
Largely Unknown but Worthy of Notice
Does it matter if you don’t get acknowledgement for something you’ve done in your service of the Lord? Do you care if your contribution to the development of a valuable […]
Reformed Thought for Christian Living
Does it matter if you don’t get acknowledgement for something you’ve done in your service of the Lord? Do you care if your contribution to the development of a valuable […]
I had the privilege of preaching at Scots Presbyterian in Sydney a couple of Sundays ago, and it reminded me of how much I miss the joy of being able […]
Ulrich Zwingli, the Swiss Reformer, preached his sermon on ‘The Shepherd’ in 1523. The sermon and its publication was widely influential in the developing role and model of ministry in […]
When the Apostle Paul entered Athens, we are told that his spirit was “provoked within him when he saw that the city was given over to idols” (Acts 17:16). As […]
Two Christian radio commentators were being compared, and one was preferred because, ‘he never preaches at us’. The preferred one, ‘is just nice, accepting and just like us, except that […]
I’m retired, and I know I’m getting grumpy, but I’ve visited lots of churches this year (in person or online) and too many of our church services are just too […]
In October, 1980, I was ordained and inducted as a parish minister. Now, forty years on, I sit at my computer writing this article and reflecting on my pilgrimage. I […]
I studied at Moore Theological College from 1973 to 1975, under the principalship of D. B. Knox. We always anticipated his Doctrine 1 lectures, held twice a week for the […]
A preacher must prepare a sermon to preach. But he must also prepare himself to preach. Paul says: ‘Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you […]
On 14 March 2020 a memorial service for Dr Noel Weeks was held at the Shire Christian School, the school he did so much to help set up in and […]
Moderator’s Comments – Posted 1 June 2019 I missed out on his top-floor suite, but President Reagan loved staying at the Anatole whenever he was in town. Dallas’ Hotel Anatole […]
One of the strengths of the Presbyterian Church in the 21st century is the number of missionaries it has sent and supported. Healthy congregations are those praying for and sending […]
One of the Church’s greatest needs is for preachers who feel the power of the doctrines they expound. We need preaching that is imbued with passion. I am, of course, […]
By Campbell Markham Nearly two years ago a Christian couple arrived at Cornerstone, and almost immediately urged me to begin teaching systematic theology to the church. The husband is a […]
Teaching Sunday School to a bunch of five-year olds can be a humbling experience. I found this out one Sunday morning when I was abruptly interrupted mid-way through a dramatic […]
We are all familiar with the joke about how many Presbyterians it takes to change a light bulb. (31 – one to change it, and five six-member committees to review […]