There is one characteristic (common to all great theologians and pastors throughout church history) that young ministers, especially those in seminary, must learn to cultivate–namely,... Read More

Of all the painful experiences that I have had to face through nearly a decade in ministry–the death of a mother, couples enduring the heartbreak of miscarriage, strife,... Read More

  In what is one of the most beloved statements penned in all of church history, the Westminster Divines explained that “God alone is Lord of... Read More

Of all the phraseology that we used in Reformed churches, among the most misunderstood is that of “fencing the table.” You will most certainly hear this... Read More

One of my sinful shortcomings is that I love to take matters into my own hands. I have a sneaking suspicion that I am not... Read More

Yesterday one of my sons asked me why there were so many rainbows on the television and internet. Most of us have have seen them... Read More

Something of a naive optimism manifests itself in the thinking of many Christians in North America. Maybe this has always been the case and I’ve just begun taking note;... Read More

Having returned from the 43rd General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the enormous blessing–not only of... Read More