Editor’s Note: Pastors are called to endure in personal, family, and public prayer. Prayer is the engine of the Christian life and a means of grace in the church.…
The following post is part of our ‘Principles of Reformation’ series. For the first post in the series, please click here. The Protestant Reformation altered nations, shaped politics, informed…
Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all, for I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole counsel of…
The best testimonies of Christian faith are sometimes the most boring ones. Often it is the drug-addicted, philandering sluggard who is converted to Christ who receives the most attention—and…
We pulled into the driveway exhausted. Sunday is supposed to be a day of rest, but that morning felt like anything but. It was tiring not because of an…
[Editor’s Note: For Part 1 of this article, click here.] A Long Legacy I am thankful for the long tradition of mission in Reformed churches. We could journey back…
A Wonderful Motto When I think of Reformed missions, an old motto comes to mind: For the glory of God and the salvation of our fellow-men. This wonderful summary…
Headed into 2020, we knew this would be a trying year for America. A presidential election year is always contentious, but we knew this year would be uniquely so.…
I attended a meeting once in which a pastor was explaining why his church embraced the philosophy of ministry it did. When he was asked to clarify, he simply…
Baptism. In American Christianity one only has to say the word and positions are taken, defenses go up, and arguments are made ready. Should we spend time studying, knowing,…