2020 Resources

In the last year, we also have all been reminded about the fragility of life and the uncertainties that can come with disease and death: COVID, a plummeting economy, violence in the streets almost unparalleled in history. Often in such times, we turn to the Psalter for comfort. Today, I’d like to take the reader on a brief survey of a familiar Psalm: Psalm 91.

In this episode, Office Hours talks with Rev. Dr. Kim Riddlebarger about his work with White Horse Inn and his pastoral ministry at Christ Reformed Church in Anaheim, CA. 

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We are reminded by the Word always to give thanks.  No matter the circumstance, the Lord's grace and presence give us sufficient reasons for thanks.  

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This devotional highlights Jesus' willingness and power to heal and to save. Furthermore, it reveals the heart of thanksgiving and praise which flows from a life touched by God's grace and mercy.

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Among the sterling characters of the Old Testament few surpass Joseph for integrity and faith—which shine all the more given the suffering he was called to endure. From one perspective, his life could be summed up as, "how everything went wrong." But Joseph would insist that "everything went right." Is Joseph a special case and have a special faith?  Or does he testify to a promise that applies to the people of Christ as well?

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Psalm 130 is a microcosm of the ordinary Christian life of guilt, grace, and gratitude.

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Peter exhorts Christians to trust in God’s sovereign plan and remain vigilant while we await our blessed hope.

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This meditation reflects upon the Apostle Paul's prayer for the church in Ephesus, which he planted, knows, and loves. By extension this prayer is for Christ's church and people in this present age as we await the Lord's return. Paul's prayer is bold and audacious. It is confident and comforting, knowing that the Lord is able and willing to do more than we can even ask and think.

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In this episode, Office Hours talks to Westminster Seminary California's new Dean of Students,  Rev. Chuck Tedrick. 

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We will be looking at God’s promise to restore the fortunes of Zion and the various ways in which he has done and will do that.  

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In his 1521 translation of the Greek New Testament into German Luther used the word allein (alone) in his translation of Romans 3:28, which says, “For we reckon that a man is justified through faith apart from the works of the law.” Luther was right. He captured Paul's intent, which was to teach salvation sola fide, by faith alone.  

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Genesis 11:1-9

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In this devotional we reflect upon Mary's prayer of praise to the Lord for his favor towards her and his mercy toward all of his children. Mary marvels at the word, works, and presence of the Lord, as do all who share the same faith and Lord as Mary.

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The Old Covenant was a visible thing --  the priests, the altar, the animals and the blood.  The New Covenant is, in many ways, an invisible reality.  

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