Posts from 2022 (Page 5)
Who’s the loudest is not who’s true!
If one is conscious of drawing one’s convictions from a solid, deep-rooted tradition, one inevitably has a sense of quiet assurance in one’s beliefs and a feeling that is the reverse of touchy defensiveness. If, on the other hand, one is bursting with notions which gush from sheer personal predilection operative outside the discipline of any tested tradition, one will naturally have a strong urge to advertise and justify them. In other words, it is off-centre thinkers who tend to…
Meals Together Build Community
The first week we attended church in Bozeman, MT as newlyweds, we were invited to supper with 3 different families. Those invitations continued to be extended and accepted for months as Jen and I were settling into a new community, starting a new life together, and trying to figure out what it meant to leave college and begin life as working professionals. The meals to which we were invited developed friendships and a sense that we belonged to that church…
Some solid reading recommendations from Ligon Duncan
Have you ever wanted some solid reading recommendations to grow your faith? Dr. Ligon Duncan, of Reformed Theological Seminary, provides a few in this 3 min video: Thomas Brooks’ Precious Remedies against Satan’s Devices Banner of Truth Catalog Reformation Trust Catalog Northhampton Press Catalog
A Reflection for Parents
I ran across these words today in my devotion, and they are both a challenge and an encouragement. Thomas Fuller, who lived between 1601 and 1661, penned an insightful thought. As he reflected on the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew 1, he wrote, Lord, I find the genealogy of my Saviour strangely checkered with four remarkable changes in four intermediate generations: Roboam begat Abia; that is a bad father begat a bad son. Abia begat Asa; that is a bad…
May 2022 Heartbeat
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For all men – Leading Family Worship
Men, Here is a great 1 hour interview (or 30 minutes at 2x speed) with Joel Beeke on Leading family worship. If you already do it, this will encourage you. If you are starting, this will give you ideas. if you haven’t led your family (even your own spouse) this will challenge you to start. You will be blessed. For those who prefer reading, the transcript is available as well
What is Progressive Christianity and why we should be aware of it…
Dr. Kruger at RTS gives a brief overview of Progressive Christianity and why we should be on the lookout for it. A transcript is available here. These two points are worth holding onto, for in progressive Christianity: Jesus is a model moral example not Lord and God. Sin is Downplayed.