Handling Judges
What do we do with the questionable characters of Judges? ...
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With so many people unfamiliar with our tradition, here is an explainer on how we will add new elders and deacons. ...
Matthew Smith & Indelible Grace
We are pleased to host an evening with Matthew Smith & Indelible Grace...
Wednesday Prayers
Come and sit in the presence of God. Come experience the joy of looking to the Lord “as the eyes of a servant looks to the hand of his master.”...
Why the Church?
Is the church a necessary part of the Christian life? Did Christ even want a church?...
Officer Nominations!
With so many people unfamiliar with our tradition, here is an explainer on how we will add new elders and deacons. ...
Keep ReadingWednesday Prayers
Come and sit in the presence of God. Come experience the joy of looking to the Lord “as the eyes of a servant looks to the hand of his master.”...
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Covenantal Baptism
Why do we baptize infants and will I have to baptize mine? ...
Keep ReadingPart 1: My Own Captivity
This is a tricky subject and one that may seem unimportant, but it is actually critical. I know it is something I feel strongly about, and something that has been central to my own journey of faith. My own story is probably a decent way to get at the issue. When I came into the Presbyterian Church in America I was nothing more than a Reformed Baptist. I didn't know much b...
Keep ReadingThe Mode of Baptism
Why do we baptize through pouring of water?...
Keep ReadingThe Psalms: Our Book of Prayer
The Psalms were given to us to be our Prayer Book and to teach us how to interpret our world....
Keep ReadingUnderstanding the Benedict Option
The Benedict Option is a provocative book we've been wrestling with in our Forum. Here are some thoughts that might help make sense of the author's points....
Keep ReadingBriar...What??
Briarwood PCA is making headlines for requesting permission to create its own police force. Since people may ask you about it, here is my response (without knowing all the details)....
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The Torah
Reflection and thanksgiving as we complete our sermons on the first five books of the Bible....
Keep ReadingHappy Halloween!
Halloween marks one of the more important days in church history. Do you know the whole story?...
Keep ReadingThoughts on Race
How does the gospel free you to think rationally about the race problems in our country?...
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Raising Hands in Worship
We raise our hands to God during worship, not because of our emotions but because he tells us to....
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Why the Church?
Is the church a necessary part of the Christian life? Did Christ even want a church?...
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