William VanDoodewaard

How We Show Hospitality

This article shows how through the practice of welcoming strangers and personal sacrifices Christians can practice hospitality.

Thomas Boston, Preacher of Christ

This article show how the understanding of Christ and his work shaped the preaching of Thomas Boston.

The Life of Thomas Boston

This article gives a biography of Thomas Boston, looking especially at his conversion, works, and ministry.

The Quest for the Historical Adam – Finding Adam and His Origin in Scripture

Chapter 1 gives a summary and short discussion of Scripture passages relevant to Adam and Eve and human origins. The author wants to provide his readers with God’s revelation on human origins.

Gratitude for Grace

The way to conquer a spirit of criticism is to actively pursue the awareness of and gratitude for marks of grace in others.

Pursuing Beauty

This article contrasts worldly beauty with godly beauty, and shows how the Christian woman can pursue godly beauty.

Art, Nakedness, and Redemption

Modern art and culture often includes nudity. The author of this article discusses how nakedness took on a new meaning after the Fall. Nakedness was no longer a sign of beauty and perfection, but rather of sin and unholiness. Therefore, there is no justification or reason for having nudity in art or culture.

Discipleship and Planting Churches

Discipleship is crucial for church growth. This article is a reflection on effective evangelism and how churches can do mission work.

Gratitude for Grace in Ministry

The author of this article maintains that the reason ministers leave the ministry is often due to a lack of gratitude for ministry. Seeing ministry as the gracious work of God will develop gratitude in both the minister and the church.