The Christian’s Rear Guard
“Then the angel of God who was going before the host of Israel moved and went behind them, and the pillar of cloud moved from before them and stood behind…
Jim McCarthy
Jim McCarthy is the Senior Pastor of Trinity PCA in Statesboro, GA.
Just Venting?
Proverbs 29:11 A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back. One of the most popular film franchises of the last decade is…
My Jesus Poster
In college, I lived with seven of my best friends in apartment Nu 8, “The Ocho.” Our living room was placarded with posters displaying our various passions: a Pulp Fiction scene with…
Is Roman Catholic Baptism Valid?
Over the past 10 years, I’ve been examined by 4 different presbyteries. These have been profoundly edifying experiences that have deepened my love for the brethren and biblical polity. While…
Pleading for Sodom
In the early hours of June 21st 1957, a stream of FBI agents burst into Rudolph Abel’s apartment and arrested him on charges of spying for the Soviet Union. At…
Abraham’s Servant and Pastoral Ministry
For fifty years, Leonard Bernstein conducted the New York Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra. He is regarded as one of the most important musicians in American history. A reporter once asked him,…
Four Takeaways from Trump’s Attempted Assassination
On Saturday, July 13th, the 45th President and republican nominee, Donald Trump, was struck by an assassin’s bullet that grazed his ear during a rally in Butler, PA. This shocking…
Three Reasons the Saint’s Death is Precious in the Sight of The Lord
“Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.” Psalm 116:15 What is precious to you? If your house caught fire, what would you brave the…
The Gift of a Pious Mother
In remembrance of his late mother, the 19th century Southern Presbyterian B.M. Palmer wrote, “Ah! We have but one mother on earth. Who can replace her in our thought? She…
Delighting in the Lords Day
During the mid-90’s, millions of American households were infested by strange, small creatures called Beanie Babies. The Ty toy company discovered that occasionally “retiring” certain dolls would cause their demand…