A Father who is there

Here is the latest installation of brief reflections on the Heidelberg Catechism.  As a way to mark the 450th anniversary Continue reading →

Why aren’t you Lutheran?

“So why aren’t you a Lutheran?” That was the question asked to a candidate being examined for an interim pastoral Continue reading →

A window into worship

I’m in the midst of preaching through 1 Peter right now, and while preparing for this week’s sermon came across Continue reading →

What’s the problem?

[Note: a shorter version of this article also appears in the March 2013 newsletter of Bethel Presbyterian Church. Yeah, I’m Continue reading →

The nature and content of saving faith

Here is the latest installation of brief reflections on the Heidelberg Catechism.  As a way to mark the 450th anniversary Continue reading →

Bonhoeffer on reality (and a few other thoughts)

I recently finished reading Eric Metaxas’ superb biography on Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and it’s generated a lot of thoughts on two Continue reading →

Jesus Christ, the perfect and necessary Mediator

The Heidelberg Catechism is one of the most significant teaching documents in the Reformed Faith. This year marks the 450th Continue reading →

It never gets old

Some phrases in Scripture just seem to grab hold of you and never let go. A recent one for me Continue reading →