What a fun Friday! A radio interview and book signing doubled the fun during my local launch of two new books. Between 10:15 and 10:45 yesterday (December 19), Patricia interviewed me on the local Christian radio station, KCWN 99.9. After that, I signed books during the station's Christmas open house until 1:00. I want to thank General … Continue reading Two new books launched
Local launch and book signing
This Friday, Lord willing, I'll be interviewed by Patricia on KCWN 99.9 FM and will be signing books during the station's Christmas Open House from 11:00 to 1:00. The station is located at 304 Oskaloosa St. in Pella. Local people, come over between 11:00 and 1:00 for some cookies and conversation! And if you're still … Continue reading Local launch and book signing
Somerset Reformed Fellowship: New shoot from deep root
A United Reformed Church is being planted in Somerset County, Maryland, where American Presbyterianism first took root. Somerset Reformed Fellowship meets in Princess Anne, MD, under the supervision of Pompton Plains (NJ) Reformed Bible Church. Although the group hopes to soon lease Grace Episcopal Church, most recent meetings have been in Manokin Presbyterian Church—one of … Continue reading Somerset Reformed Fellowship: New shoot from deep root
Thursday Thanks
Today I'm thankful that a mom in Canada took the time to share this on my Facebook page: I am reading Matthew Muddles Through to my nine-year-old and seven-year-old every evening before bed. They are just LOVING it. Every night I hear, 'Please! Another chapter, Mom. Pretty, pretty please?' It's so great to hear of kids … Continue reading Thursday Thanks
Wonderful Wednesday
Today's a wonderful Wednesday because I enjoyed watching my youngest grandbaby wiggle and wave in the womb. Priceless.
CRCNA/RCA Synods
CRCNA/RCA Synods strengthen denominational union When the Synods of the Reformed Church in America (RCA) and the Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA) met in mid-June of 2014, they narrowed the increasingly thin 157-year-old gap between the two denominations. Both Synods met during the same time frame on the campus of Central College in … Continue reading CRCNA/RCA Synods
Discovering Delight
In this Thanksgiving season, I'm thankful for many things. I'm thankful I don't have to go away on this snowy day, and I'm thankful to finally announce that my newest devotional is available. Discovering Delight: 31 Meditations on Loving God's Law is available from Reformation Heritage Books or Amazon. Don't believe the Amazon listing if it says it's … Continue reading Discovering Delight
Moving to a new location
After seven years of sharing a facility with College Avenue Christian Church, Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Des Moines, IA, now meets in a new location, shared with Christ United Methodist Church. “The sanctuary was built in 1954 and there is at least one couple who has been there since the start,” says Redeemer’s senior minister, … Continue reading Moving to a new location
Dedicating Matthew
Last Thanksgiving, my oldest grandson asked, "Grandma, did you ever finish that story about Matthew?" His question motivated me to resurrect my poor book-boy, who'd languished too long in a forgotten ward of the hospital. I started completely over on my Matthew in the Middle series, reorganizing it for the umpteenth time and finally deciding … Continue reading Dedicating Matthew
Churches leaving the RCA
Like pebbles tossed into a lake, consistories petitioning to leave the Reformed Church in America are creating widening ripples. An initial ripple occurred when Peace Church in Middleville, MI (Pastor Adam Barr), petitioned South Grand Rapids Classis on January 23 of 2014. Subsequent to congregational advisory votes, five consistories in Illiana-Florida Classis submitted petitions on … Continue reading Churches leaving the RCA
Glenda Faye Mathes 