• We Don’t Need Superman

    by Howard Q. Davis Jr.

    In chapter two of Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands, Paul David Tripp relates a story of a church member who called the pastor to get him to help a man. Tripp’s comment to the member was, “Isn’t God’s love amazing? God cares about this man and put one of His children in his path. God cares about you and has given you the opportunity to be an instrument in His hands.” Those of us who are not pastors are prone to want the pastor to do everything! We expect him to be in charge of everything from moving tables for the ladies’ meeting to being the chief administrative officer. That is certainly not the pastor’s role. The flip side of the coin is that in many churches the pastor wants to be and is the CEO, but that is not a biblical model either and will, ultimately, lead to serious problems for the ministry.
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  • How to Spend the Day with God

    by Richard Baxter

    A holy life is inclined to be made easier when we know the usual sequence and method of our duties - with everything falling into its proper place. Therefore, I shall give some brief directions for spending the day in a holy manner.
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  • Book Review: A Lover’s Quarrel with the Evangelical Church

    by Paul D Mulner

    Editor’s Note: It’s not often that we post book reviews on Reformation Journal and this isn’t one I had planned on writing; but here we are. Warren Smith is the publisher of the Evangelical Press News Service, a career journalist, and a frequent writer for WORLD Magazine. I met Warren a few years ago and have known that this book was in the works for some time. Warren was also kind enough to speak to some of the issues covered in this book in a series of lectures hosted by Reformation Journal in Charlotte, NC. I ordered the book when it was published because Warren is my friend. Though I knew Warren to be a skilled writer, I had already read extensively on this subject and anticipated merely skimming the book. When it arrived I sat on the porch with pipe in hand and began to read; four hours (and no breaks) later I was done. As I said, I bought the book because Warren is my friend. I’m writing a review of this book only because my friend has written a book that I wholeheartedly believe is worth reading. After a week or so of reflection I think I have figured out why the book was so helpful to me and worth your time:
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