There are many different and difficult circumstances that Christian young people face today. Times of discouragement might come when you don’t do as well in school as you had hoped or as your parents had expected. Or, the situation might be that you begin to wonder whether it is even in God’s plan for you […]
How the Lord has blessed us! What a privilege it is to be raised in a Christian home with God-fearing parents and to sit under the preaching of the gospel every week. Have you ever stopped to think how the Lord has blessed us? We have much more than we need. Are we content with […]
A Story from the Time of the Afscheiding translated by Rev. Cornelius Hanko Chapter 16 A Night Attack On Hilversum The Secession was spreading and matters that had to do with the relationships between the Secessionist and the authorities were coming to a head. A small congregation of Secessionists had been organized in Hilversum, the […]
On May 2, 1945, Rev. Rodney Miersma was born in Luverne, Minnesota. His parents are Henry and Ann Miersma who now live in Rock Valley, Iowa. Rev Miersma grew up in Edgerton, Minnesota. While he was growing up, Rev Miersma attended the Free Christian School in Edgerton, Minnesota through the eighth grade. Then he attended […]
Erosion. Accretion. Erosion. Accretion. Erosion. Accretion. The movement of the sand upon the shore, blown by wind and carried by waves, is a constant reminder of the changeableness of this life; of our need to rest upon a firm foundation. Working day after day at the same site along the golden beaches, I am amazed […]
Just recently a few of us traveled to Tasmania for the Evangelical Presbyterian Church camp. It was such an edifying experience I wanted to share it. I also hope that in sharing it, it will help our young people as we “Look to the Future.” This was a very special trip for me and I […]
Bonnie is a freshman at Heritage Christian High School in Lansing, Illinois. God gives us many trials that We think we cannot bear But to worry is not the answer, For we know we’re in His care. There’s sickness all around us and Our loved ones chances may seem dim, But remember we’re His children […]
Bonnie is a freshman at Heritage Christian High School, in Lansing, Illinois. In memory of Mrs. Pat Haak of our South Holland Protestant Reformed Church and Mrs. Carolyn Houck of our Peace Protestant Reformed Church. Life is hard when you lose someone you love, But we all know that person is in heaven above. Times […]
Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word ( Psalm 119:9). Young people, you have either recently gotten a driver’s license, or you hope to get one soon. I have a question for you new or prospective drivers: when you come to an intersection in the road, […]
Reprinted from the Loveland PRC newsletter. If the “rapture” is not secret, why do we read of Christ’s coming as sudden and unexpected (I Thess.5:1-9)? He comes, Scripture says, as a thief in the night (Matt. 24:34; II Pet. 3:10; Rev. 3:3; 16:15). What could be more secret or unexpected than that? The truth is […]