"Keep me as the apple of your eye: hide me in the shadow of your wings," writes David in his Psalm 17 prayer (verse 8, ESV). How amazing to think of God valuing me as the apple of his eye! To imagine myself sheltering in the shadow of his wings! David begins his prayer from the perspective … Continue reading The Shadow of Your Wings, Psalm 17
Two brothers, just like us
The following book review by Glenda Mathes appeared on page 40 of the April 11, 2012, issue of Christian Renewal. The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith Timothy Keller; Dutton: New York, NY, 139 pp. Every Christian should read this book. Beginning a book review like that may be bad form, but … Continue reading Two brothers, just like us
The RPCNA’s Reformation Indy 2012
About 200 people attended the Reformation Indy 2012 conference at Southside Indianapolis Reformed Presbyterian Church on March 23-24, 2012. Dr. Joseph A. Pipa, Jr., president of Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, spoke on the theme, “Divine Guidance: Finding God’s Will in a Confusing World.” “I was assigned the topic,” Dr. Pipa says, “but think it very useful … Continue reading The RPCNA’s Reformation Indy 2012
Pleasant places, Psalm 16
For many years, I written out my prayers during times of personal devotion. I've found that this practice helps me not only see specific answers to prayer, but also to pray more intelligently while focusing on God and his glory. Instead of writing out a meditation this morning, I'm posting a personal prayer to give you … Continue reading Pleasant places, Psalm 16
Off the launch pad
Yesterday was the local launch for my book on infant loss: Little One Lost: Living with Early Infant Loss, published by Reformed Fellowship in Grand Rapids, MI. It was an amazing day. In the morning, I was with Evelyn Nikkel at KCWN's radio station for more than an hour of on air time that consisted of … Continue reading Off the launch pad
LOL Day
I'm literally Laughing Out Loud (LOL) as I anticipate today's Little One Lost (LOL) launch. Join me this morning as I participate in an hour of prayer and discussion related to the subject of infant loss on local radio station KCWN (99.9 FM). Interspersed with prayer and discussion, host Evelyn Nikkel will play appropriate music … Continue reading LOL Day
Beautiful America
Americans may have fewer freedoms than in the past, but America remains a beautiful and free country. On a hot and humid Independence Day, when parades are cancelled due to extreme heat, we can still celebrate the natural beauty of our land and the freedom to worship our God. Katherine Lee Bates recognized the scope of America's … Continue reading Beautiful America
Little One Lost-local launch
This Thursday, July 5, marks the local launch of my book, Little One Lost: Living with Early Infant Loss. In God's amazing providence, I have the opportunity Thursday morning to participate in an hour of prayer and discussion related to the subject of infant loss on local radio station KCWN (99.9 FM). Interspersed with prayer … Continue reading Little One Lost-local launch
Dwelling on a holy hill, Psalm 15
About 30 miles north of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the spires of a basilica known as "Holy Hill" pierce the sky. The spires direct thoughts upward in praise of the Creator who made not only the beautiful countryside and high peak on which the basilica catches the morning light, but also the architects who designed and the builders … Continue reading Dwelling on a holy hill, Psalm 15
Discovering Ngaio Marsh
One of the best things about synod meetings is chatting with old or new friends over meals or on walks between buildings. And one of the most interesting conversations for me this year at Synod Nyack 2012 was a brief discussion about writers with Rev. Leo DeVos, the fraternal delegate from the Reformed Churches of New … Continue reading Discovering Ngaio Marsh
Glenda Faye Mathes 