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
Church problems An Ancient "Problem-Solving" Technique May 15, 2012 My friends speak of it. I hear distant reports of it. And I have seen it with my own eyes, more than once. It seems that wherever I turn, the same problem runs
Using the Psalms as They Are Meant to Be Used (Michael LeFebvre) May 11, 2012 I asked Michael recently if we could feature a chapter of one of his books here at Gentle Reformation, and he graciously agreed. This article is taken from chapter five ofSinging the Songs
Congratulations, Dr. Williams! May 10, 2012 The news is out! Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary professor C. J. Williams [http://rpts.edu/about/Dr.Williams.php] successfully defended his dissertation to earn his PhD from the Baltimore Hebrew Institute of
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
Animal Lessons May 09, 2012 As you read through the Scriptures, over and over imagery from the animal world is used to teach. From the Proverbs encouraging us to go to the ants to learn diligent work (Proverbs
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,
A Picture of This Momentary Marriage May 08, 2012 Having studied John Piper'sThis Momentary Marriage [http://www.desiringgod.org/resource-library/online-books/this-momentary-marriage] with friends at church, having seen the video below on Tim Challies' site
Anxiety Auctioning All Mankind: Der Schrei der Natur May 03, 2012 [http://gentlereformation.allegrodynamics.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/scream_31.jpg] You all know the piece. Creepy pastel. Ghostly image. You can feel the anxiety when you look at it. Blood red
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
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_
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
Public Prayer: Bringing God up to Date on Current Events? April 30, 2012 [http://gentlereformation.allegrodynamics.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/sleepin.png] What do our public prayers say about our view of God? What do unbelievers think when they are present in our worship
Treasure Seekers April 30, 2012 Recently I asked in apost [http://genref.wordpress.com/2012/04/11/treasure_hunt/], "What is the heavenly treasure that Jesus promises?" In a discipleship lesson with two young men, I
