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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Doers of the Word ........................................... Rev. Wybren H. Oord .............2In this meditation, Rev. Oord writes about the necessity of Christians to benot only doers, but also hearers of God’s Word.Patriotic Music In Worship................................. Dr. Mark W. Karlberg .............4Rev. Karlberg expresses some thoughts on the appropriateness of patrioticmusic within the worship...
In the Day of His Justice ...................................... Rev. Paul Lindemulder .............2Rev. Lindemulder takes us through the prophecy of Obediah to illustratethe victory Jehovah has won for His people.Christian Education: Is it a Mess? (Part I) ......... Dr. William D. Dennison ..........4In this series of articles, Rev. Dennison looks at Christian...
Who May Ascend the Hill of the Lord?................. Rev. Brian D. Vos ......................2Rev. Vos presents a meditation on Psalm 24 which explains how the secondAdam was able to do that which the first Adam could not.The Ascension of Jesus: Myth or Fact?.................Rev. Johan Tangelder ...............5Although often ignored, the Ascension of...
The Master’s Plan.......................... Rev. Roger Sparks ................................. 2Do you ever wonder if there is a master plan that makes life worth living? Rev.Sparks writes about a life that was given a sense of purpose through Christ.In His Own Image...............................Rev. Wybren Oord .......................................4The Bible teaches us that God created us in...
Every Mouth Stopped .......................... Rev. Zachary Anderson ................................. 2How important is the Law of God in bringing us to the grace of God? In thisarticle Rev. Anderson looks at Lords Day 2 of the Heidelberg Catechism.Justification by Faith in the Theology of Norman ShepherdDr. David Van Drunen ........................... 5Dr. Van...
The Fruit of Our Lips ....................... Rev. Calvin Tuininga ................................. 2Rev. Calvin Tuininga offers sage advice as to how we are to use our words.Teen Scene: Feet of the Gospel ............ Mr. David Vander Meer .................................. 4Continuing his look at the armor of a Christian, Mr. Vander Meer explains howproper...
We Have Not Passed This Way Before ................ Rev. Stephen De Boer ................... 2Rev. Steve De Boer writes about our approach to the uncertain events of 2003.The Snare of Misdirected Pity (2) ................ Mrs. Jan Groenendyk ............. 4Mrs. Groenendyk concludes her article on misdirected compassion.A Comfort Filled Document ..................... Rev....
Skeletons in the Closet of Christmas ............. Rev. Kevin Hossink ........................... 2Rev. Hossink looks at the not so pure genealogy of Jesus and finds that the roadto Bethlehem takes some interesting turns.The Snare of Misdirected Pity (1) ............. Mrs. Jan Groenendyk .................. 4Mrs. Groenendyk agrees that the Christian should show...
Focusing on Thanks ....................................... Rev. Ancil Merwin ........................... 2Rev. Merwin draws attention to the One who deserves our thanks for bothheavenly and earthly blessings.Shepherding the Flock Through Continuing Education................ Rev. Wm. Jason Tuinstra ................. 4Rev. Tuinstra offers a means through which Elders and Deacons can be betterprepared before they take...
Who Dies for a Lost Son? .......................................Rev. Mark Stewart ...........................2In this meditation, Rev. Stewart presents a fresh look at a familiar parable.Sound Bites - 1966 ..................................................................................4Quotes from the fifteenth year of Torch and Trumpet that still speak to us today.Why the Message of Reformation is Meaningless to Modern Men and...
Lift Up Your Hearts ..........................................Rev. Daniel R. Hyde ...................2In this meditation Rev. Hyde looks at the very positive and joyful results oflifting up our hearts in worship.Bible Study: A Spiritual Must ................................Rev. Arthur Besteman ....................4Rev. Besteman offers a most important challenge to all of us as the church beginsa new...
Desiring a Clean Heart ..................................Rev. Dennis Royall ...................2Using Psalm 51, Rev. Royall invites us to use the summer as a time to evaluateour progress in holiness.Educating Our Children (1) ................................... Rev. Wilbur Bruinsma .....................4Considering what type of education to give your children? Rev. Bruinsma takes alook at the agenda of...
A Song of Ascents .................................................... Dr. Simon J. Kistemaker ..................2Dr. Simon Kistemaker explains how the Songs of Ascents, especially Psalm 133,prepared the Israelites for worship, and how they should apply to us today.Our Father in Heaven and Earthly Fathers ......... Rev. Jay A. Wesseling .....................3By looking at the way our...
Jesus Is Alive and Well...Reigning over Planet Earth........................................Rev. Randal Lankheet ..............2In this meditation Rev. Randal Lankheet explores the common misconception thatSatan is reigning over planet Earth.Needs Which Wives Need Met at Home (1)..........Rev. Richard J. Kuiken ................4In the first of three articles, Rev. Richard Kuiken explains to husbands one of...
The Christian: God’s Delight........................ Rev. Fritz Harms .......................2In this meditation Rev. Fritz Harms looks for the balance between a sorrow for oursin and an understanding that we have been accepted of God.Johan Herman Bavinck (1895-1964):The Legacy of a Missionary, Professor and Author....................................................Rev. Johan D. Tangelder ...............4Rev. Tangelder reviews the influence...
Kindness ................................................................... Rev. Ron Van Overloop ...................2Rev. Van Overloop presents a meditation on the Fruit of Kindness and how to applyit to our Christian lives.The Changing Face of Liberalism ........................Rev. Casey Freswick .......................3Rev. Freswick explains the how certain compromises introduced liberalism andhow those same compromises are being made today.The Qur’an...
Where, O Man, Is Your Trust? ..............................Rev. Patrick Edouard....................2In light of events that took place in 2001, Rev. Edouard challenges us with the questionof the new year.“Not A Square Inch .....................................Rev. Brian Vos.........................4Rev. Vos looks at the Lordship of Christ in the Classroom and the kind of educationcovenant children should...
Call His Name Jesus ...............................................Rev. Derrick J Vander Meulen............2Rev. Derrick Vander Meulen looks a common misunderstanding that people haveduring Christmastime, that of misunderstanding Christ.Sound Bites - 1957 ...............................................................................................................4Quotes from the Torch and Trumpet’s seventh year that still speak to us today.Teen Scene - It’s a Wonderful Life .........................Mr. Dave Vander...
The Spirit of Thanksgiving...........................Rev. Art Besteman.......................2Rev. Art Besteman views the way David gave thanks to God as an example of howChristians today can express the Spirit’s fruit of thanksgiving.The Craze for Amusement.............................Rev. Jason Tuinstra....................3Rev. Jason Tuinstra looks at the place of amusement and entertainment in the life ofa Christian.Preaching the...
True Christians Bear a Gentle Fruit...................Rev. Ken Anema...............................2Rev. Ken Anema looks at how Christians should apply the Spirit’s fruit of gentlenessto their lives.Opportunities for Christian Education in a Postmodern Age....................................................................................................Dr. Nelson Kloosterman....................4Dr. Nelson Kloosterman writes about the challenges and opportunities ChristianEducation can bring to a postmodern world.Reformed Youth Services First...
Longsuffering.....................................................Rev. Steve De Boer...............................2Rev. Steve De Boer looks at the fruit of longsuffering as seen in the life ofAbraham and applies it to our lives today.Reading Aloud in the Home................................Mrs. Karen Adams...............................4Mrs. Karen Adams looks at an often neglected character builder - reading outloud to our children.Sound Bites - 1954................................................................................................................8Quotes...