Practical Theology

The Root and Soil of Holiness

Posted on October 29, 2009. Filed under: Bible & Book Studies, Practical Theology, Reformed Theology Conferences | Tags: , , |

 
The Root and Soil of Holiness
“Every plant must have both soil and root. Without both of these there can be no life, no growth, no fruit.”
“Holiness must have these. The root is “peace with God”; the soil in which that root strikes itself, and out of which it draws the vital sap, is the free [...]

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“Think the Thoughts of God”

Posted on August 18, 2009. Filed under: Practical Theology, Prayers&Devotionals | Tags: , |

“For my thoughts are not your thoughts,
neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord.”
Isaiah 58:8
“I have often listened to Christian people who are in some perplexity and even as they have been stating their problem, I have realized that their trouble was wholly due to the fact that they had dropped back to the [...]

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“How To Spend The Day With God”

Posted on August 11, 2009. Filed under: Covenant Theology, Practical Theology, Prayers&Devotionals | Tags: , , |

Title:   ”HOW TO SPEND THE DAY WITH GOD”
Author:   Richard Baxter (1615-1691) [adapted and updated by Matthew Vogan]

“This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”
Psalm 118:24

A holy life is inclined to be made easier when we know the usual sequence and method of our duties – with everything [...]

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“See that no one leads you astray…”

Posted on April 27, 2009. Filed under: Bible & Book Studies, Christianity, Practical Theology, Professional Photography | Tags: , , , , |

There is no “new” thing under the sun.  See what sayeth the Lord God: 
“As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the close of the age?”  And Jesus answered them, [...]

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A Man who Get’s It: Masculine Logic and Feminine Logic

Posted on February 17, 2009. Filed under: Family Life, Practical Theology | Tags: , |

Masculine Logic and Feminine Logic
February 17, 2009 at 11:27 am (Family, Women)
I’m sure you’ve heard this before. The man will say, “I can’t believe how illogical that woman is. She can’t see one single step in the argument.” The woman will reply, “I can’t believe that he is so slow that he can’t see what [...]

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Thank You Mr. President

Posted on January 21, 2009. Filed under: Practical Theology | Tags: , , |

We are grateful for God’s mercies which are new every morning. We are thankful for His provision of leaders to watch over and care for us. We are thankful for their service.
Thank you Mr. President. If you would like to write a thank you to President Bush. You can go to http://www.mission1accomplished.com  to give thanks [...]

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Theology Girl & “A Heart for Freedom”

Posted on September 24, 2008. Filed under: Christianity, Election 2008, General, Practical Theology, Reformed theology, Theology, Women's Studies | Tags: , , , |

A “Heart for Freedom”
 ”Heavenly Notes”
 JoyPals.com-ReformedWomen
 “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:32
Freedom  – Election 2008 is taking up most of my time and attention and even my theological thoughts are leaning to those things that represent our God-given freedoms.  Here is another article I wrote back in 2005 on “freedom” [...]

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Elections and the Casting of Lots

Posted on September 16, 2008. Filed under: Bible, Calvinist-Doctrine, Christianity, Election 2008, General, Matthew Henry, Practical Theology, Proverbs, Reformed theology, Theology | Tags: , , , , , , |

The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.  Proverbs 16:33
The peace that passes understanding is the knowledge that the Omnipotent, Holy, Righteous and Glorious God is in providential control of all things in heaven and earth.  Let the gainsayers, soothsayers, prognosticators and men/women with no knowledge as dust particles [...]

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