http://www.reformedbrethren.com Christian Observations from a Reformed Perspective Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:10:39 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Dr. James White speaks truth here that all Christians should carefully hear... [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNFCTSfm1cs] http://www.reformedbrethren.com/2008/11/the-day-after-the-election/ The problem is that American Christians do not have a heart that is thirsting for an experience with God, eager to express gratitude and praise to Him, and open to His response to their efforts to convey humility, appreciation, acknowledgment of His love and character, and joy in knowing and ... http://www.reformedbrethren.com/2008/11/worship/ “Thursday in Minneapolis it was so gorgeous walking home I thought: I should write a post on how astonishing it is that no earthquake swallowed up this city today. Instead God sent warmth and crystal skies and cool breezes and golden leaves and hanging sea gulls over Elliot Park. Amazing. Absolutely amazing! We ... http://www.reformedbrethren.com/2008/11/how-could-god-do-this-to-us/ http://www.reformedbrethren.com/2008/10/happy-reformation-day/ Laura's music is compelling and rich in declaring God's sovereignty. Not only is her music profound, her testimony to His faithfulness is real and hopeful in a great time of need. Her message points to Him.  www.laurastorymusic.com   This video was publish in March, yet I was compelled to post it here for ... http://www.reformedbrethren.com/2008/10/mighty-to-save/ "All these things my hand has made, and so all these things came to be, declares the LORD. But this is the one to whom I will look: he who is humble and contrite in spirit and trembles at my word."  (Isaiah 66:2) Last weekend my wife and I spent time in ... http://www.reformedbrethren.com/2008/10/the-sacrifices-of-god/ Mike Ratliff has posted an excellent article on the condition of the visible church with regards to a lack of understanding and preaching on repentance.  In fact, it seems these days that even mentioning repentance may get you thrown out of the "popular" culture within the church visible. The debate in ... http://www.reformedbrethren.com/2008/10/the-triumph-of-grace-over-the-power-of-sin/ "Christians are condemned who profess to own God for their God and yet do not live as if he were their God. (1) They do not believe in him as a God. When they look upon their sins, they are apt to say, Can God pardon? When they look upon ... http://www.reformedbrethren.com/2008/10/practical-atheists/ The bible tells us that fathers shall not be put to death for their children, nor children put to death for their fathers; each is to die for his own sins. (2 Kings 14:6 and 2 Chronicles 25:4)  Who can argue with that?  If I eat sour grapes, surely it ... http://www.reformedbrethren.com/2008/10/does-god-punish-children-for-the-sins-of-a-parent/ A recent church Fall Newsletter headlined, "Celebrating the Beauty of God's Changing World" Now, at first glance this may seem like a harmless headliner. It sits on top of a beautiful fall picture of children catching falling leaves. Harmless right? It's quite picturesque too. Yet, I can't help to point ... http://www.reformedbrethren.com/2008/10/celebrating-fall/