Just Do Something: Final Thoughts
(By David Giarrizzo) God’s Word is clear: “Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” Ephesians 5:17 Seeking the will of the Lord does not have to be a mystical part of the journey of life. In fact, the mystery of God’s decretive will is revealed when God opens our eyes to His writt

The Reformed Pastor Conference
(By: Eddie Goodwin) I have the privilege this weekend of traveling with Dr. Sam Waldron to The Reformed Pastor conference in Durham, NC.  This is an annual event hosted by Springs of Life Church in Durham.  This year’s speakers are Andy Davies, Sam Waldron and Nathan Finn.  Here is a wonderful quote from the conference web page to w

Just Do Something: Life’s Big Decisions
(By David Giarrizzo) Last week I began a short discussion on the topic of God’s will and decision-making flowing from Kevin DeYoung’s book, Just Do Something. In that post I addressed four categories of Christians: planners, plodders, players, and the paralyzed. While local churches should be full of discerning pl

Are you ready to give an answer?
Last night as my family and I finished dropping off our friend, Christina S., at the Buffalo airport I had a most unique opportunity to share the gospel… with a Canadian Customs Agent.   As we returned over the Queenston-Lewiston Bridge, I was asked what I had to declare. I mentioned that I had about $50 in books that I had ordered online. The guard asked me what kind of books they were and I told him “theological books.” Since there was a long line behind us, I thought that would be the end

Is Christian Music Still Christian?
(By Chad Bennett) When I am not listening to class lectures or sermons in my car, I will often listen to the local Christian music stations. More and more this has been a source of frustration in my life. I do not know if I have become more cynical or if the music really has become that bad. The majority of the music, at best, gives nothing substantial and, at worse, presents heresy. Christians are to “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonis