Upcoming Speaking in the Cincinnati Area
Just a note that I’ll be speaking in Madison, IN, and Cincinnati, OH, mid-April. On Thursday, April 15th, in Madison, IN, I’ll be preaching for my former pastoral intern, Collin Welch’s, ordination. The service information will be posted here soon. On Friday, April 16th, in Madison, IN, I’ll be speaking on “The Pentecostal Spirit in […]
Upcoming Course: The Theology of the Heidelberg Catechism
Join me 2-hours a week for 10-weeks (April 12–June 18) as we make our way through The Theology of the Heidelberg Catechism. Registration ends March 29th. For more details see here. The Heidelberg Catechism (1563) has been called “the church’s book of comfort” (Het troostboek van de kerk). Originally written in German for the preachers, […]
A Meditation on The Epiphany or Manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles
The Epiphany or Manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles January 6, 2021 The Collect O GOD, who by the leading of a star manifested your only-begotten Son to the Gentiles: mercifully grant, that we, who know you now by faith, may after this life have the fruition of your glorious Godhead; through Jesus Christ our […]
A Meditation on the Circumcision of Christ
The Circumcision of Christ January 1, 2021 The Collect ALMIGHTY God, who made your blessed Son to be circumcised, and obedient to the law for man; grant us the true Circumcision of the Spirit; that, our hearts, and all our members, being mortified from all worldly and carnal lusts, we may in all things obey […]
Help Publish a Book in Poland
You can help translate & publish my book Jesus Loves the Little Children for the people of Poland 🇵🇱. We need $3,600. Even contributions as small as $1 help! God bless you. —>Read more/donate here: https://gogetfunding.com/jesus-loves-the-little-children-polish-translation
On Election Day
A Pastoral Note Originally Sent to the Brothers & Sisters of the Oceanside United Reformed Church Dear brothers & sisters, I’ve never done this…sending out a message on a national Election Day. But here I go! Jesus Christ is our eternal King I want to encourage you to meditate on the truth that Jesus Christ […]
Why I Love the Belgic Confession
Sinclair Ferguson memorably wrote that of the three Persons of the holy Trinity, the Holy Spirit wasn’t the forgotten, but the unknown member of the Godhead.[1] Similarly, among the Three Forms of Unity—the historic confessions of faith of Reformed churches—the Belgic Confession is certainty the most unknown. Those of us in Reformed churches are familiar […]
Why I Love the Canons of Dort
I don’t remember anymore the precise moment I encountered the Canons of Dort. I do remember it was while in college in my dorm’s computer lab. More importantly, I remember instantly falling in love with them. I discovered the roots of my faith and of the holy catholic church. My mind was enlightened with truth, […]
Principles for Paying a Pastor
In my past two articles I’ve dealt with aspects of pastoral theology and preaching doctrine. To close out this week, I’d like to develop into something we don’t teach in our seminaries to prospective pastors nor think about much as congregations: pastoral pay. So I’d like to offer some preliminary principles for paying a pastor. These […]
A Catechism on Catechetical Preaching
Following up on my catechism on pastoral theology, I’d like to present this catechism on catechetical preaching. This forms the outline of a course I instruction I give my pastoral interns and one day I hope to teach more formally. As with my last post, this reflects on my understanding and application of the age-old practice of […]