> Just in time for Reformation Day, Reformed Heritage Books presented Faithfulness Under Fire: The Story of Guido de Bres, a children’s book written by William Boekestein and illustrated by Evan Hughes (see review below).In 1561 Guido de Bres wrote the Belgic Confession. The name was derived from the document’s origin in the southern part … Continue reading >"Fathfulness Under Fire": The Story of Guido de Bres (Interview & Book Review)
>David Murray on Depression
>Book Review: Christians Get Depressed Too by David MurrayReformation Heritage Books; paperback; 112 pages; © 2010David Murray takes a balanced and practical approach in his short, but helpful Christians Get Depressed Too.Since depressed persons have difficulty digesting large amounts of difficult material, the book‘s concise size and coherent content are particularly appropriate. Dr. Murray describes … Continue reading >David Murray on Depression
>New Pastor for Calvary URC in Loveland
>After nearly two years without a pastor, Calvary URC in Loveland, CO, ordained and installed Rev. Chuck Tedrick as its new pastor on Sunday, September 5.During the time of the church’s vacancy, a variety of pastors and seminarians served as pulpit supply, but Chuck Tedrick felt a special bond with the congregation from his first … Continue reading >New Pastor for Calvary URC in Loveland
>URCNA Classis Central US: Wholly and partially
>When Classis Central US met on September 13-14 at Doon United Reformed Church, it wholly affirmed an ordination exam and it partially sustained a personal appeal.Classis convened on Monday evening to deal with routine matters before examining Simon Lievaart, who has been called to serve as Minister of the Word at Doon URC.Mr. Lievaart is … Continue reading >URCNA Classis Central US: Wholly and partially
>Athanasius: Against the World
>Perhaps you’ve never heard of a conference on Athanasius—perhaps you’ve never even heard of Athanasius!—but a recent conference in Pennsylvania demonstrated the importance of this fourth century theologian for today’s church.Although Athanasius is popularly known as an “early church father,” it may be more accurate to use different terms since the church existed from creation … Continue reading >Athanasius: Against the World
>On Knowing Nothing: An Interview with Bret Lott
>The day that Oprah Winfrey featured Brett Lott's out of print novel, Jewel, on her book club, it went from Amazon.com’s cellar to its number one seller.Worldly wisdom would say that Bret Lott was “lucky,” but the truth is that Bret Lott has benefited from his perseverance and God’s providence.Lott chronicles both the perseverance and … Continue reading >On Knowing Nothing: An Interview with Bret Lott
>William Edgar: Theologian and Jazz Musician
>Answer quickly: How many seminary professors do you know who are also professional jazz musicians?Dr. William Edgar is Chairman of the Faculty and Coordinator of the Apologetics Department at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia and Professeur Associé at the Faculté Libre de Théologie Réformée, in Aix-en-Provence, France. He serves on several boards, serving as President … Continue reading >William Edgar: Theologian and Jazz Musician
>Writer Larry Woiwode: Realistic and Reformed
>Rather than author, Larry Woiwode prefers the identification of writer. That appellation is certainly accurate. Descriptive detail and believable characters enliven his realistic work, while his portrayals of sin and redemption reflect his Reformed worldview. His prose soars with the lyrical quality of his poetry. His wide-ranging work demonstrates exceptional literary excellence.And Woiwode has written … Continue reading >Writer Larry Woiwode: Realistic and Reformed
>Makoto Fujimura: Refracting Light and Reflecting Grace
>“…the arts are a glorious gift from God; and in the process of creation lies the joy of God's creative heartbeat.” -Makoto FujimuraOne of the most high profile Reformed Christians in the arts today is Makoto Fujimura, a New York City artist who utilizes ancient Japanese techniques in modern abstract artwork.“I see abstraction as a … Continue reading >Makoto Fujimura: Refracting Light and Reflecting Grace
>Artist G. Carol Bomer: Presenting Word and Image to the World
>On a teaching trip to China in 2006, artist Grace Carol Bomer instructed students in mixed media techniques at the country’s third largest university. This might not be so unusual except that Carol is a Christian and her work is, in her own words, “blatantly biblical.”Carol is a member of Covenant Reformed Church (PCA) in … Continue reading >Artist G. Carol Bomer: Presenting Word and Image to the World
Glenda Faye Mathes 