In this Old Year-New Year contribution, Rev. Arthur Besteman writes: The church in her witness to the world in this century needs members grounded in the Word, committed to the truth of the Reformed Faith, and convinced that “the fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” Will you be that kind of member in […]
At this time of the year the election and installation of elders and deacons is again at hand. The responsibilities associated with these offices in the church are far greater than many may think. This article is the fourth in a series, For Elders and Deacons, by Rev. Harry G. Arnold, pastor of the First […]
Wise men and fools both observe Christmas. But what a difference! The glory of wise men is that amid all the secular hubbub and hullabaloo of the Christmas season they are always asking: “Where is He . . . ? we saw His star . . . and are come to worship Him.” The tragedy […]
“And the angel said unto them, Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all the people.” Luke 2:10 It is not strange that the shepherds were sore afraid when suddenly out of that star-studded canopy of the sky there burst upon them a heavenly messenger. The […]
This is my last contribution to “Our Question Box” column. Having accepted a retirement appointment from the Highland Hills Christian Reformed Church in Grand Rapids to serve as Director of their new Pastoral Care Center, all my spare time in the next several months will he used in preparing for this new work. I am grateful […]
This series by Rev. Henry Vander Kam, pastor of Grace Christian Reformed Church, Kalamazoo, Michigan, is intended for church societies, study groups, and all others interested. Two lessons appear each month. LESSON 9 II Timothy 4:1–8 Preach the Word! In the previous chapter Paul had warned Timothy concerning the nature of the times to come […]
Miss Johanna Timmer, departmental editor of Reformed Women Speak writes: The following poem appeared in the November 1975 issue of The Presbyterian Guardian. With the permission of the Rev. John Mitchell, editor-in-chief (one of my colleagues at Philmont Christian High), I am reproducing it here. It was written by Mrs. Ellen Obed when she was […]
Rev. Clarence G. Werkema is pastor of the Walker Christian Reformed Church, Grand Rapids, Michigan. In writing about “Here‘s Life America,” Rev. Werkema states that the movement “has found its way into the Christian Reformed Church, and that it “has been embraced by those who have signed the Form of Subscription whereby they promised to […]
In this article, Rev. Ring Star comments on the action of the 1976 CRC Synod pertaining to the appeal of the Dutton CRC consistory concerning the approval by Classis Grand Rapids East of Dr. Allen Verhey’s candidacy for the ministry; also, he comments specifically on the editorial writing in The Banner about this matter. Rev. […]
The month of December is Advent month. Advent means the coming of Jesus Christ whose birth is celebrated toward the end of December. Usually Advent month is remembered by considering the prophecies of the coming of Christ in the Old Testament. And when we think of the prophecies that speak of Christ, we usually think […]