The following article is written in the form of a letter to a young seminarian struggling with same sex attraction. While based on many similar conversations, both Thomas, and…
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Four Cheers for PCA Approval of the Nashville Statement
by Richard Phillips July 1, 2019Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared at Reformation21, you can access the original here. There have not been many times over the last twenty years in the PCA General Assembly…
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As a missionary, I’m often asked to preach when I visit a church, which leads to the usual dilemma of asking myself, “What will I preach?” And so I…
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ChurchSanctificationTheology
Central Carolina Presbytery Study Committee Report on 2018 Revoice
by Donny Friederichsen June 3, 2019The Central Carolina Presbytery of the PCA heard the report of its ad interim study committee appointed on November 12, 2018, “to explore the 2018 Revoice Conference and to report…
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When I first considered writing an article on the subject of earnest prayer, my first impulse was to say no. After all, this is an area where I struggle,…
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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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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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The Ordinary Treasure
A Series on The Westminster Larger Catechism Q&A 154-160by David Barry June 29, 2018Editor’s Note: This is part 1 of a 10 part series on Westminster Larger Catechism Question and Answers 154-160. I once read a story about a wealthy man who…
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We live in an age of outrage. Expressions of disappointment daily saturate our senses through news media, social media, and regular conversation. In our homes and workplaces, we hear…
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It’s A Hunger Problem
Making Sense of Spiritual Apathy in the Churchby Jon Payne May 11, 2018A few years ago I was lamenting with a fellow minister about the lack of interest in Lord’s Day piety among Reformed believers, especially as it concerns attendance to…