Deborah was a prophetess and judge whom we could call the Joan of Arc of the Old Testament. She was a woman who, in an hour of extreme emergency and…
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Who Was Timothy?
The Apostle Paul had many coworkers and close companions. But most likely Paul’s closest companion was Timothy. Timothy is prominent in Paul’s ministry and letters. In six of Paul’s thirteen…
How Should I Deal with Loneliness?
Loneliness is no respecter of persons. It can strike young and old, married and unmarried, male and female, rich and poor, extrovert and introvert. For some, loneliness may result from…
2027 Winter Conference at Reformation Bible College: The Cross of Christ
To a lost world, the cross of Jesus Christ is an offense. But for Christians, the cross reveals the power and love of God in rescuing sinners from judgment and…
Who Was Mary Slessor?
There is something about Mary Slessor that has turned her into a legend. By the time she died, she was as well-known as one of her role models, David Livingstone.…
The Sovereign God of Blessing and Calamity
If God is God, then He is sovereign over all things. I have frequently taught a seminary course on the theology of the Westminster Confession of Faith. The third chapter…
Who Was Stephen?
There is a temptation to assume that the people who receive the most attention in Scripture must be the most significant. Yet Stephen reminds us that significance in God’s kingdom…
Most Canadian Evangelicals Are Wrong About Sin: The State of Theology
The State of Theology survey from Ligonier Ministries Canada reveals what people really believe about the Christian faith. Unfortunately, the survey’s key findings show that theological confusion is prevalent—not only…
How Can I Deal with Fear?
When was the last time you were afraid? Really afraid? For many of us, that is harder to answer than it should be. We reach back and find childhood: a…
Human Tragedies, Divine Purposes
One of the great quests in the history of philosophy is investigation into the meaning and purpose of life. Philosophy seeks the purpose not only of human existence but also…
