In a previous post, we identified three ways in which “Jesus Christ is the church’s paradigmatic pastor.” From John 4 and 8, we considered that Christ demonstrates pastoral compassion in…
How would you like to know who your ancestors were and fill in the branches of your family tree? You might discover that you descend from a Mayflower pilgrim…
During one of my first chapel services as a student at RTS-Orlando, Dr. John Frame played the organ to accompany our hymn singing. The first hymn we sang was…
Despite being absent of any real musical ability, I have always been fascinated with the hymn lyrics and the history behind them. Some of these stories are legendary among…
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…
Like most of us, today I’ll gather around a large table with family and friends to enjoy an afternoon filling my stomach to its capacity. Half of my first plate will…
In 1857, shortly after he was installed as the new pastor of the Roxburgh Free Church on Hill Square adjacent to the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh, Walter…
“I appeal to you, therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do…
The following post is part of our ‘Principles of Reformation’ series. For the first post in the series, please click here. The church is an offspring of Scripture. The…
In recent years I have incorporated Psalms (not exclusively) in the sung worship of God’s people at the church where I serve. Out of all the Psalms, I have…