Standing Before the Mirror ................................ Rev. Wybren H. Oord .............2In this meditation, Rev. Oord looks at James 1:23-25 and explains thedifference between a quick look and an intense look into God’s mirror.The Unique Character of the Bible............. Dr. Charles Krahe.............5Dr. Krahe looks at the history of the Islam religion and...
Life Through Faith.......................................... Rev. Wybren H. Oord .............2In this meditation, Rev. Oord writes about the faith that led up to theReformation and how we still need that faith today.The Odyssey of Jonathan Edwards........................ Rev. James T. Dennison, Jr. .......6Celebrating the 300th Anniversary of Jonathan Edwards this month, Rev.Dennison reflects upon...
The Prayer of Jabez.................................... Rev. Jerome Julien.............2Rev. Julien draws us into the life of Jabez and explains the significance ofhis popular faith-inspired prayer.We Confess: Articles 4 and 5 ............................Rev. Daniel Hyde .................7In this study of the Belgic Confession, Rev. Hyde explain how the booksof the Bible became part of the...
Mary: The Image of the Christian Life .......................Dr. William Dennison.............2Dr. Dennison reflects upon the faith and trust of Mary, the mother ofJesus, and how it reflects the Church of Jesus Christ.We Confess: Articles 6 and 7 .................................... Rev. Daniel Hyde .................5In this study of the Belgic Confession, Rev. Hyde explains...
In Praise of Praise ................................................ Rev. Steve Simmons ................ 2Rev. Simmons begins the new year by encouraging readers to spend timeencouraging one another.Heresy [I] ............................................................ Rev. Johan Tangelder ............ 4In this series of articles, Rev. Tangelder explains the fear of heresyhunting in our postmodern culture.Jesus Christ is the Fulfillment of...
No Condemnation.............................................. Mr. Talman Wagenmakers ....2Mr. Wagenmaker writes about the good news that is given to allbelievers through Jesus Christ in this meditation on Romans 8.Heresy [2] ............................................................ Rev. Johan Tangelder ............ 5Rev. Tangelder explains what a heretic is and what is at stake if thechurch ignores those who are...
Don’t Blame God ........................................... Rev. Wybren H. Oord .......... 2Too often, we lay the blame for our sin elsewhere. Rev. Oord explainswhy we cannot blame others for our sin and, also, how to overcometemptation.Ethnic Glue and a Three Legged Stool: The Chicago ExperienceDr. Robert P. Swierenga ......... 5In this edited...
The Cup of Salvation: the Lord’s Supper as a Thanksgiving FeastDr. Joel R. Beeke .................. 2In this meditation, Dr. Beeke looks at Psalm 116 as a wonderfulexpression of the celebration of the Lord’s Supper.Today’s Church: Standing or Falling (Part 1) .... Dr. Mark W. Karlberg ............5Dr. Karlberg begins a two-part...
The One Who Rules ........................................ Rev. Wybren H. Oord ................. 2Rev. Oord explains the comfort that the Christian has because ofChrist’s ascension into heaven.Inside Fly Rule ....................................... Mr. Matthew Nuiver ............. 3In this meditation, Seminarian Nuiver uses America’s favorite pastime toillustrate that our only boasting is in Christ our Savior.Judgment...
Being a Father ............................................... Rev. Wybren H. Oord ................ 2This brief editorial focuses on how fathers can best be fathers byimaging their Father in heaven.Prophetic Fathers ........................................ Rev. Ken Anema ...................... 4In this meditation, Rev. Anema looks at the instruction Asaph givesfathers in Psalm 78.Heresy ........................................................... Rev. Johan D. Tangelder...
Preaching to Covenant Children .................. Rev. Wybren H. Oord ............. 2Our covenant children hear the Word of God proclaimed on a regularbasis. Are there certain assumptions we can make or are there assumptionswe must avoid? Rev. Oord explains in this editorial.The Issue Driven Church ...................... Rev. Fritz Harms ............... 4In...
Public Schools Are Cheaper...........................Rev. Wybren H. Oord............... 2In this editorial, Rev. Oord challenges the misconception that publicschools are cheaper than Christian Schools.Praising God............................................ Rev. Gene Crow..................... 4Rev. Crow offers a meditation on Psalm 113 in which he explains the calland cause for God’s people to praise God.We Confess................................................. Rev. Daniel...
1834 and 2004 ................................................. Rev. Wybren H. Oord ................ 2One hundred seventy years ago our fathers in the faith seceded fromthe organized church. The fundamental truths that forced them to leaveare just as pertinent today.Standing as the Pillar ................................. Rev. Daryl Kats .................... 4In this meditation, Rev. Kats briefly explains...
Christmas Contrasts ....................................... Rev. Wybren H. Oord ................. 2In this editorial, Rev. Oord looks at some of the contrasting messagesof Christmas.Joseph: Justified by Faith ..................... Dr. William Dennison .......... 4Dr. Dennison writes about the response Joseph has to the news of theangel that the Child his betrothed is going to...
The Greatest Need for the Church in 2005......Rev. Wybren H. Oord................. 2In this editorial, Rev. Oord considers the greatest need for the church inthe new year.Another Year With God..................................Rev. David A. Dawn................. 4In this meditation, Rev. Dawn looks ahead to the new year as a year inwhich we can fully...
The Christian Home..................................Rev. Wybren H. Oord............. 2In this editorial, Rev. Oord looks at the importance of the home and whyprayer is a necessary part of the Christian home.Sing Psalms Along With the Suffering Church..Rev. Bill Pols.............................. 4The meditation this month has Rev. Pols lauding the virtues of thePsalms as a...
Jesus Christ Must Rise................................Rev. Wybren H. Oord.............. 2In this editorial, Rev. Oord looks at how the Old Testament explainedthe necessity of Christ’s resurrection.The Last Word..................................................Rev. Arthur Besteman................ 4The meditation this month has Rev. Besteman writing about significanceof the last words Jesus spoke from the cross.We Confess ......................................................Rev. Daniel Hyde....................... 5Rev....
Renewed Minds and Pierced Bodies ................ Rev. Rev. Bill De Jong ............... 2In our meditation this month, Rev. Bill De Jong looks at how our livesneed to transformed to the will of God.We Confess ................................................. Rev. Daniel Hyde ................... 5Rev. Hyde looks at Article 22 of the Belgic Confession. This...
Jesus, What Are You Doing Now? ................... Rev. Wybren H. Oord .............. 2What are you doing this Ascension Day? Rev. Oord writes about theimportance of this often neglected day.Nothing, Without Love ............................... Rev. Keith Davis ................. 4This meditation by Rev. Davis considers the prerequisite for love andthe portrayal of love...
Establishing Leaders..............................Rev. Eric Pennings...............2Rev. Pennings looks at the advice that Jethro gave to his son-in-law,Moses, as the beginning of an administrative structure that should befollowed by the church.The First Wedding: A Copy of the Last Wedding ...........Dr. William Dennison............5In this article, Dr. Dennison explains how the union of Christ and...
The Kingdom Demands Complete Devotion ... Rev. Doug Barnes ..................... 2Rev. Barnes provides a fresh look at two very familiar parables in thismeditation.The House of Herod ........................... Rev. Russell St. John ......... 5Do all the different Herods in the New Testament confuse you? In thisarticle, Rev. St. John explains who...
God’s Sufficiency for Inadequate Men.............................................2Rev. Todd Joling writes a meditation seminary graduates.We Confess.........................................................................................7Rev. Daniel Hyde looks at Article 26 of the Belgic Confession.Events in the ChurchLooking Out and About..............................................................102005 Synod of the Protestant Reformed Churches................11Prof. David J. Engelsma reviews events of the PRC Synod.2005 Synod of the Christian Reformed Churches.............12Rev....
God’s Justifies the Gentiles by Faith.............................................3Rev. Wes Bredenhof offers a Reformation meditation.Looking Out and About..............................................................6We Confess.........................................................................................7Rev. Daniel Hyde looks at Article 27 of the Belgic Confession.The Prince of Darkness Grim......................................................11Mr. Shane Lems writes about Luther’s battle against the devil.Willem Teellinck..................................................................14Mr. Nicolaas Van Dam writes about the Nadere Reformation.Church Order Report...
It is Right to Give Thanks..................................................3Rev. Wm. Austin offers a Thanksgiving meditation.Thanksgiving In Believing Israel and Idolatrous China............5Mr. David Linden contrasts two types of worship.The Virgin Mary (I).........................................................10Rev. Johan Tangelder writes about the Roman Catholic Church’s viewof the virgin Mary.Looking Above ................................................................................. 14Rev. Brian Vos continues his study of the...
Christmas - Glory and Shame........................................................3Rev. Jagt offers a Meditation on the focus of Christmas.We Confess..........................................................................................5Rev. Hyde looks at Article 28 of the Belgic Confession.Grace to You and Peace......................................................9Rev. Brown writes about the peace that is ours because of Christ.Looking Above ............................................................................ 10Rev. Brian Vos continues his study of the Book...
Bearing the Cross................................................................................3Rev. Dykstra offers a meditation about the difficulty of followingChrist.We Confess.........................................................................................5Rev. Hyde looks at Article 29 of the Belgic Confession, which speaksof the marks of the true church.What We should Learn From Hurricane Katrina 10Rev. J. Wesley White writes about lessons we must learn in the face ofdisasters...
Law or Love 3Rev. Pontier considers two important elements in the Christian life.We Confess 5Rev. Hyde looks at Article 30 of the Belgic Confession, which speaksof the marks of the true church.Press Release of the Joint Song Book Committees 9True Enlightenment 11Dr. Larson writes about the way in which we...
A Divinely Appointed Judge Saves a Devastated People 3Seminarian Andre Holsleg offers a meditation about how quickly onegeneration can fall away.We Confess 8Rev. Daniel Hyde looks at Article 31 of the Belgic Confession, whichspeaks of the calling of ministers in the church.Looking Out and About 11Looking Above 12Rev. Brian Vos...
A Victorious Message 3Rev. Oord writes a meditation about an incredible message that beganone Sunday morning in Jerusalem.Why Crucify, Why Not Stone? 4Dr. David H. Linden writes about why the Jews would not stoneJesus, and how that worked right into the plans of God.We Confess 8Rev. Hyde looks at Article...