The Church today needs a robust and refreshingly biblical theology of suffering and it would behoove us to consider the voices of the past—in particular, the Puritans. They not…
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More is Better
A Simple Case for Evening Worshipby Donny Friederichsen March 17, 2018During the winter, I help coach my son’s wrestling team. The ages for this team run from 4th-8th grade. For many of the younger kids, this is their first…
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A few years ago, a friend treated my son and me to a tour of St. James’ Park, the home grounds of Newcastle United F.C., a famous English Premier…
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Calvin, Piety, and the Heart of Ministry
Part 2by Timothy Gwin December 1, 2017[Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of a two-part survey of Calvin’s understanding of pietas for ministry today. For Part 1, click here.] God is Lord over the day-to-day…
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Calvin, Piety, and the Heart of Ministry
(Part 1)by Timothy Gwin November 17, 2017[Editor’s Note: This is Part 1 of a two-part survey of Calvin’s understanding of pietas for ministry today. For Part 2, click here.] John Calvin, a man exiled and marked…
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Faith Comes by Hearing
A Few Thoughts on Listening Well to Sermonsby Jon Payne November 10, 2017Listening well to the preaching of God’s Word is foundational to spiritual growth and discipleship. Indeed, sanctification is not unrelated to how attentive we are to the faithful proclamation…
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Reformation Women
Selfless, Smart, and Faithful in their Everyday Callingby Rebecca VanDoodewaard October 3, 2017In the sixteenth century, Roman Catholic Europe had distinct roles for women—like mother, nun, and queen. But these roles (as they were defined then) were often far from biblical:…
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My children have always enjoyed riddles. Whenever they learn a new one, they inevitably try it out on me. I guess and guess but rarely have the right answer.…
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For a few people today, an hour or two on Sunday mornings is occupied with public worship, but for most people, the idea that Sunday is the Christian Sabbath—an…
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In a Spiritual Ditch?
Drawing Close to God through His Means of Graceby Jon Payne July 21, 2017Have you ever felt like you were in a spiritual ditch? Perhaps you feel that way right now. Your heart feels cold towards God, His Word, and His kingdom…