“Six days you shall labor, and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God” (Ex. 20:9–10). Introduction When the Fourth Commandment…
Introduction Many in the church know that ordination is important, but they may struggle to articulate why that is the case. Ordination is one of the hidden gems of…
Introduction The practice of women wearing cloth head coverings in worship may not be the most pressing theological issue for most. The topic is only broached once in Scripture…
GRN: What advice would you offer to young or aspiring ministers on maintaining a strong walk with God in the context of a busy ministry? Dr. Master: You…
Introduction For most of us, we delight in getting ready for certain days. There is something deeply gratifying about the ritual-like activity required in preparation for a vacation or…
Introduction Several years ago, my wife and I engaged in that most anxious of parenting rituals, teaching our oldest daughter to drive. We started simply, as most parents do,…
Introduction As I lifted my hands, scanned the room, and gave my first benediction, the realization that I really was a pastor now hit me like a ton of…
Introduction In an age of theological drift and cultural upheaval, the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) finds itself at a crossroads. The strength of our denomination has always been…
Introduction As a retired former Senior Pastor, I’ve had the time to hear a variety of sermons in conservative Reformed churches, primarily in the PCA. I admit that, as…
Introduction The great nineteenth century English Baptist preacher Charles Spurgeon (1834-92) was famous for his witty aphorisms, many of which were woven into the warp and woof of his…