Rev. Andrea Ferrari and his church in Milan, Italy, are working with believers in Bucharest, Romania, who long to establish a Reformed church. One young Romanian couple, Mihai and Lidia Corcea, plan to move to the United States this summer so that Mihai may study at Westminster Seminary California (WSC). Mihai has been accepted to … Continue reading A Romanian seminarian in need
Far from home, Psalm 43
Most scholars believe that Psalm 43 belongs with Psalm 42. In The Literary Study Bible ESV, editors Ryken and Ryken write: "The case is overwhelming that these two poems actually constitute a single worship psalm" (p. 792). They point out how the combined psalms express the longing of an exile to return to worship God in his … Continue reading Far from home, Psalm 43
Providence Christian College awarded accreditation
After a roller coaster ride of recent events, Providence Christian College in Pasadena, CA, rejoiced to announce that on March 11, 2013, it was granted initial accreditation status by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). “The granting of accreditation is a sweeping confirmation to our students, alumni, staff and supporters that this enterprise … Continue reading Providence Christian College awarded accreditation
Your worst life now, Psalm 42
Contrary to some popular preachers, you can't live your best life now. You're actually living your worst life now. Can you imagine a manuscript titled Your Worst Life Now? Any editor or publisher consider that proposal an epic fail in marketing strategy. It's too negative! It's too pessimistic! But it's only too true. What you're living now as … Continue reading Your worst life now, Psalm 42
Working to establish a church plant in Ohio
One of the funniest lines from the old TV show WKRP in Cincinnati is “Oh, the humanity!” If you saw the show, you may think of Thanksgiving and turkeys, but the phrase accurately describes how we should react to the current reality in Cincinnati, where two million people live in areas without a confessional Reformed … Continue reading Working to establish a church plant in Ohio
Bible Gateway
On Friday I wrote about how I've been "doubling time" lately. Even though many regular readers of this blog frequently express their appreciation for the meditations, my doubling time schedule has kept me from posting a new one for several weeks. Some major life events are past, but I still have some huge concerns and … Continue reading Bible Gateway
Doubling time
Nearly every writer feels pulled. Pulled between writing compulsion and family commitments. It can feel like being the increasingly fraying rope in a tug-of-war. In a writing course I once took, I was challenged to consider the hours poured into relational commitments as doubling my time. Instead of thinking that I'm being pulled away from … Continue reading Doubling time
Rob Brinks appointed as RMS Director
Since the inception of Reformed Mission Services (RMS) two years ago, Rob Brinks has served as its interim director. But that is no longer the case. At its February 9, 2013, meeting, the RMS Board of Directors officially appointed as him as Director. “I am humbled and thankful for the goodness that God has shown … Continue reading Rob Brinks appointed as RMS Director
Hills vacancy brief as a former minister returns
When Rev. Alan and Wanda Camarigg arrived in Hills, MN, on February 6, 2013, to serve the URC, it was somewhat like coming home. Rev. Camarigg previously served the Hills congregation from 1991-1997. But leaving their congregation and most of their family in Lynden, WA, after living there for 16 years seemed very much like … Continue reading Hills vacancy brief as a former minister returns
Double celebrations in Kalamazoo URC
Covenant United Reformed Church in Kalamazoo celebrated the arrival of its new pastor with a dinner and program on Friday, February 15, and an installation service during morning worship on Sunday, February 17, 2013. As the church welcomed Rev. Jeremy Veldman as its new pastor, it also bid farewell to Rev. James Admiraal, who has … Continue reading Double celebrations in Kalamazoo URC
Glenda Faye Mathes 