Keeping Our Church Vows
When we examine and receive members in our local churches in the Presbyterian Church in America, we ask those coming for membership... Read More
Low Expectations…
“I really like the music;” “the community is wonderful;” “there are so many ways to get involved;” “their children’s ministry is great;”... Read More
The Kinsman Redeemer
In the Law, God made a provision for his people to experience something of a typical redemption–through a close relative–from the burden... Read More
A Year-End Self-Examination
As we approach the end of another year, it would do us good to step back and engage in a bit of self-examination.... Read More
Life Changing Sermons
Many of those who have been born of God’s Spirit can testify to the reality of having been regenerated upon hearing a particular sermon. Some,... Read More
Uncommon and Courageous Conviction
My dad is one of the most gifted individuals that I have every met. He played major division soccer in Philadelphia, put... Read More
Time to Change Your Church!
I recently heard about a family in our denomination who drove nearly an hour to church every Lord’s Day for a number of... Read More
When Jesus Comes Again
A great deal of the New Testament is taken up with the doctrine of the second coming of Christ. The substance of... Read More
Fostering Relationships Between Church Leaders
Training officers (i.e. elders and deacons) is one of the most important things that pastors can do for the well-being of the local... Read More
When the Saints Go Marching In
In light of the news about the Roman Catholic canonization of two Popes and the canonization of Mother Teresa, it is vital for Christians to understand what... Read More