A decision must be made, and the Church of England decided to pursue unbiblical exclusivity long ago. It is now time to carry through to its conclusion the process of which this latest move is but a minor part: the complete detachment of the organization from historic Christianity. So please drop the “Church” word. Institutional... Continue Reading

Because the Church is filled with sinners. They will disappoint you. And you will disappoint them. But God is doing something in that tension. In the meantime, as we wait for the return of Christ, He is sanctifying us through the very mess that tempts us to run. “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens... Continue Reading

The context of a sermon is far more like being gathered into the upper room with Jesus (John 13-17), where he washes his disciples’ feet, speaks to them of his love, joy and peace, in words saturated with grace, the likes of which none of us has ever seen. In the upper room, we get... Continue Reading

People with disabilities and their family members are the experts in their care.…Don’t assume you know what they may need.…When we ask questions and take time to get to know each family, we grow in our relationship with them…changing attitudes toward people with disabilities, as we move past pity and toward friendship.   The Paralytic... Continue Reading

Worship that is “according to the appointment of his word” means that only that which is explicitly commanded in the Bible may be included as an element of worship (the so called regulative principle). The temptation in designing a service of worship is to conform to a degree to the spirit of the age so... Continue Reading

A good song is the melding of beautiful lyrics with an appropriate melody. We can have the most beautiful lyrics, but if they are trapped in an inappropriate melody, they will lose their luster and perhaps even communicate something that the lyrics do not intend. In the same way, the words/content of our sermon, no... Continue Reading

Community provides the proper context for the proclamation of truth. Notice what our author says, “Let us hold fast the confession” (v.23). This is a reference to the content of what we believe.  If we are going to endure the trials and tribulations of this world, we have to be certain that what we believe—about... Continue Reading

“Leading up to this member-initiated congregational meeting, two Q&A sessions were scheduled for members to hear from the Session and for the Session to listen to the members of Saint Andrew’s Chapel. We are trusting that Jesus Christ, as King and Head of the church, will continue to guide, lead, and protect His flock as... Continue Reading

The topic of Christian nationalism has garnered much debate in modern politics, with it often being identified as the merging of Christian belief and American patriotism. Some have argued that the term Christian nationalism is simply a smear against Christians who engage in advocacy for conservative causes.   The Presbyterian Church (USA), the largest Presbyterian... Continue Reading

There’s more to Christ’s authority in the Church than meets the eye. Although church leaders constitute a visible government, they are only a fraction of the authority that Christ has vested in His Body through His Anointing in the Holy Spirit. The invisible anointing in the Holy Spirit, which confers authority on all believers, must... Continue Reading