Author Archives: Covenant Presbyterian

Author and bread-maker Abigail Dodds talks about what something as simple as the mixture of flour, water, and yeast can teach us about God, the Bible, and what it really means to be satisfied by our Savior. Excerpt: Abigail DoddsOne of my very favorite Bible passages is Colossians 3:1–4. It says, “If then you have beenContinue reading “Biblical Metaphors & Breadmaking”

BlackRock is a name you may not know. If you have read Rod Dreher’s Live Not By Lies, though, which some of us are doing in our spare time, you’ll know that many large corporations have embraced social progressivism or woke capitalism as their mission and values set (pp. 74-75). You may then be interestedContinue reading “Under the Influence”

“But why on earth do you need to make sympathy into a bad thing?” Doug Wilson breaks down that Fox and Bear Brené Brown video on empathy ahead of the holidays when we’re perhaps most tempted to take on the emotions or idols of our family members. The goal is not to just win theContinue reading “Brene Brown on Empathy | Doug Wilson”

In the spirit of No Quarter November, Douglas Wilson has thrown a final bone to his readers on Blog & Mablog, responding this time to Relevant Magazine’s questioning why some Christians simply won’t get v@ccin@t3d. The quotes are many, but here are some of the more memorable moments: You tell me that because I amContinue reading “Mandatorians”

The words “religious belief” are often taken to mean something laughable, untrue, or relegated to the realm of grandmas reading nursery rhymes to their grandchildren. Certainly not for the workplace, and definitely not for politics. The New Testament has been passed down for almost 1,700 years and been translated into 250 languages. But the questionContinue reading “Is the New Testament Reliable? (5 mn)”

The holiday season and winter can be lonely and bring to light our insecurities, failings, despair, and disappointments, especially with our family and with ourselves. What’s the best way a gospel-preaching church can help its members who struggle with depression and anxiety? Pastor and author Paul Tripp sat down with David Powlison, TGC Council memberContinue reading “How to Care for Someone Battling Anxiety and Depression (TGC)”

“[The purpose of this series is to] teach you to be the kind of person who’s always learning. Somebody who’s always curious and capable of teaching yourself any new subject.” The Commons at CanonPress is a new initiative focussed on walking through a number of texts with New Saint Andrews’ instructors central to their curriculum.Continue reading “Want to Learn to Be a Lifelong Learner – for Free?”

What was the star that appeared in the sky more than 2,000 years ago and directed the Magi to undertake a massive journey of faith? The Star of Bethlehem is a comprehensive investigation of the story found in the Biblical Gospel of Matthew about the star that guided the Magi to the Christ child, combiningContinue reading “The Star of Bethlehem”

Courtesy of Sally Lloyd-Jones, here is your free Jesus Storybook Bible Advent Kit for our littles, including: 24 printable Christmas ornaments (art by Jago) Reading plan for each day of December Christmas Soundtrack Coloring pages from The Jesus Storybook Bible Coloring Book Printable memory cards New bonus ornament from Song of the Stars Even more surprises Follow alongContinue reading “FREE Jesus Storybook Bible Advent Kit “

By Andre Schutten, Joe Boot, Nathan Oblak, Ryan Eras, Tim Stephens  / November 17, 2021 Excerpt: What, Joe [Boot], you’re mentioning about the people in Egypt and how they blamed Moses and Aaron for how essentially the government – Pharaoh – was viewing them because of Moses and Aaron’s response towards them. And that was probably the biggest issue I dealt with:Continue reading “Church, Magistrate, and Law”