Monthly Archives: June 2011

The Detour is the Main Road

Ron Hutchcraft wrote: I’m one of those people with a wall-to-wall schedule I’m afraid. And maybe like you, there’s just like no time in there for Murphy’s Law–no time for anything to go wrong. Occasionally, Mr. Murphy still visits me. … Continue reading

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The Hound of Heaven Caught Francis Thompson

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Is It a Sin to Act Against Your Conscience?

From Justin Taylor’s Blog – Between Two Worlds   http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/justintaylor/2011/06/23/is-it-a-sin-to-act-against-your-conscience/ Martin Luther said, “To act against conscience is neither right nor safe.” Was he right? R. C. Sproul answers: Here we must tread carefully lest we slice our toes on the … Continue reading

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Joel Beeke on Applicatory Preaching that Connects with our Generation in 2011

This morning, 15 pastors from the West Michigan Lakeshore met (Tuesday, June 21, 2011) for about 90 minutes at Harbor Reformed Baptist Church in Holland to discuss the theme “Applicatory Preaching that Connects with Our Generation in 2011”.  Joel Beeke from Puritan Reformed … Continue reading

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A Missionary at the Border of Eternity

Fred Sinclair came to our church in 2003.  He was an Air Force military veteran who had suffered a stroke, paralyzing the left side of his body.  He’s travelled about quite smartly in a Hoveround wheelchair. A few months ago, at … Continue reading

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Don’t Be Blinded by the Love of Living

Sitting at our graduation ceremonies, we naturally dream of fame, wealth, and a nice home in the suburbs, with our 2.5 children.  Our default setting is to aim in life for the personally satisfying and comfortable goals of notoriety, prosperity, and tranquility.  … Continue reading

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Toughen Your Sons, Mom

A mother’s tenderness and softness are very important in developing the character of her sons, but it is possible to overdose on a good thing. Proverbs 25:16 Have you found honey? Eat only what you need, Lest you have it in … Continue reading

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