Air Force Veteran dismissed for saying… nothing
At issue is Monk's refusal to reveal his personal views regarding homosexual marriage to his commanding officer.
Fox reported, “She said, ‘Sgt. Monk, I need to know if you can, as my first sergeant, if you can see discrimination if somebody says that they don’t agree with homosexual marriage.'” Having witnessed the commander’s ire regarding the instructor, Monk declined to answer. He also understood Air Force policy demands silence from homosexual detractors.... Continue Reading
Christian Faithfulness and the Elimination of the Christian Space in the World
What is the future of Christian institutions?
But the gravest threat to religious liberty for Christians is antidiscrimination law, which deprives Christian institutions of their ability to function on a Christian basis, requiring the hiring and retention of persons who do not comply with Christian doctrine and morality. Most commonly this pertains to homosexuality, but can concern any area of Christianity with... Continue Reading
How to Help Your Child Read with Discernment
So how do we as parents determine what is a good book for our children to read?
Helping your child learn how to read with discernment is one of the best gifts a parent can give. Giving them a solid biblical foundation and worldview is the key. Rather than feed your children books to keep them busy, choose books that nourish their heart and soul. And, as C. S. Lewis once said,... Continue Reading
Reformed Theological Seminary Appoints Dr. J. Ligon Duncan as New Chancellor
Duncan has a longtime connection with RTS
The RTS Board of Trustees has elected Dr. J. Ligon Duncan, III, as chancellor and CEO of Reformed Theological Seminary. Duncan is currently the John E. Richards professor of systematic and historical theology at RTS in Jackson, Miss., and the senior minister of historic First Presbyterian Church (1837), where he has served for the past 17... Continue Reading
She Just Happened To Go There And Just Happened To Meet Him…
The next time you ask, “Why is this happening to me?” remember God’s loving providence
You didn’t just “happen” to meet your husband or wife. You didn’t just “happen” to wind up living where you live. You didn’t just “happen” to join your church. God has been directing your every step. And life isn’t just “happening” to you. You may work under a miserable boss. You may be going through... Continue Reading
The Lost Work of Pastoral Visitation
We cannot know the condition of our flock or minister effectively to them without carefully doing the work of family visitation.
A word to ministers. We hear much today, and rightly so, of churches committed to simple means of grace. I suggest that if your ministry does not include systematic family visitation, you are neglecting an important means of grace. I challenge you to rethink your ministerial philosophy. Editors’ Note: This is the second of... Continue Reading
10 Distinguishing Marks of John Calvin’s Preaching
From Steven Lawson's chapter in John Calvin: A Heart for Devotion, Doctrine, and Doxology
There is a sad misconception today that because Calvin believed in predestination, he was not evangelistic. The persistent myth is that he did not have a passion to reach lost souls for Christ. Nothing could be further from the truth. Calvin possessed a great passion to reach lost souls. For that reason, he preached the... Continue Reading
Obamacare’s ‘Visiting Program’ or Violation Of Privacy?
The “Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Visiting Program.”
But since when does the government need to make home visits to kids who don’t make good grades (and by the way, who decides what “low achievement” is for a particular child?) How many of us were born to young moms, and are just fine, thank you? What about Dad enjoying an occasional cigar on the back... Continue Reading
8 Ways Our View of the Bible Impacts Preaching
Nothing more impacts preaching than a preacher’s view of the Bible.
If we don’t believe that the Bible is perfect and without error, we will set ourselves up as critics above the Bible rather than students under the Bible. By highlighting the Bible’s so-called “problems” we will weaken confidence in the Bible. If we believe the Bible is inerrant, then we will stick with the Bible... Continue Reading
The Truth About Pro-life Christians
A consistently pro-life Christian cares deeply for babies and their mothers and fathers throughout their entire lifespan.
Relevant Magazine’s rant illustrates all the stereotypes and assumptions about pro-life Christians commonly parroted in secular publications. I expect this from a culture that accepts abortion as a given and emphasizes personal choice and autonomy as sacred values, thus can’t understand that there is any substance to pro-life beliefs beyond moralistic power grabs. But Christians... Continue Reading