A Statement from the Family of Robert and Barbara Lesslie On the Shooting That Took Their Lives and Others
“We do not grieve as those without hope. Our hope is found in the promise of Jesus Christ….”
Read more on the background to this incident here. While we know there are no answers that will satisfy the question “why,” we are sure of one thing: we do not grieve as those without hope. Our hope is found in the promise of Jesus Christ, and we are enveloped by peace that surpasses all... Continue Reading
Rock Hill Doctor, Wife, Grandchildren, Worker Killed In York County Mass Shooting
A gunman opened fire at a Rock Hill, SC home Wednesday, killing five people, including ARP members Dr. Lesslie and his wife, and seriously injuring one person.
UPDATE: Former NFL player Phillip Adams named as suspect in deadly South Carolina shooting. Read more here. [Editor’s note: Dr. Robert Lesslie was an elder in the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church (ARP). One ARP member remarked, “He was involved in Camp Joy and many other things around our denomination.” Another recalled, “My first memory of... Continue Reading
There Are No Egalitarians When the Dog Attacks
Anyone who thinks I have an obligation to tame my little warrior would change their tune the moment danger came barking.
Bridger Walker, a six-year-old Wyoming boy, was the subject of that story. This little warrior knows better than many males my age what masculinity means. According to an Instagram post published by his aunt, Bridger leapt in front of a charging dog to save his 4-year-old sister….When his father asked him why he threw himself... Continue Reading
Michigan University Can’t Punish Christian Club For Requiring Leaders Be Christian, Judge Rules
A federal court ruled to protect a Christian student organization whose official club status was revoked by a university for requiring its leaders to adhere to its statement of faith.
Judge Robert H. Cleland of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan ruled that the university’s actions “strike at the heart” of the First Amendment and are “obviously odious to the Constitution.” He added that the university’s “disparate and discriminatory” treatment of the religious group violates the Constitution’s Free Exercise Clause. He... Continue Reading
The Sword of The Spirit: “Don’t Leave Home Without It!”
As a young and new Christian, I experienced a remarkable and astonishing incident of the Holy Spirit using His sword in my life.
Suddenly, one of the men appeared and fell against my car begging me to help him. As a young woman warned never to pick up strangers, I hesitated. Immediately, a verse of Scripture flashed through my mind. “Verily I say unto you, inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these... Continue Reading
Seven Fascinating Minister Types and Preaching
How would you describe the preaching you listen to on Sunday morning? Is it one of these seven types of preaching?
We want you to be our minister. We don’t care about your accent, where you grew up, from what seminary you graduated, whether you like football or ride a motorcycle. We are anxious to hear you preach God’s Word, and happy to be enlightened, encouraged, challenged and convicted. We want to be brought into the... Continue Reading
R.C. Sproul: A Life
Nichols paints a portrait of a man who was transformed by the Bible and gripped by God’s character.
Nichols shows Sproul to be a man who adored his wife, loved his family, and honored his friends. He shows him to be a man God raised up to be a gentle warrior, a man with a warm heart and resolute spirit, a man who would love a sinner but not suffer a fool. In other words, he shows him to... Continue Reading
Church of Atlanta Shooting Suspect Distances Itself, Urges ‘No Blame’ on Victims
The church of the alleged gunman in the fatal shootings of eight people in the Atlanta area, stated it was “absolutely distraught when we found out that the shooter was a member of our congregation.”
“Aaron’s actions are antithetical to everything that we believe and teach as a church,” the congregation’s statement reads. “In the strongest possible terms, we condemn the actions of Aaron Long as well as his stated reasons for carrying out this wicked plan. The shootings were a total repudiation of our faith and practice, and such... Continue Reading
God’s Calling for George Müeller
Müller was led to embrace the doctrines of grace—the robust, mission-minded, soul-winning, orphan-loving Calvinism that marked William Carey.
In his book, “21 Servants of Sovereign Joy: Faithful, Flawed, and Fruitfu,” John Piper explores the lives of 21 leaders from church history, offering a close look at their perseverance amidst opposition, weakness, and suffering—inspiring readers toward a life of Christ-exalting courage, passion, and joy. This excerpt is about George Müeller. An Invitation George... Continue Reading
A Year Later: Lessons Learned in a Pandemic
I would never choose to relive the past twelve months. But the Lord has graciously brought opportunities for growth in all of them.
The past year has brought more than its share of hardship and trial. I don’t think any of us would choose to relive it if given the option. But seeing through the eyes of faith means we are able to look at it all and trust that the Lord has indeed been at work in... Continue Reading
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