September 12, 2004
Mel Gibson’s movie The Passion of the Christ is among the 10 highest- grossing films of all time. Why has this film been such a success? Part ...
August 10, 2004
Psalm Category: Royal Psalm of Thanksgiving Central Thought: Psalm 21 describes the ultimate victory of our Lord Jesus Christ. It ...
July 02, 2004
Psalm Category: Royal Psalm Central Thought: Psalm 20 calls us to place our trust in King Jesus, and in Him alone, for our deliverance. Key Word: ...
June 12, 2004
Psalm Category: Hymn of Praise (vv. 1-6) and Torah Psalm (vv. 7-11) Central Thought: Psalm 19 teaches us that God has revealed Himself to humanity in ...
May 15, 2004
Psalm Category: Psalm of Thanksgiving Central Thought: Psalm 18 reminds us that God alone wins the victory for His people. It calls us to cry out in ...
March 14, 2004
Psalm Category: Psalm of Lament Central Thought: Psalm 17 reminds us that our satisfaction is found in ordering our lives according to God’s ...
February 05, 2004
Psalm Category*: Song of Trust Central Thought: Psalm 16 reminds us of the centrality of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Key Word: Nahala (v. 6). ...
January 03, 2004
Psalm Category: Temple Entrance Psalm Central Thought: Psalm 15 reminds us that Jesus Christ renders His people and their worship acceptable to ...
December 05, 2003
Psalm Category: Psalm of Lament Central Thought: Psalm 14 reminds us that we are totally depraved. The psalm calls us to seek deliverance from this ...
November 02, 2003
Psalm Category: Psalm of Lament Central Thought: Psalm 13 provides us with a paradigm for Christian lament. It calls us to place our trust in God in ...
October 12, 2003
Psalm Category: Psalm of Lament Central Thought: Psalm 12 reminds us not to trust in the lies of this world, but instead to trust in God’s Word. It ...
September 01, 2003
Psalm Category: Song of Trust Central Thought: Psalm 11 calls us to place our confidence in God in times of crisis, and it assures us that He will be ...
July 15, 2003
Psalm Category: Lament Central Thought: Psalm 10 is a cry for the fullness of God’s kingdom. The psalmist desires to see the wicked judged and the ...
May 15, 2003
Psalm Category: Individual Hymn of Praise Key Word: Refuge (misgab). In verse 9, God is described as a “refuge” and a “stronghold.” Both of ...
April 09, 2003
Psalm Category: Hymn of Praise Key Word: Man (enosh). There are several words in Hebrew that are translated “man.” The most familiar is adam ...
March 03, 2003
Psalm Category: Individual Lament Key Word: Pregnant (Hara). This word means “to conceive,” “be with child,” or simply “pregnant.” What ...
February 10, 2003
Psalm Category: Psalm of Penitence or Individual Lament Key Word: Grave (Sheol). This word is widely used in the Old Testament and has a broad ...
January 02, 2003
Psalm Category: Individual Lament Key Word: Mercy (hesed). This is one of the sweetest words of the Old Testament. It may be translated as mercy, ...
December 01, 2002
Psalm Category: Individual psalm of trust Key Word: Peace (shalom). The concept of peace in the Old Testament is much broader than what we usually ...
November 01, 2002
Psalm Category: Individual Psalm of Lament Key Word: The key word is actually a phrase this month, “lift up my head” (v. 3). In the Old ...
There is never a dull moment around Elaine. She tells stories, she laughs at herself, and she asks you questions that go beyond, “How was your ...
My life is full of play. I work as a professional cellist in Pittsburgh, Pa., and my job is to play all day. But the day quickly shifts from playing ...
Three things stand out about this year’s RPCNA Synod, and they are all the same thing. Synod has a few purposes, but a basic one is serving as ...
Location: San Diego, Calif. Presbytery: Pacific Coast Organization: Mar. 30, 1954 Membership: 37 communicant; 18 baptized Pastor: Vacant Website: ...