If we are being completely honest with ourselves, the spiritual discipline of fasting is far from “top-of-mind” in our thinking about the Christian life. Yet, it is one of…
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How to Avoid Moral Failure in Ministry
A Brief Video from Dr. Jon Payneby GRN November 12, 2022How to Avoid Moral Failure in Ministry A Brief Video from Dr. Jon Payne was last modified: November 12th, 2022 by GRN
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The Courage To Be Presbyterian
by Jon Payne June 14, 2022The book of Hebrews is full of strong exhortations and sobering warnings for the Church throughout the ages.[1] It was originally written to encourage first-century Jewish Christians not to…
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The Importance of Gathering for Worship
by Jon Payne January 18, 2022Is gathered (in-person) worship optional for Christians? The question is a profoundly relevant one, especially in our day of endless online services and superficial views of public worship. The…
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When I was in third grade, my teacher, Mrs. Everett, stopped and pulled me aside to speak to me. She got down on my level, looked me straight in…
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I’m a mother to four children ages three and under. Yes, my hands are full, but so are our closets. In a household of rapidly growing little bodies, I’ve…
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Aiming at the Heart
A Series on The Westminster Larger Catechism Q&A 154-160by Rhett Dodson January 22, 2019Editor’s Note: This is part 10 in a 10 part series on Westminster Larger Catechism Question and Answer 154-160. Every preaching textbook includes at least some discussion on the…
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A mentor of mine once remarked, “It’s OK to have nice things; it’s not OK for nice things to have you.” While helpful, this counsel fails to satisfy the…
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Plain Preaching that is Full of Power
A Series on The Westminster Larger Catechism Q&A 154-160by John Rakshith Prabhakar October 30, 2018Editor’s Note: This is part 8 in a 10 part series on Westminster Larger Catechism Question and Answer 154-160. I was raised in a church tradition where sermons were…
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Going to Rome By Way of Corinth
The Truth about Concupiscence - Part 2 of 2by David Garner October 12, 2018Editor’s Note: This is part 2 of Dr. Garner’s article. Part 1 may be accessed here. The frequent and urgent biblical cries to sobriety expose the danger of the…