Pakistan Village News
An update from Rev. Samuel A. David
Benjamin Rush
While so much of our denomination is now centered in the midwest, it is important to be reminded that our American roots stem largely from the early migration of Germans through Pennsylvania. Names like J.P. Boehm and G.M. Weiss remind us of the early years when German Christians were hungry for spiritual food and ordained …
Davao Covenant Reformed Church in Davao City, Philippines
An update from the Davao Covenant Reformed Church in the Philippines.
Hope Haven
Hope Haven works to care for those abroad and those here at home. Their work in providing a “dream home” for Allie is made possible through the support received from donors like the RCUS, which supports Hope Haven through its guideline giving.https://www.hopehaven.org/allies-story-2/
Our World Mission
Dear brothers and sisters,At Christmas time, we remember and celebrate the incredible love God showed us in sending His Son to earth for us, to bring to us His Word, the gospel. We, too, can join in giving the gospel this Christmas season each in his own way as we are each blessed, to others …
Should I Always Expect Goodness from God?
In Lord’s Day #35, Question #94 of the Heidelberg Catechism it says, in part, “trust in [God] alone, with all humility and patience, expect all good from Him only.” Have you ever been confused with the phrase “expect all good?” Is the Catechism teaching I should always expect good, or is it saying that it …
Using the Gift of Reason
We are living in what has been called “postmodern” times. Our culture elevates emotion and celebrates imagination. Reason, however, has not totally lost its influence. It still has significant “sway over the centers of knowledge and power in society.”1 We see this in the advocates of theological liberalism. The Supremacy of Human Reason in Liberalism Contemporary …
Words and Meanings
Some words change meaning over time. For instance, the earliest meaning of English “bully” was “sweetheart” (so says Merriam-Webster.com), but in our day its accepted meaning is a far cry from “sweetheart” (!) and if one needs to learn the current definition of “bully”, standard dictionaries prescribe it. A dictionary changing the meaning of a …
