Christ’s Kingship: Both Sacred and Secular

William H. Chellis; William Edgar | December 05, 2007

Christ is Lord The Apostle John wrote to a church suffering persecution. He comforted those in distress with the simple but fundamental principle: ...

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Rejoice in the Lord Always

C. J. Williams | December 01, 2007

Psalm of the Month 

Psalm 59 Psalm Category: Individual Lament Central Thought: This psalm reminds us that we need to look through our worries and fix our eyes on ...

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A Change in the Standards of Worship

Dennis J. Prutow | December 01, 2007

Learn & Live 

One of the arguments in favor of using musical instruments in worship points to the commands in the Psalms. Psalm 33:2 is an example. “Give thanks ...

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God’s Judgment

November 08, 2007

Psalm of the Month 

Psalm 58 Psalm Category: Communal Lament Central Thought: The psalmist David seeks the justice of a perfect and all-powerful God, a holy justice ...

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Women Working in God’s Providence

Esther Howe and Maureen Halliday | November 01, 2007

Agency Features /  Home Missions 

Church planting is a stretching process. It means taking big leaps of faith, like moving to a new place and meeting new people. It also means taking ...

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Synod Approves ‘Step Up’ Goals

Steve McMahan | November 01, 2007

Agency Features /  Finance 

Noting that giving to the Reformed Presbyterian Mission and Ministry Fund (RPM&M) has essentially plateaued around $300,000 since the late 1980s, ...

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Sights on the City

November 01, 2007

Congregation of the Month 

Location: Wilkinsburg, Pa. Presbytery: Alleghenies Organized: 1973 Membership: 112 communicant; 16 baptized Pastor: Bruce Hemphill Website: ...

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Comments from Semester in Scotland Participants

Heidi Filbert | November 01, 2007

Theme Articles /  Agency Features /  Global Missions 

Since Semester in Scotland began in 2003, 18 students from the U.S. and N. Ireland have participated or are currently participating in the program. We ...

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Meeting a Ministry Need in Scotland

November 01, 2007

Theme Articles 

Short-term mission trips are nothing new. But transplanting one’s family to a different part of the globe for a period of several years is becoming ...

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Instruments in Context

Dennis J. Prutow | November 01, 2007

Learn & Live 

Continuing last month’s discussion of culturally conditioned celebrations, we turn to Judges 11:34. “When Jephtha came to his house at Mizpah, ...

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I Accept Your Challenge

Drew Gordon | November 01, 2007

Viewpoint 

I don’t have to see them. I don’t have to know their names. I don’t have to know anything about them. But I know that when I get to work with ...

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Augustinian Antithesis

William H. Chellis, William Edgar | November 01, 2007

God’s Word in Your World 

The Eternal City’s Fall In a.d. 410, the city of Rome was sacked and plundered by Alaric the Goth. The fall of Rome, the “Eternal City,” ...

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Around the Church

November 01, 2007

News /  Congregational News 

Stillwater RPC Member Receives Award Stillwater, Okla., RPC member Jeffrey Spitler was honored recently as one of eight Oklahoma State University ...

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A Page for Kids

Virginia McBurney | November 01, 2007

Kids Page 

What is your life focus? What do you hope to accomplish in your life? What kind of leaders do you have to help you set your goals in life? There are ...

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In the Shadow of Your Wings

October 09, 2007

Psalm of the Month 

Psalm 57 Psalm Category: Individual Lament Central Thought: Relying on the Lord in danger and trouble will bring assurance, peace, and a worshipful ...

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A Kingdom Not of This World

William Chellis and Bill Edgar | October 08, 2007

Watchwords 

Colliding Kingdoms In 1596 James Melville, a leader of the Scottish Kirk, declared that King James VI of Scotland “was God’s silly vassal and ...

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Around the Church

October 07, 2007

News /  Congregational News 

White Lake Teen Camp and Family Camp 2007 “What did you like best about your first Teen Camp?” “Well, for two years I’ve been waiting to use ...

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A Welcome Approach to Admissions

Brooke Prokopchak | October 07, 2007

Agency Features /  Geneva College 

The senior year of high school is supposed to be unforgettable—the carefree capstone to 13 years of education. But it often turns into the most ...

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The Problem of Evil

September 11, 2007

Psalm of the Month 

Psalm 56 Psalm Category: Psalm of Individual Lament Central Thought: Evil is not a divine problem requiring a human solution; it is a human ...

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Close to Home

August 09, 2007

Psalm of the Month 

Psalm 55 Psalm Category: Psalm of Lament *Central Thought: *In even the most difficult of times, such as when a friend becomes a betrayer, God is ...

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