Editor’s Notes—The PRC first had contact with Rev. George Hutton and the Bible Presbyterian Church in Larne in 1983. This church rather suddenly broke off relations with the PRC in 1987, and joined the Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland. Some of the members of Rev. Hutton’s group refused to join the Free Presbyterians, believing that […]
Thanks to Tom Cammenga for the inspiring article with his memories from our Psalter. How interesting that in some instances his memories parallel mine! This is due, in part, to our common heritage in our primary and secondary education at Hope Protestant Reformed School and Covenant Christian High School. How true it is that what […]
Young reader, as God’s child, what do you seek in the way of entertainment? What amuses you in your leisure time? Let’s briefly consider what type of entertainment you should seek as you desire to live according to God’s will. When you ask your parents’ permission to do something or go somewhere, and their answer […]
February 16 Read Exodus 19:1-6 The Israelites traveled from Rephidim to the wilderness of Sinai, a distance of about one hundred fifty miles and encamped at the foot of the mountain. Moses ascends the mount to receive instructions from God regarding the preparations for receiving the Law of God. The people must realize their relation […]
On the second Wednesday of this month, the consistories call to worship the members of the Protestant Reformed Churches in observance of Prayer Day. At this special worship service, we are reminded of our complete dependence upon the Lord and ask him to bless our labors. Soon the farmers will prepare their fields and will […]
“Grandfather, grandfather—what is happening?” the boy rushed towards his grandfather as the older man shut the gate of the sheepfold. “In the city—“ he panted, “it’s, it’s total confusion!” “Calm down, my son,” the grandfather answered. But he, too, felt a quiver of fear ripple through his aged body as he began to discern a […]
“Children have an important work to do in the church. It is not reserved for when they make confession of faith someday in the future when the they get to be 16, 17, or 18. However, the work of the children in the church is now, and that important work is this: to obey all […]
As far as doctors’ offices went this was nothing like she had ever seen. Well, actually it was because she had been here only a few days before but that had been the first time. The family doctor to whom they had gone their entire married life had recently moved his office to a brand […]
Peter was offended that His Lord Whom he adored Abased Himself to wash their feet. And he to Christ implored: Never shalt Thou wash my feet– That is a servant’s task! Thou art our Lord and Master. Omit me, Lord, I ask. Christ’s answer silenced Peter: If I don’t wash your feet You cannot be […]
Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach’s sake and thine often infirmities. I Timothy 5:23 In our last article, we saw that God permits the use of alcoholic beverages. But what constitutes the proper use of alcohol? This is an important question. He who is concerned to ask it, and […]