Those of you who've followed my blog for a very long time may remember Matthew, the protagonist of a juvenile fiction series I started writing nearly five years ago. Poor Matthew's been "in hospital" for so long that even I began to despair of his release. For many reasons, this week seemed like a good … Continue reading Matthew still lives
URC to collaborate with OPC on songbook
Participants and observers say that one of the best things about Synod is the singing. Hearing hundreds of men wholeheartedly praising God fills hearts with grateful awe. The URCNA loves singing aesthetically pleasing arrangements of biblically articulate hymns and psalms. And over the next few years, the URCNA will be cooperating with the OPC toward … Continue reading URC to collaborate with OPC on songbook
Resting in God
What does it mean to rest in God? I've spent a lot of time thinking about that this year, particularly while I wrote the manuscript for A Month of Sundays: 31 Meditations on Resting in God, which Reformation Heritage Books may release in November. The immense irony, during the very time I was writing the meditations, was … Continue reading Resting in God
URCNA Synod 2012: A prayer-full gathering near the Hudson
Although it's rather old news by now, I intend to post my Christian Renewal reports on the URCNA Synod Nyack 2012 now that they've appeared in print. The following overview appeared on pages 6-7 and 10 of the July 11, 2012, issue of Christian Renewal. My picture of the delegates appeared as a nice two-page spread (pp 8-9), large … Continue reading URCNA Synod 2012: A prayer-full gathering near the Hudson
Heavens declare, Psalm 19
With the moon's late rise recently, the stars shine brightly enough to see the bright band of the Milky Way stretched across the night sky like sparkled netting. I've always been moved to praise the Creator when I see the night sky, but ever since I read Yvonne Anderson's The Story in the Stars and The Gospel … Continue reading Heavens declare, Psalm 19
Drought relief
Temperatures in the Midwest cooled during the last week and especially the last couple of days. After the hottest July on record since the dust bowl days of 1936, the cooler and crisper weather has been a huge relief and definite blessing. We've also been blessed with a little rain. It's too little, too late … Continue reading Drought relief
Whose Words whisper in the Wind?
Book review: Words in the Wind by Yvonne Anderson, Gateway to Gannah #2 Risen Books, paperback; 296 pages; © 2012 Reviewed by Glenda Mathes Most people who've read Christian speculative fiction view it as poorly written, often romance masquerading as sci-fi with an awkward conversion scene thrown in. Obviously, they haven't read Yvonne Anderson's "Gateway to … Continue reading Whose Words whisper in the Wind?
New reviews of Little One Lost
While doing some marketing research this morning, I discovered a few new online references to my recently published Little One Lost: Living with Early Infant Loss. First, I found a positive review of Little One Lost: Living with Early Infant Loss at the Reformed Reader blog. Andrew Compton (URCNA minister) writes that he attended Synod Nyack 2012 where he purchased Little One … Continue reading New reviews of Little One Lost
URCNA Classis Pacific Northwest: Ordination exam, OPC mission report
When Classis Pacific Northwest of the URCNA met on April 24, 2012, the main matter of business was the ordination exam of Mr. Jared Beaird. Mr. Beaird, who has been called by the Belgrade URC to plant a church in Missoula, MT, successfully sustained his exam. He describes the experience as “a relief as well … Continue reading URCNA Classis Pacific Northwest: Ordination exam, OPC mission report
Ultimate Ally, Psalm 18:25-50
The first part of Psalm 18 describes God as the ultimate hero who rescues those he loves. The second part of the psalm shows God as our ultimate ally. This section continues the concept of being blameless, which concluded our meditation on the first section of this psalm. The poet warrior David writes: With the merciful … Continue reading Ultimate Ally, Psalm 18:25-50
Glenda Faye Mathes 