When grief shakes me “down to the cavity in my soul,” theology now means everything to me. I may not “feel” the presence of God when I grieve, but because I know that He is sovereign, that He cares for me, and that He is close to the brokenhearted, I can endure whatever situation He has... Continue Reading

“I tried to conform to Christian womanhood as best I could,” he wrote, posting pictures of his engagement portrait, the night before his wedding (described as “the last night as myself”) and as a pregnant mother. His first marriage ended, and during his second marriage, he said he was told by spiritual directors, spiritual support... Continue Reading

The implosion of the Crystal Cathedral can be explained in many ways—dysfunctional family dynamics, financial hard times, lack of wise leadership, and a changing religious climate. Moreover, today’s digital generation has no time for a whole “hour” of power from anyone—two minutes on YouTube is enough! But long before the Crystal Cathedral filed for bankruptcy,... Continue Reading

We went through Hurricane Andrew together and I heard Shirley say, “Wake up Bob, you just slept through the worst natural disaster in American history.” To which Dr. Reymond responded, “Shirley, a good conscience allows for good sleep anytime, anywhere.”   I am honored and humbled by the announcement from Truth in Action Ministries. To preach the... Continue Reading

When it looked as though the United States would go to war with Syria, members of Congress received thousands of calls from their constituents. The calls ran 99 to 1 against action, and higher. Could any of those thousands be mobilized to call on behalf of Syria’s Christians? Or to join already organized petition drives... Continue Reading

You are regularly invited to share some of the most intimate moments in other people’s lives, as they get married, welcome babies, teach their kids, worry about their kids, marry their kids off, welcome grandbabies, confront every imaginable challenge, celebrate amazing opportunities, cry for sick loved ones, cry for loved ones who have died, and, one day, face eternity themselves. And, if... Continue Reading

“I envision a church with all sorts of people learning what it means to be followers of Jesus living in a broken world. We want to be open to everyone from across the spectrum of faith, including those who are unsure of what they believe. The gospel, this amazingly good news about Jesus’ life, death... Continue Reading

Reymond was also an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church in America and the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. He  served on the Presbyterian Church in America’s General Assembly’s Theological Examining Committee, and had retired from the pastorate of Holy Trinity Presbyterian Church, a young congregation in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The Funeral Plans for Dr. Reymond have... Continue Reading

Entitlement is often thought of as a component of narcissism. Narcissists believe that they are worthy of a certain level of respect and rewards, and they are determined to get that level of respect and reward, no matter what. “A great source of frustration for people with a strong sense of entitlement is unmet expectations.... Continue Reading

Paul and the other biblical authors talk about hope that is certain, hope that cannot fail, and hope that will never disappoint or embarrass you. The New Testament calls hope the anchor of the soul. Why? What is it that makes it certain? The answer is God’s sure promises and the demonstration of His faithfulness... Continue Reading