A New Catechism
Through the years as our children have grown, we have given attention to catechizing them. We’ve used several different catechisms, and have found this traditional… Read More »A New Catechism
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What Psalm 137 Does
Over the past several weeks, we have been looking at Psalm 137 and its relevance for Christian today. I have presented the historical background of… Read More »What Psalm 137 Does
Tolerance (2) – We Oppressed Left-Handers
It is becoming abundantly clear to many that the call for tolerance has in fact not been a call to tolerate all opinions everywhere, but… Read More »Tolerance (2) – We Oppressed Left-Handers
What Is the Sin That Leads to Death and the One That Does Not?
1 John 5:16 (ESV) states, “If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he shall ask, and God will give him… Read More »What Is the Sin That Leads to Death and the One That Does Not?
Why I Spend Time with “Old Men” in Ministry
Jeff Straub Throughout my 35+ years of ministry, I have been privileged to meet a few grand old men—Calebs, if you will—whose strength remained undiminished… Read More »Why I Spend Time with “Old Men” in Ministry
A Homeschool Mom Reads: 2017 Reading List and January Books
I haven’t done a reading post in awhile. It’s not that I haven’t been reading, but it always seems that the last few months of… Read More »A Homeschool Mom Reads: 2017 Reading List and January Books
Dual Citizens
Last week, as part of our study of Psalm 137, I pointed out the striking similarities between the conditions in which the Hebrews exiled in… Read More »Dual Citizens
Encouragement to Ministers
Gospel ministry is filled with both great difficulty and great encouragements. When ministers are discouraged, one of the ways that the Lord strengthens them is… Read More »Encouragement to Ministers
Tolerance (1)
Words are more than names. Words are things that either correspond to something in reality, or fail to. When words fail to correspond to something… Read More »Tolerance (1)
Why the Shorter Translation of 1 John 5:7–8 Is Best
As you read the biblical texts below, notice the difference from one to the next (marked in italics). 1 John 5:7–8 (AV) 7 For there… Read More »Why the Shorter Translation of 1 John 5:7–8 Is Best
The MacDonald Lectures on Race and the Church
Jeff Straub On Tuesday, February 7, area pastors, students, and other Christians will gather for Central Seminary’s annual Charles R. MacDonald Lectures. The lecture series… Read More »The MacDonald Lectures on Race and the Church
Help your children learn the content of Scripture
Several years ago when my oldest was beginning his homeschooling in earnest and my wife and I were choosing our curricula for different school subjects,… Read More »Help your children learn the content of Scripture
A People in Exile
Last week I presented the historical context for Psalm 137, a context of the people of God living in exile among a pagan people. Now once… Read More »A People in Exile
A Worship Catechism (15)
97. What is our ultimate hope? Our ultimate hope is to see God’s glory in His realized presence (Rev 21:2-3, 22:4; Joh 17:21-26), where we… Read More »A Worship Catechism (15)
De Trinitate
Over the past year or so I have been asked repeatedly to express an opinion about the current Trinitarian debates. I have hesitated to speak… Read More »De Trinitate
The Historical Context of Psalm 137
Last week I began a series looking at Psalm 137. I am going to do two things with the psalm; first, I will look at… Read More »The Historical Context of Psalm 137
“Credo” by David Oestreich (1970-2017)
Yes, I believe in Him who is Almighty, Father, God, Who made all things in heaven, earth, Who made them very good. Yes, I believe… Read More »“Credo” by David Oestreich (1970-2017)
A Worship Catechism (14)
91. What are the disciplines of perpetual worship? The disciplines of perpetual worship are gratitude, discernment, fasting , and stewardship, which seek to behold, reflect,… Read More »A Worship Catechism (14)
I’m Changing the Way I Teach Eschatology
Good teachers will revise their notes every time they teach the same class. They’re always reading new books, attending seminars, hearing lectures, listening to papers,… Read More »I’m Changing the Way I Teach Eschatology
Horatius Bonar on Trendiness in Religion
Every pastor and Christian leader feels a certain pressure to be relevant. We do not want Christianity to slip away into an oblivion. We do… Read More »Horatius Bonar on Trendiness in Religion