The Nature of the Church
19. July 2021
Not long ago I met a man who belonged to a civic club. The association had a certain rhythm. They had monthly meetings, quarterly spaghetti dinners, ...
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The Church’s Quest for Unity
14. May 2021
In this series of articles on the unity of the Church, we have considered passages from Scripture that demonstrate the visible beauty and the ...
Preach It!
14. May 2021
Editor’s note: We are pleased to offer this new regular feature, written by different faculty members of the Reformed Presbyterian Theological ...
Our Savior’s Prayer for Unity
05. March 2021
The psalmist exclaimed, “Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!” It was no mean task to bring together the warring ...
The Beauty of Unity
08. January 2021
An army advancing with banners. A beautiful bride. A royal priesthood. A new humanity. These phrases have been used to describe the Christian Church. ...
Faithfulness and Fruitfulness
23. May 2019
There is a common saying in Reformed circles that goes something like this: “We are called to faithfulness, not fruitfulness.” There is some truth ...
Hitting the Streets
20. March 2019
The world is in a state of crisis. Politically, economically, morally, and spiritually, there can be no doubt that man’s best efforts to create a ...
Open-Air Preaching
21. January 2019
If there is one déjà vu moment that makes every street preacher cringe, it is encountering a professing Christian on the street who strongly objects ...
Going Where the Lost Are
14. November 2018
Introduction When you see a man preaching on the street corner, what enters your mind? Common reactions include, Is this really biblical? Aren’t ...
The Soul of the Plowboy
05. January 2015
In the glow of summer’s setting sun, I can sit on my front step and could, if not for the slight incline in the street, see the full length of the ...
Strengthening Rural Congregations
05. January 2015
There has always been a sort of rivalry or prejudice between city dwellers and country dwellers. Aesop’s fable of “The Town Mouse and the Country ...
Lessons in Rural Life
05. January 2015
You’re taking us where?” This was my reaction when Sterling RP Church became a potential call for my husband. “Sterling, America,” as it calls ...
Our Emotions and the Psalms
05. November 2014
One of the joys of doing ministry in the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America is having the opportunity to introduce people to the wonder of ...
My Journey into Psalm Singing
05. November 2014
I was not raised in a covenant home or in the Reformed tradition of psalm singing or catechizing. I was raised in an American Baptist congregation, ...
Arranging the Psalter in Your Head and Heart
05. November 2014
Because God so loved His people in all ages and nations, He gave us 150 God-breathed Psalms. It is a gracious and delightful provision that our Savior ...
The Promise of Suffering
01. August 2014
How do you respond when you are told you are going to suffer? A few weeks ago my doctor told me my PSA levels were a bit high. I made an appointment ...
Bringing Real Comfort to the Suffering
02. June 2014
I do not claim to be an expert on ministering to the suffering; it’s not even a strong suit of mine. This message is simply advice from an older ...
The Path of Suffering
01. March 2014
As we look at the path of suffering, it seems wise to meditate upon the ultimate path of suffering trodden by our Lord Jesus Christ Himself. My ...
Lord of Suffering
01. February 2014
One way to help us appreciate Jesus as the Lord of Suffering is to turn to the Old Testament book called Lamentations. The historical context of this ...
Moral Failure and the Church (Part 11)
01. July 2013
The faithful exercise of discipline is generally held to be the third of the three “marks” of a true church of Jesus Christ. The first is the ...