Moderator’s Articles
Looking Back and Looking Ahead
Several years ago my wife, Janie, and I took our 14-year-old granddaughter, Logan, to the Cinema to see “Chronicles of Narnia” from CS Lewis’ book The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. The first time I read CS Lewis I was 23 years old, not redeemed and was not...
What is it to Love?
By: Rev. Patrick Malphrus The theme of synod this year is to love the Lord your God with all of your heart, soul, mind, and strength. But what does it actually mean to love? The article that follows is a condensed version of the sermon I had the honor of preaching...
True Colors
By: Neil Stewart “By smooth words he will turn to godlessness those who act wickedly toward the covenant, but the people who know their God will display strength and take action…yet they will fall by sword and by flame, by captivity and by plunder for many days.”...
Holy Spirit, My Spirit
Following last year’s nomination and election as Moderator, I have spent a lot of time in thought and prayer for you and for our church (Synod). A portion of that time has been in reflection on issues, needs, strengths, weaknesses and direction for our Synod....
Victory Assured from a Trustworthy Scripture
Victory Assured from a Trustworthy Scripture By: Jeff Kingswood Next year, the year of our Lord 2017, should the Lord tarry, we will celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. This movement turned the world upside down as the Word of God was rediscovered and...
Old Insights on the Community of the Cross
Old Insights on the Community of the Cross By: Bob Illman I used to do some work with Peacemaker Ministries. The goal of Peacemakers is to help Christians resolve conflict. In many of our seminars, we started off the presentation projecting a slide that said,...
Insight for Staying on the Ancient Path
As I come to write my last article as Moderator, I must give thanks to God and the Church for the pleasant experience of serving as Moderator. My appreciation for things in the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church has been enhanced. I desire to thank the...
Rejection of the Old Paths
The statistics are alarming. Research organizations such as the Barna Group report that the percentage of residents in the United States who don't attend church has increased by 30% over the last decade. Other data only increases the concern. Studies by several groups...
Insight into the Sabbath Rest
The theme for the ARP denomination this year is "Fresh Insight from Ancient Paths." The theme is based on Jeremiah 6:16, "Thus says the Lord, stand in the ways and see, And ask for the old paths, where the good way is. And walk in it. Then you will find rest for your...
Who Are We?
By: Nathan M. Frazier, Ph. D. Our Scottish roots tap into the powerful Reformation emphases on grace, the Puritan attentiveness to the affections of the heart, and evangelical zeal for the revival of Church and nation. This identity of fierce piety and fervent...