2014: Movies, Books, Games, and Good Listening December 09, 2014 As another year nears its end, I thought it would be fun to toss out a few things that have been particularly memorable/enjoyable for me. Here I’m thinking more in terms
Some Say I'm a Dreamer; But I'm Not the Only One December 08, 2014 Occasionally when reading the dead theologians, and let's face it, the dead guys are better reading, you get a glimpse of the humanity of the writer that makes you smile. Occasionally
Christ in the Psalms The Trinity's Hymnbook (Part 2) December 08, 2014 Uh-oh. _In preparing to teach a class at church this weekend, I realized what has been that nagging thought in the blog part of my conscience. Toward the end of last year,
Let Pulpit Freedom Ring! December 05, 2014 In the 1920s a group of young people in the RPCNA asked their ministers why they chose to pastor in their particular denomination. As I reviewed the answers of these long dead ministers,
Christ The Hatred of Adam's Hatefilled Race December 04, 2014 Watching the news and hearing conversations over the last several weeks has been very hard. The media circus and endless commentaries surrounding Michael Brown and Eric Garner should cause Christians to pause. There&
C.J. Williams A Hidden Treasure December 04, 2014 One of the blessings I experience daily in my work at the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary is chapel. Each day, we pause from work and classes for a half hour to sing, pray,
repentance On Stubbornness December 03, 2014 > Be not like a horse or a mule, without understanding, which must be curbed with bit and bridle, or it will not stay near you. Psalm 32:9 We don't
Liberal theology A Review of “The Bible Tells Me So” – Noel Weeks December 02, 2014 Peter Enns continues to slide further and further. I do not remember where I heard it, or when I heard it, but I distinctly recall an atheist saying, when asked about the perspective
Ezekiel 47 When the Spirit Flows December 01, 2014 In Ezekiel 47:1-12 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ezekiel+47%3A1-12&version=ESV], the Lord gives His prophet a vision of water flowing out from the temple in
Christ My Eyes Flow With Tears November 28, 2014 A few years ago a little book caught my attention. Though I had read it before I noticed, for the first time, that it was unlike most books I had ever read. It
Governor Mike Pence Thanks for Answering the Call November 27, 2014 On Veterans’ Day this year I had the unusual privilege of welcoming the Governor of the State of Indiana to Lighthouse Christian Academy in Bloomington, IN. Lighthouse is the small, Christian, K-12
Ferguson Listen Up! November 27, 2014 Everyone is talking about Ferguson. I can add nothing new regarding the grand jury decision and the specifics on the ground. Most of us can do nothing about it either. However, many say
1781 For Your Thanksgiving Day Table November 26, 2014 If you are looking to read one of the old American Thanksgiving Day proclamations around your table this year, here is the 1781 proclamation by Thomas McKean, President of the Congress of the
Is life meaningless What Woody Allen Might Say To Lawrence Krauss November 25, 2014 During a recent Q&A session with Lawrence Krauss, we hear the following: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mb_vYxIyzrI I always find it striking how ardent atheists speak of the
Constitution Immigration and the Law of God November 24, 2014 Toward the end ofhis speech [http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/20/politics/obama-immigration-speech-transcript/] last week on immigration, President Obama quoted from the Bible when he said: > Scripture tells
DA Carson Let's Pray Today November 24, 2014 From D.A. Carson: > The kingdom of heaven requires poverty of spirit, purity of heart, truth, compassion, a nonretaliatory spirit, a life of integrity; and we lack all of these things. Then
Lessons from a Humiliating Failure November 21, 2014 Have you had this nightmare? Your child is on stage in a school play; she is in the middle of a solo which she has performed flawlessly in every rehearsal and on previous
Christian living Play The Longest Game November 19, 2014 This coming Sunday will be my last sermon in a long series through the book of Revelation. As I've been considering some of the bigger lessons God has taught me through
Qualifying our Ever-So-Merciful Consciences November 18, 2014 The church is called to be a merciful people. Jesus has called us to extend mercy as we preach the gospel through the nations. Sometimes, it seems, at least here in the U.
Christian Apologetics GenRef Podcast: Christian Apologetics with James Anderson November 18, 2014 It was our pleasure to speak with Dr. James Anderson, Associate Professor of Theology and Philosophy at Reformed Theological Seminary. Specializing in religious epistemology and philosophical theology, Dr. Anderson brings to the table
abortion A Great Pro-Life Idea November 17, 2014 On a cold, wintry day in the early 1980's, while a student at the University of Michigan, I participated in a pro-life march on campus. As a brand new Christian,
Christian A Letter to the Anxious Christian November 14, 2014 Dear Mr. Anxious, Hello friend! I wanted to thank you for your letter. I must admit, however, that I was sorry to hear of your many burdensome anxieties. They are a load you
disappointment Being Open to Closed Doors November 13, 2014 Have you ever been so sure that the Lord wanted something or someone for you, some particular way of serving Him, only to find in the end that you and the Lord were
Evangelism Why Joy Increases Through Evangelism November 12, 2014 We all struggle with discouragement as Christians. We wonder, “Why I am I not more joyful?” One of the ways joy grows in our lives is through the practice of evangelism. Many people
Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission Russell Moore Interview of Rosaria Butterfield November 11, 2014 The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission [http://erlc.com/] of the Southern Baptist Church held their national conference at the end of October on the topic of "The Gospel, Homosexuality, and the
