Bavinck in Brief: Powerful Preaching
There is power in the Word. That’s a given. But without inspired proclamation, they’re just words on a page. This is what the Lord inspires and calls us to eloquent preaching. Robert MacKenzie offers a glimpse at the contributions of Herman Bavinck, backed by the timeless truth from Augustine. … Read more
Speaking the truth in love
Text of the THEO Trio’s report to General Assembly DORA DAROCZI: Good morning, everyone! My name is Dora from the Calvin Hungarian Presbyterian Church in Calgary, and my friends speaking with me are Anna from … Read more
Steel Your Nerve
Faintheartedness is not good. So how can we avoid it? Further, how do we cultivate its opposite, courage? … Read more
The end of the world as we know it is not the end of the world
There is a promise that can help us face the present challenge with hope and confidence, instead of anxiety and despair. … Read more
Restoring Spiritual Passion
I remember it so vividly I can almost feel the pain in my throat again. I had just finished my exams at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. It was the end of an intense term, filled with lots of activities. My wife Irene was expecting our first child, and she’d travelled ahead of me, up to our new home in Seattle on the airplane. And my job? My job was to … Read more
Lifting clergy burden
The Protestant Reformation, particularly in England, marked a major change in how pastoral care was done in churches. Up to that time, clergy in the Roman Catholic church focused their efforts on the sacraments: the worship service, confession, marriage, extreme unction and so forth. The priest was not the active component to such ministry, it was chiefly based on the grace bestowed by … Read more
Bavinck in Brief: The Essence of Christianity?
Accommodating to culture succeeds only in making the Church indistinguishable from the world: sixth of a series. Upon occasion I have been asked why we today should study the work of Herman Bavinck (1856-1921), a … Read more
When The Holy Spirit arrives
Anna Farlie, left, Dora Daroczi, and Abigail McGuffin are the THEO Trio The THEO Trio overcomes and presents a powerful witness HAMILTON, Ont. – It was the final sederunt of the 2025 General Assembly of … Read more
What is a Presbyterian General Assembly?
Rev. Paul Johnston, in blue shirt, takes in the proceedings at General Assembly 2025. A (possibly radical) proposal for a fresh answer. What is a Presbyterian General Assembly. The short answer is it’s the highest … Read more
Live like Jesus, Be like Jesus
What can we learn from the Lord’s personal devotional life? … Read more
A sinner’s story: from death to life
Four years ago, I was without hope and without God in the world—until I was adopted by the King of the Universe. I pray this story encourages God’s people and stirs faith in His redemptive power, grace, and zeal to pursue His lost sheep. … Read more
The Art of Healthy Dust-Shaking (2)
Shalom may stick or ricochet back – keep an attitude of peace no matter what. … Read more
Everyone loves a good witness
In a world where people create their own versions of truth, many of us grow weary. Praise God for raising up new believers who are drawn to the light. … Read more