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“Shall Not Fail”
Failure is something that we all fear will happen to us. Failing is especially scary if we feel we aren’t ready or equipped with the...

Shawn Oudshoorn
Nov 7, 20193 min read


If You Say You’re Reformed: Then Study God’s Word For Yourself
If you say that you are reformed, then I challenge you to live like it. I challenge you… to study the Bible for yourself! In the time of...

Rev. Tim Bergsma
Oct 31, 20193 min read


Why Not Share the Gospel?
Why does it seem like we’re all too afraid to share the gospel with other people? Why are we all so scared to start that conversation? It...

Shaylene Wubs
Oct 17, 20193 min read


What’s Wrong With Hillsong?
Hillsong is one of Australia’s most well-known exports. They’re known not only for their praise and worship music brand, but also for...

Dr. Wes Bredenhof
Sep 25, 20194 min read


Hope In Singleness
The following article was submitted to Plants & Pillars by a young adult in the FRC who asked to remain anonymous — Editor Do you wish to...

Rev. Tim Bergsma
Sep 4, 20198 min read


Anxiety
Guest article Have you ever experienced persistent anxious thoughts? Does it affect your decision-making? Your thought or sleep patterns?...

Alexia Pronk
Jul 5, 20196 min read


Are You Praising God For What He Has Done Or For Who He Is?
Photo by author It is easy to praise God for what He has done. Our prayers are often full of praise to Him for many things. We praise Him...

Abby Tolsma
May 29, 20193 min read


Why Not Trust?
One of the questions we ask a lot as humans is why. There are so many different things we think to ask why about. What we should be...

Shawn Oudshoorn
May 15, 20192 min read


Worship! What Is It Really?
Definition of Worship What is worship? It is essentially doxology—a giving of glory, praise, honour, and homage to God. Worship is the...

Rev. Lawrence W. Bilkes
Apr 10, 20196 min read


Communication!
The prophet Amos speaks some striking words: “Can two walk together except they be agreed?” (Am. 3:3). You get the picture: in order for...

Rev. Lawrence J. Bilkes
Mar 6, 20195 min read


FRC Uniqueness?
Question: “What makes the FRC unique among Reformed churches?” There is nothing, really, that makes us unique—if you mean that the FRC...

Rev. Lawrence W. Bilkes
Jan 9, 20194 min read


What Is The Bible?
It is of great momentum that God speaks. Let that sink into our minds and hearts: God is a God who speaks. He spoke this world into...

Dr. Gerald Bilkes
Dec 20, 20186 min read


A Quick Modesty Checklist
All Christians are agreed that the Bible calls us to modesty. It’s hard though to find two who agree about what modesty means. Based on...

Dr. David Murray
Dec 12, 20181 min read


Young Love: What Are You Waiting For?
Editor’s note: In response to comments and feedback, the fifth point below has been edited by the author since the original posting. If...

Rev Jerrold Lewis
Nov 29, 20188 min read


Remembering the Basics
The front desk sends off a chorus of call bells noisily as a handful of nurses sit down to get report and research the patients assigned...

Phil Kenyon
Nov 15, 20183 min read


The End
Maybe you’ve heard someone say, “I’m pre-mil, or post-mil, or a-mil.” You shrug it off and think, “That’s all Greek to me!” It actually...

Rev. Maarten Kuivenhoven
Oct 10, 20183 min read


Why Give Thanks?
Psalm 100:4-5: “Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name. For the...

Rev. Tim Bergsma
Oct 4, 20184 min read


Are You Listening? (A Poem)
Matthew 13:9, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear!“ Did you hear the angels sing? Of Christ the Lord the newborn king? My Saviour gave...

Art Burggraaf
Sep 1, 20181 min read


Change and What it Says About God
I strongly dislike change. I am most happy when things stay the same, and I can stay in my comfort zone. When things change in my life, I...

Abby Tolsma
Aug 29, 20183 min read


How is Your Vision?
This week I made the yearly trip to the optometrist to get my eye health checked out. Unfortunately, I needed to increase the power of my...

Scott Dekorte
Jul 13, 20183 min read
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