Archive - CRC Musings

The CRC in Lynden is dying

What's happening in Lynden is happening everywhere in the denomination.

Oct 18 •

September 2024

Being white and following Jesus

Reflections on anti-racism and the kingdom of God

Sep 11 •

June 2024

May 2024

Why did the CRC grow more conservative on human sexuality?

A 2½ hour discussion with Clay Libolt, Paul Vander Klay, and I on CRC culture, confessions, controversies, and history.

May 28 •

You are not your own

Identity, authenticity, and Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 1

May 24 •

Church discipline doesn't work in an age of authenticity

There are much better ways to accomplish the three things church discipline is designed to accomplish.

May 24 •

The moderates have the most to lose

Churches at the extremes have one main thing in common.

May 23 •

Candidates for ministry in a denomination that drifts right

How is the CRC getting more conservative when there are fewer candidates for ministry from right-leaning institutions than left-leaning institutions?

May 22 •

Are candidates for ministry getting more conservative?

How the is CRC getting more conservative when there are fewer candidates for ministry from right-leaning institutions

May 20 •

The Synod of Emden of 1571

May 17 •

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