So much of so many societies today is set against the marriage relationship as ordained by the Lord. But by faith in God the Creator and Christ the Redeemer, the joys and blessings of marriage can be experienced even in a world that has gotten too modern for its own good.   For some cultures... Continue Reading

Dr. Witherow was a busy professor and was honored in several ways.In 1878, he was the moderator of the General Assembly meeting in Belfast, then in 1884 he became a senator (director) of the Royal University of Ireland. He was honored with the Doctor of Divinity in 1883 by the Presbyterian Theological Faculty Ireland, and... Continue Reading

“Sermons are not to be prepared in the study but, to use a Puritan expression, “sermons are prepared in the closet.” The “closet” is the place where you engage with God. Open before you is the text of scripture which you’re studying, but you’re having dealings with God as to how He would have this... Continue Reading

I want to remind readers that I am writing a plea, not a charge. I recognize that some PCA churches practice non-ordained commissioned deaconesses in different ways, with some being more extreme than others. My basic plea is that the arguments I have presented outweigh the reasons for maintaining this practice.   This is the sixth article... Continue Reading

Brothers, here is what I know… I am much softer than I like to imagine. My threshold for discomfort is embarrassingly low. BUT, seeing this is itself mercy. God reveals weakness only to strengthen it. We cannot lead our households, churches, or teams if we insist on complaining. We cannot disciple men into strength if... Continue Reading

The fallibility of humanity should not stop churches from pursuing beauty in our worship. And this beauty is not just for ourselves. A glorious church or work of art is a gift to its community and even the world. A magnificent cathedral gives a beauty and glory to the city it is in. This is... Continue Reading

Egypt became the cradle of God’s protection. Not for the first time. Israel had been there before, groaning under Pharaoh. But this time, the Father would call His Son out and not with a staff and parted sea, but with silence and a dream.   The first breath He drew smelled of manure and hay.... Continue Reading

Even if we die before the return of the Lord, our flesh, raised by the power of Christ, shall be reunited with our souls. For those who know the only true God, and Christ as Lord and Saviour, this is a sure hope and eternal comfort.    But when the time comes to face the... Continue Reading

Raise the loving scepter of God in your home by heralding His Word and calling all to believe in it, starting with yourself. Let them see that the One with all authority made the world and gave it to man.   The call to teach our children about God is not a modern idea but... Continue Reading

RC Sproul was once asked the question, “Why do bad things happen to good people?” His answer was, “That only happened once, and He volunteered.” Sproul was absolutely correct, yet this question often comes from the cry of an aching heart seeking meaning in the midst of pain.   Let’s explore four biblical truths that... Continue Reading