More broadly, adolescents today are generally quite conventional, and specifically so with regard to religion – less rebellious, for instance than they were during the baby boom generation – and so are generally content to continue in the faith traditions in which they were raised, however much that faith may or may not mean to... Continue Reading

It’s time to stop letting yourself be defined by labels. Those labels belong to your old self, and that old self is long gone, buried with Christ. You may struggle with anorexia, but that sin will not rule you because Christ rules you. You may battle with lust but that sin will not define you... Continue Reading

In a week where rumours abound that the price of high-end male grooming products, skinny jeans and heavy rimmed glasses has gone through the roof in Greenville, SC, of all places, it is good to hear from Mississippi Frank who hopes to escape from the clutches of the incorrigibly cool in the near future. He... Continue Reading

Not everyone are singers, but all can sing, and part of the beauty of congregational singing is that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. We rely upon each other to sing together—utilizing various abilities such that the bass needs the melody and the strong reader needs the warm tones of his... Continue Reading

@KingSolomon Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes. @MoabiteMan RT @KingSolomon Answer a fool according to his folly, lest you be like him yourself. // Very subtle dude! Talk to me in person next time! @SonsOfAdonijah Hey folks, check out Solomon. He’s at it again. Typical! RT... Continue Reading

In the end, Merling reminds us that we must ask the right questions of archaeology and not expect too much of it. He suggests that the relationship between the Bible (properly read) and archaeology (properly interpreted) is not static: “Both can help us better understand the other, but neither can, nor should, be used as... Continue Reading

At its opening session on Tuesday, June 18, 2013, the 41st General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America elected RE Bruce Terrell as Moderator. The PCA General Assembly is holding its annual meeting in the TD Convention Center in Greenville, S.C., through June 21. Terrell is a PCA Ruling Elder and Executive Director of... Continue Reading

Recently, in the deepest part of the night, while facing struggles personally, maritally and vocationally, I came to the point of feeling truly abandoned by God. The pain of loss, broken-heartedness and hopelessness truly gripped me and as I cried out to God I truly felt He had turned His back upon me. I felt... Continue Reading

I’m aware of widespread concern about these TGC and T4G statements among many in the reformed community. However, there is considerable fear of speaking out due to the perceived power and influence of these men. Conference invites, book publishing, blogging platforms, etc., have all been mentioned. Brothers and sisters, let’s think better of them. We’re... Continue Reading

In the end, Christians don’t need adjectives, trending tribes, or superlatives that make them vulnerable to narcissism and shame to know what it “truly” means to follow Christ. The Bible’s language is sufficient. Instead, God’s people are invited to live lives free (Gal 5) from any from of direct or accidental legalism everyday. The good... Continue Reading