On the Other Side of Complexity: Christian Conviction in the Late Modern Age – Al Mohler March 16, 2011 [http://www.wts.edu/resources/login.html]Dr. Al Mohler recently gave the fourth annual Gaffin Lecture at Westminster Theological Seminary, and I must say that it was absolutely brilliant. Picking up a
Bell's Hells March 16, 2011 Here at _Gentle Reformation _we have made the conscience decision not to engage in endless internet controversies and cyberspace name-calling. Self-admittedly we are reluctant to put up our dukes [http://genref.
Let The Nations Be Glad! March 15, 2011 Let us not forget the Mission. Let us not grow dull. Let us not become ashamed. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9dpmp_-TY0]
Ezra the Reformer March 14, 2011 While James takes a look back at some of the gentle reformers of church history, like J.G. Vos, I thought I would reach back a bit further and look at some Old
On the Wintry Beach March 11, 2011 I stand in awe on the wintry beach, Safe beyond shattering waves’ wild reach. Blasts of lake wind throw waters high. Watery, spraying tendrils fall with hissing sigh. Between us tumbled waves lie
The Original RP Blog March 09, 2011 The church continually needs men and women committed to a gentle reformation, and I am encouraged to pursue the same by considering examples of saints in past generations. Today, we consider Dr. J.
How Do You Spell Presbyterian? March 08, 2011 Though I usually suppress my giggles, I do have fun watching those filling out a form of one kind or another pause when it comes to listing where I work. The "Sycamore&
Rambling Reviews of an Audio Scavenger March 08, 2011 I love a full MP3 player. And last week, my MP3 player was pretty darn full. Ah, yes, the simple pleasures in life! So, yeah, I’ve listened to quite a few messages
Worthless physicians March 04, 2011 The Puritans were fond of calling pastors "physicians of the soul." JI Packer explains [http://thoughtsactions.wordpress.com/2006/03/02/puritans-1-physicians-of-the-soul-by-ji-packer/] : >
The Impudence of Men and the Hiddenness of God – A Thought March 01, 2011 I have long wondered why atheists continue to brazenly demand a showing of God. If they knew what they were doing, or if they had slightest inkling of the utter audacity of it
Electronic Dog Leash March 01, 2011 Taking my daughter to a friend's house a few times recently, I have noticed a sheltie collie at the end of one T-street on which I turn. The little dog
PARABLE OF A VACANT CONGREGATION’S PASTORAL SEARCH February 26, 2011 _When approached by the Elders to return to the Topeka pulpit after 10 years of retirement, Pastor Bob McFarland read the following to the congregation on his first Sabbath Day after his ten
Vindicated February 25, 2011 I have recently started preaching in the Gospel according to Luke. I was captivated, right off the bat, with Luke's opening scene. And with one character in that scene, in particular.