For Classis Central US of the URCNA, the second half of September contained church planting good news and bad news. Classis Central rejoiced as it took a step forward in church planting with the establishment of its official Church Planting Advice Committee at its meeting on September 10-11, 2012, at Oak Glen URC in Lansing, … Continue reading URCNA Classis Central US: Church planting–good news, bad news
A Month of Sundays in print!
My publisher, Reformation Heritage Books, reports that printed copies of my devotional, A Month of Sundays: 31 Meditations on Resting in God, arrived yesterday! You can order it here from Reformation Heritage Books for only $7.50! You can also order it here from Amazon for $10. Publisher's Product Description In today’s hectic and distressing world, demands and … Continue reading A Month of Sundays in print!
GI Williamson: Reflecting on 60 years of ministry
Many men may be honored for 60 years in ministry, but few would equal the extensive influence of Rev. G. I. Williamson. Rev. Williamson has spread the gospel in global contexts, preaching and teaching in the United States, New Zealand, and other countries. His written works have been translated into multiple languages, including Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, … Continue reading GI Williamson: Reflecting on 60 years of ministry
Take courage, Psalm 31
Psalm 31 proclaims multiple truths that go beyond one simple label. But all that it says can be summarized by God's encouragement to take courage. Like many psalms, it begins with pleas for deliverance (Psalm 31:1-2, ESV): In you, O Lord, do I take refuge; let me never be put to shame; in your righteousness deliver me! Incline … Continue reading Take courage, Psalm 31
Simonetta Carr’s beautiful biographies
Simonetta Carr writes beautiful “Christian Biographies for Young Readers” that are a visual and literary delight while teaching biblical truth. Her subjects in this series, published by Reformation Heritage Books, include John Calvin, Augustine, John Owen, Athanasius, and Lady Jane Grey (see review below). She has also written a semi-fictional biography, Weight of a Flame, … Continue reading Simonetta Carr’s beautiful biographies
Milan church: Renovation and reformation
The meeting place of Chiesa Evangelica Riformata Filadelfia (CERF) in Milan, Italy, is undergoing a major renovation. For some time, the congregation has been meeting in a 630 square-foot former computer store. The building, surrounded by apartments and factories, is located on the northern outskirts of Milan. Many people from southern Italy moved to the … Continue reading Milan church: Renovation and reformation
Norlan De Groot: Joining deed with word
After more than six years working from his home as a curriculum writer for Third Millennium ministries, Norlan now also will perform public relations responsibilities in the United States for Word & Deed Ministries. The arrangement joins “deed” employment with his “word” work. God clearly prepared all parties for this unique cooperation. Before Norlan became … Continue reading Norlan De Groot: Joining deed with word
I’m in!
This morning I finally made my decision. I'm in for NaNoWriMo 2012! I have a title and an extremely vague story idea. I believe the first person narrator will be an adult female, but I don't know her name yet. Not much to go on. I do know that my first sentence will consist of … Continue reading I’m in!
Short Synod for the RPCNA in 2012
Every four years, the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America (RPCNA) hosts a popular International Conference. Since 2012 is the year for the Conference, the RPCNA’s annual Synod was shortened to only three days, instead of its usual five. But three days proved to be enough as Synod finished its business 30 minutes … Continue reading Short Synod for the RPCNA in 2012
Morning joy, Psalm 30
How often pain or grief overwhelms us during the long dark of the night! Yet the rising sun reminds us of God's loving care, restores our confidence in him, and renews our joy. Identified as a "song at the dedication of the temple," this psalm of David melds personal piety with corporate praise. David begins … Continue reading Morning joy, Psalm 30
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