child neglect Virtual Orphans March 22, 2012 The sight is as common as it is heartbreaking. Parents arrive at a play area in the mall, a McDonald’s Playland, or a park. The kids in tow are eager to run
Children learn to pray Learning to Talk...to God March 21, 2012 Our fourteen month-old daughter is learning to talk. Currently, we can clearly discern a handful of words, but she understands far, far more. She talks a blue-streak. Emphatic gestures, volume variation,
The Kokomo Krusade March 20, 2012 Like a call from the Make-A-Wish Foundation, back when I was a young pastor years ago the secretary ofJames Montgomery Boice [http://www.monergism.com/thethreshold/articles/bio/jamesmboice.html], the
gender roles A Few Tasty Audio Recommendations March 19, 2012 EFCA Theology Conference on Gender Roles Many have weighed in on the debate between complementarianism and egalitarianism. But to date, I cannot say that I know of a better presentation of the biblical
On The Lord's Day On The Lord's Day March 18, 2012 In Indiana, we have taken exquisite pleasure in the week's spring weather, the magnolias in full bloom, and the radiant beauty of the daffodils. Let us take exquisite pleasure in our
Faith planted in history, not ideas March 17, 2012 > The means of our new birth is not first the **message **of the resurrection; it is the **fact **of the resurrection. When Christ rose he secured our salvation. He entered that new
Rylie Robinson Transformed by God March 16, 2012 Powerful. Repeatedly, that word rolled off the lips of those who heard Rylie Robinson’s testimony last Lord’s Day evening here in Indianapolis. One person said “We haven’t heard something that
Hebrews 6 The Iron Cage March 16, 2012 In studying Hebrews with high school students in their New Testament Survey class, we looked at Hebrews 6:4-6 and discussed the unpardonable sin: > For in the case of those who
John Calvin Calvin and that Awful Doctrine March 14, 2012 If there is one teaching that the name of John Calvin invokes, it is that of predestination. When even Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Predestination], certainly no theological publication, begins its definition
An Open Letter to the President March 13, 2012 Last week we highlighted [http://genref.wordpress.com/2012/03/06/in-honor-of-a-babys-life/]the effort of The Teenage Life Club to see a million letters sent this month to
GenRef News March 09, 2012 We really try to stay away from blogging about blogging here. Yet ever now and then we want to give you an update on some of the happenings behind the scenes atGentle Reformation.
Alex Rosenberg Spreading the "Joy" of Atheism March 09, 2012 “Is there a God? No What is the nature of reality? What physics says it is. What is the purpose of the universe? There is none. What is the meaning of life? Ditto.
2012 Reformed Presbyterian International Conference From Kansas Boys Galore March 07, 2012 We eagerly anticipate the Reformed Presbyterian International Conference to be held this summer. Promotional material for the quadrennial conference has changed over the years since it began in 1926. Then, it was known
In Honor of a Baby's Life March 06, 2012 A young friend of Gentle Reformation, Angie Kim, has a blog of her own called The Teenage Life Club [http://www.theteenagelifeclub.blogspot.com/?view=magazine]and just asked me if I would
On Losing a Baby March 06, 2012 Last week we found out that our unborn baby had died; he-or-she was our fifth child but our first miscarriage. (To those who have prayed and cared for Lisa and our
True Professors March 06, 2012 Having been newly married there; having taught in and graduated from its mathematics department; having been led into my church home and being called into the ministry while there; and having witnessed many
Bud Wilson Young Pastor, Older Member March 01, 2012 Over the next three days, our presbytery will examine a number of men to determine their fitness for pastoral ministry. Some hope to be ordained almost immediately, for others that day will not
The New Testament for C+ Christians March 01, 2012 The Bible is a book for dirty people. It's a book for rebels, outcasts, and sinners. The Bible is a book for people who have been put out of the city
Prophecy in the Church Today. Or Not. - Ian Hamilton vs. Wayne Grudem March 01, 2012 It wasn’t a great debate, but it wasn’t a bad one either. Here’s why. On the plus side, both men dealt with each other in a gracious manner (No chair
Counseling Stories February 28, 2012 With many offering in-depth help in providing counseling, from wonderful sites such as CCEF [http://www.ccef.org/]devoted to the subject toDavid Murray's regular posts [http://headhearthand.org/blog/
Weekly Picks February 25, 2012 Give it a couple days and the cream rises to the top. This time a team effort, with help from Barry York. Danger of Being Over Wise [http://www.naphtali.com/articles/william-
Barnabas The Spiritual Gift of Discouragement? February 24, 2012 Some people in the church seem to have the spiritual gift of discouragement. It's all that guy can do - discourage others. Truthfully, we are all “that guy” far too often. We
How Jesus is Winning the World February 23, 2012 It was a tiny, common thing yet it made my heart soar. The other morning I had time to read and write at a local coffee shop before heading to the office. A
Pleasant Plane Providence February 22, 2012 On plane trips from Indiana to North Carolina and back this past week, I enjoyed the pleasant providence of God. Perhaps we often bring to mind God's providence in darker moments,
Christians and heresy Letters for Life: Galatians February 21, 2012 (The intro to the series can be found here [../2012/01/17/letters-for-life/]) The book of Galatians challenges the fluffy, feel good Christianity of our day; the type of Christianity known
