Katherine Parr: Reformation Queen of England and Ireland
Devoted wholly to Christ, Katherine’s life motto became “to be useful in all I do”, even if it meant sacrificing her own happiness
Like Priscilla (Rom. 16:3-4), Queen Katherine was a true servant and a scholar who was willing to take great risks for the furtherance of the Gospel. As a result, God used Katherine’s determination “to be useful in all I do” to profoundly impact on the advancement of the English Reformation. “The fact that the Reformation... Continue Reading
Royals’ Ben Zobrist: A ‘Missionary’ To Teammates
Important to Ben Zobrist is the influence for the Kingdom of God that he has on his teammates.
His teammates are another of Zobrist’s priorities, and his positive attitude and approachable spirit in the locker room make him a unifying force with the team. He often prays for his teammates and engages them in conversations about the Gospel, and Yawn said he’s able to do this because of the respect he has earned... Continue Reading
When Routines Become Idols
God created routines when he set the sun and moon in space.
Pediatricians tell us that children thrive and feel safe when they have routines and structure to their day. Routines are good for us as adults as well. They keep us on track and organized. They give shape to our day and keep us from getting distracted. Indeed, routines are good. But routines can sometimes turn... Continue Reading
75 Incorrectly Used Words That Can Make You Look Dumb
Using the right word can matter. Using the wrong word can matter even more.
Using the right word can matter. Using the wrong word can matter even more. I once lost a potential writing gig because I used “who” instead of “whom” in a proposal letter. (And I still have trouble getting “who” and “whom” right.) Even just one incorrectly used word – especially when you’re trying to make... Continue Reading
More Than Two Thirds of Patients on Anti-Depressants Not Depressed
When I am counseling anyone with symptoms of depression and the subject of medication comes up, I always make the following points
Don’t be ashamed of meds: Just because some misuse and over use them doesn’t mean you shouldn’t use them. Try to view them as a gift of God and ask for God’s blessing upon them. Also pray for researchers as they seek to develop more drugs that will be more sophisticated and successful in the future.... Continue Reading
Kevin DeYoung Appointed Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at RTS
The position of Chancellor’s Professor is designed to provide for a professor to teach at multiple RTS campuses benefitting a greater number of students.
The position of Chancellor’s Professor is designed to provide for a professor to teach at multiple RTS campuses benefitting a greater number of students. DeYoung will teach at RTS while he continues as senior pastor of University Reformed Church in East Lansing Michigan where he has been since 2004. University Reformed Church recently moved from... Continue Reading
Lecture Me. Really.
Is the old-fashioned lecture method of teaching on the way out?
In the humanities, there are sound reasons for sticking with the traditional model of the large lecture course combined with small weekly discussion sections. Lectures are essential for teaching the humanities’ most basic skills: comprehension and reasoning, skills whose value extends beyond the classroom to the essential demands of working life and citizenship. Before... Continue Reading
The Episcopal Church’s First Black Head — and its ‘Tortuous’ Path Toward Integration
On Nov. 1, Michael Curry will be installed as the first black presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church at Washington National Cathedral.
The Episcopal Church is affiliated with the larger worldwide Anglican Communion, the world’s third-largest Christian denomination, which is discussing whether it can remain unified amid divisions over sexuality and other issues. A large percentage of Anglicanism is thriving in the developing world, where more-conservative leaders have been unhappy with the Episcopal Church. Bishop Michael... Continue Reading
Holiness is Not What We Want
Holiness attacks the sinfulness of our hearts, where a war rages between our fallen flesh and God’s Holy Spirit
Quite simply put, most of us want to think of holiness in some abstract form and keep it at a safe distance. We want holiness that comes in a weekend conference so that we can leave and go back to our unholy lives afterwards. We want a small sermon on holiness, and then more messages... Continue Reading
Exploring Evangelicalism: The Presbyterian Church in America
A highlight of The Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) with an interview with Dr. Bryan Chapell
“The PCA affirms the inerrancy of Scripture and places a high value on biblical preaching and worship. This is because we believe the Bible is our only infallible rule of faith and practice. By the design of the Holy Spirit, all that is necessary for a life of godliness are within its pages.” This... Continue Reading
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