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The Power of Confession and Repentance
There is a peculiar kind of weight that rests upon the soul when sin is hidden. It does not announce itself with clamor, yet it corrodes quietly from within. David knew this well when he wrote, “When I kept silence, my bones waxed old through my roaring all the day...
Why Theology Matters for the Ordinary Believer
In today’s world of bite-sized devotionals, pop-spirituality, and soundbite sermons, theology can feel like something reserved for pastors,...
Law and Gospel: How Both Shape Our Christian Walk
“The law is not made void through faith: yea, we establish the law.” — Romans 3:31 The tension between law and gospel has captivated and confounded...
FAMILY & FELLOWSHIP
Let the Word Dwell Richly: Christ-Centered Worship as a Way of Life – November 2025
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”— Colossians 3:16 In an age where worship has been reduced to an emotional...
All Things for Good: Trusting God’s Providence in Suffering – October 2025
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”— Romans 8:28 There...
Be Ye Holy: The God Who Calls and Sanctifies – September 2025
“But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.”— 1 Peter...
MINISTRY FOCUS
The Steps of a Directed Heart
Proverbs 16:9 — “A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.” In every generation of ministry, this short verse from Proverbs continues to speak with piercing clarity to the hearts of those who serve. It is both a comfort and a correction,...
The Folly of a Boastful Christian
This is a summary post of the Wednesday Evening Sermon from August 27, 2025 – listen to the sermon here: The Follow of a Boastful Christian “Thus...
The God Who Speaks
This is a summary post of the Wednesday Evening Sermon from August 20, 2025 - listen to the sermon here: The God Who Speaks In every generation, the...
COMMUNITY & OUTREACH
Rebuilding Broken Communities Through the Ordinary Means of Grace
In our cultural moment, when the world reels from division, violence, and an increasing sense of alienation, many Christians look for extraordinary solutions—revivals, movements, and innovations—to heal what is broken in our communities. But the Scriptures and the...
Urban and Rural Missions: Different Contexts, One Gospel
“Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” — Mark 16:15 The great commission of our Lord Jesus Christ was not limited by...
Caring for Widows and Orphans: The Forgotten Call of James 1:27
“Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself...
OPINION
Ministers Response: A Struggling Heart in a Broken World
This letter is in response to the letter received from Jake H. from Pocatello, Idaho titled A Struggling Heart in a Broken World Dear Jake, First, thank you for writing. It takes courage to be honest about doubt, especially in a time when many pretend that faith is...
Letter to the Editor: A Struggling Heart in a Broken World
The following was received from Jake H. of Pocatello, Idaho on Monday, November 3rd. Dear Editor, I don’t usually write letters like this. Honestly,...
The Temptation to Reinvent the Wheel: A Call to Faithful Simplicity in the Church
Somewhere in a ministry conference hall, a keynote speaker steps onto a stage lit with soft blues and amber spotlights. The screen behind him glows...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Ministers Response: A Struggling Heart in a Broken World
This letter is in response to the letter received from Jake H. from Pocatello, Idaho titled A Struggling Heart in a Broken World Dear Jake, First, thank you for writing. It takes courage to be honest about doubt, especially in a time when many pretend that faith is...
Letter to the Editor: A Struggling Heart in a Broken World
The following was received from Jake H. of Pocatello, Idaho on Monday, November 3rd. Dear Editor, I don’t usually write letters like this. Honestly,...
LATEST CHURCH NEWS
Announcing CalvaryHerald.org: The Reformed Christian Voice
Redeemed In Faith Reformed Church is excited to announce the launch of a brand-new digital presence: CalvaryHerald.org. This new website will serve as the online home of our Calvary Herald newsletter—an ambitious project designed to provide Christ-centered, Reformed...
Response to the IRS Ruling on Pulpit Political Endorsements
In a recent court filing announced this week, the IRS signaled a major shift in its interpretation of the 1954 Johnson Amendment: pastors may now endorse political candidates from the pulpit without risking their church’s tax-exempt status—so long as the communication...
Introducing Planning Center Services to Empower Member Engagement and Connection
Redeemed In Faith Reformed Church is excited to announce the launch of a powerful new tool to help members stay connected, engaged, and informed: Planning Center. This innovative platform will streamline member management, group and event coordination, and provide a...
LATEST NATIONAL NEWS
Seeking Justice and Truth: Evangelical Legal Petition Calls for Reversal of Obergefell Decision
In a legal development that has stirred national attention, Liberty Counsel, a prominent evangelical legal organization, has formally asked the United States Supreme Court to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges, the 2015 decision that imposed same-sex marriage on all fifty...
Restoring Fairness in Women’s Sports: A Just Stand for God-Ordained Distinctions
In a bold call for justice and equity, Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman, joined by 25 other state attorneys general, has urged the NCAA to correct what they describe as a grievous wrong—the erasure of female athletes’ accomplishments through the inclusion of...
Federal Appeals Court Upholds West Virginia Ban on Abortion Pill: A Victory for Life and the Rule of Law
In a decisive blow to the abortion industry, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld West Virginia’s ban on the abortion pill, mifepristone, affirming the state’s right to protect the unborn and regulate medical practices within its borders. The ruling,...