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O Unworthy One, Christ Draws Near!

October 31, 2022

My family and I recently had the opportunity to read the Bible together with another family who joined us for a meal. On this particular evening we chose Mark 1:1-13. In this section we read about the unique ministry of John the Baptist as the forerunner of the Lord Jesus Christ. Typically, after reading the … More

Evangelism in the Age of Technology

October 5, 2022

In several respects, evangelism is different than any other Christian practice. It entails intentionally speaking to a lost person about Jesus. Although our behavior should be consistent with the gospel we are sharing, evangelism is still that—sharing the good news that Christ died for sinners and calling a person to repent and believe the message. … More

Van Til: The Bible Speaks

September 26, 2022

One of my favorite theologians is Cornelius Van Til. He was a philosopher, apologist, and professor at Westminster Theological Seminary for 43 years. His approach to defending the faith was rather unique and still causes polar responses. But one of his most helpful comments assists us today. Van Til wrote “The Bible is thought of … More

Wisdom for Life

September 5, 2022

Have you ever found yourself overwhelmed? You had a situation or a problem before you and you weren’t sure what to do next. You’ve got to make some decision that has immediate consequences, for better or worse, and you’re not quite sure which is best. Life is full of these sorts of moments. How much … More

We Need the Truth

August 15, 2022

Every Christian is called by God to love the truth. We are not simply called to love true things such as 2+2=4 or that the sun produces light, or that the grass is green because they exist as such. We are called to love the truth because every fact exists as God’s truth realized. When … More

Devoted to Christ’s Church

June 1, 2021

Do you know that pastors need to hear good sermons too? One of the great joys of my life is an annual pastor’s conference with the Banner of Truth Trust. I sat in in on some wonderful sessions that honed in on a simple theme: Devoted to Christ’s Church. I’d like for us to consider … More

Ask, Seek, Knock

May 15, 2020

Have you ever been tempted to give up praying for someone or something? You had spent all this time and effort hoping and praying and it just seems as if God has put you on hold, so to speak. When we work through the Scriptures and drink in deep the living spring that is God's … More

He Bears You Up

March 13, 2020

There is a mountain that I’ve often hunted on near my home. There is a beautiful trail near its peak. As you walk, if you are able to keep your chin up along the way, you can peer out over the horizon and see for miles on end. A year or so ago, my son … More

A Time of Testing

November 29, 2019

For many of us, we often see our lives as a flipbook of the mundane. Our schedules become repetitious, and thoroughly predictable. But in the midst of this string of the ordinary, God may come, and present to us a defining moment in our lives. A moment when our actions will have repercussions that may … More

Christ Reformed Church of Alexandria

To live faithfully, according to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and help others to be His disciples.

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