NEWS HEADLINES
06 Helping Answer the Problem of Hunger... by Hermina Dykxhoorn
Before welfare, before food banks and before homeless shelters was Old Testament gleaning, that is now making a successful comeback. Here’s a thrilling report on how it works.
08 Drying and Distributing the Gleanings... by John Van Dyk
And here’s where it’s happening as our editor provides this eye-opening follow-up report on specific gleaning operations sprouting up in North America.
10 WCRF Host First Young Adults Retreat by Glenda Mathes
West Coast Reformed Fellowship—a brand-new initiative for building the old-time faith in young adults. Headed by Rev. Joel Weaver, WCRF held its first weekend retreat in the towering redwoods near Santa Cruz, CA.
12 A Branch in the Vine: Reflections on Ministry
CR interviews Rev. Dick Moes in the aftermath of his retirement from a particularly fruitful ministry--its lessons, challenges and joys.
14 Reformation Tour of Scotland and England
A report on Dr. Joel Beeke’s leading of nearly 60 people on a tour of Reformation and Puritan sites in Scotland and England that will tempt you to sign up for one in the coming year.
REFORMATION 500 FEATURES
24 The Five Omnias of the Reformation by H. David Schuringa
After watching the glorious parade of the Five Solas go by, it would be a shame to just pack up our lawn chairs and go home without robustly launching the Reformers’ Five Omnias.
27 Before You Dismantle Statues of Luther... by Christian McShaffrey
Facing this troubling issue head on, the author believes that while it is true that Luther in later-life took a 180 degree turn on his early-life’s love for the Jews, we should also take into account his superior gifts.
COLUMNS
16 Relief for the Thirst Parched Soul by Marian Van Til
"A lament-aversion may be more evident among evangelicals than Reformed people, though I’m not so sure about that.”
18 A Legal Shot in the Arm by Norm Bomer
Government welfare programs pretend that poverty, crime, and addiction are caused by stuff outside people . . .
33 Wired for War: A Review by Ruth VanHooydonk
An evaluation of P. W. Singer’s study of a variety of military technologies, including drones and unmanned vehicles, to bring to our attention profound worldview issues that arise from the human heart and soul.
36 Is Leadership the Biggest Challenge? by Brian Lee
Reflecting on the 10th Anniversary of a church plant in Washington D.C., Lee shares some things they have learned about developing church leadership that may encourage established churches as well.
39 Fog of Peace by D. Allan Stares
While the fog of war can be dangerous, the blindness of peace can be disastrous.
SERIES
02 Thy Kingdom Come (on the Lord’s Prayer) by Gerry Wisz
When we pray, “Thy Kingdom Come,” what is it that we’re actually praying for? The nature of the Kingdom of God has been disputed.
20 How Christianity Opens the Mind by Christo Heiberg
A take-away in this second installment on a book by Vishal Mangalwadi shows how once the Bible broke loose upon the European mind, prosperity was a matter of time.
38 IDOLATRY: What are we talking about? by Nick Smith
Nick Smith explains the ancient practice of Baal worship. But it’s got nothing to do with life in the 21st century, right?
And that’s not all in this issue of Renewal! There are still book reviews, the adventures of Missionary William Duncan, new leadership at the Canadian Reformed Seminary, suits and shorts in worship, Church Theology In-Formation, and more. . .
06 Helping Answer the Problem of Hunger... by Hermina Dykxhoorn
Before welfare, before food banks and before homeless shelters was Old Testament gleaning, that is now making a successful comeback. Here’s a thrilling report on how it works.
08 Drying and Distributing the Gleanings... by John Van Dyk
And here’s where it’s happening as our editor provides this eye-opening follow-up report on specific gleaning operations sprouting up in North America.
10 WCRF Host First Young Adults Retreat by Glenda Mathes
West Coast Reformed Fellowship—a brand-new initiative for building the old-time faith in young adults. Headed by Rev. Joel Weaver, WCRF held its first weekend retreat in the towering redwoods near Santa Cruz, CA.
12 A Branch in the Vine: Reflections on Ministry
CR interviews Rev. Dick Moes in the aftermath of his retirement from a particularly fruitful ministry--its lessons, challenges and joys.
14 Reformation Tour of Scotland and England
A report on Dr. Joel Beeke’s leading of nearly 60 people on a tour of Reformation and Puritan sites in Scotland and England that will tempt you to sign up for one in the coming year.
REFORMATION 500 FEATURES
24 The Five Omnias of the Reformation by H. David Schuringa
After watching the glorious parade of the Five Solas go by, it would be a shame to just pack up our lawn chairs and go home without robustly launching the Reformers’ Five Omnias.
27 Before You Dismantle Statues of Luther... by Christian McShaffrey
Facing this troubling issue head on, the author believes that while it is true that Luther in later-life took a 180 degree turn on his early-life’s love for the Jews, we should also take into account his superior gifts.
COLUMNS
16 Relief for the Thirst Parched Soul by Marian Van Til
"A lament-aversion may be more evident among evangelicals than Reformed people, though I’m not so sure about that.”
18 A Legal Shot in the Arm by Norm Bomer
Government welfare programs pretend that poverty, crime, and addiction are caused by stuff outside people . . .
33 Wired for War: A Review by Ruth VanHooydonk
An evaluation of P. W. Singer’s study of a variety of military technologies, including drones and unmanned vehicles, to bring to our attention profound worldview issues that arise from the human heart and soul.
36 Is Leadership the Biggest Challenge? by Brian Lee
Reflecting on the 10th Anniversary of a church plant in Washington D.C., Lee shares some things they have learned about developing church leadership that may encourage established churches as well.
39 Fog of Peace by D. Allan Stares
While the fog of war can be dangerous, the blindness of peace can be disastrous.
SERIES
02 Thy Kingdom Come (on the Lord’s Prayer) by Gerry Wisz
When we pray, “Thy Kingdom Come,” what is it that we’re actually praying for? The nature of the Kingdom of God has been disputed.
20 How Christianity Opens the Mind by Christo Heiberg
A take-away in this second installment on a book by Vishal Mangalwadi shows how once the Bible broke loose upon the European mind, prosperity was a matter of time.
38 IDOLATRY: What are we talking about? by Nick Smith
Nick Smith explains the ancient practice of Baal worship. But it’s got nothing to do with life in the 21st century, right?
And that’s not all in this issue of Renewal! There are still book reviews, the adventures of Missionary William Duncan, new leadership at the Canadian Reformed Seminary, suits and shorts in worship, Church Theology In-Formation, and more. . .