John Haartsen. Trowel & Sword, Jan/Feb 1985 Preamble: “I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do.” (Romans 7:15). This verse came to mind as I read through this article from John Haartsen on marriage breakdowns, particularly between Christian men andContinue reading “What Marriage Does Not Give”
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Why Do The Churches In The West Decline?
Trowel & Sword. Dr. K. Runia. April 1971 Preamble: The decline of the Christian Church in the West has been the subject of many articles in Trowel and Sword as well as other Christian magazines and books over the years, both before and after this particular article by Dr. Runia. Despite his optimism that thisContinue reading “Why Do The Churches In The West Decline?”
Evangelism In Reverse – Turning Men From Christ
Prof. T.L. Wilkinson. Trowel & Sword. April 1965 Preamble: How better to follow an article by Mrs. Olive Wilkinson, than with an article by her husband, Prof. Tom Wilkinson; a man of extremely dry humour and matching wit. In his inimitable way, “Prof Wilkie” tackles the issue of evangelism in a way that only heContinue reading “Evangelism In Reverse – Turning Men From Christ”
The Roaring Forties – Or Are They?
Mrs. Olive M. Wilkinson. Trowel & Sword. Nov. 1972 Preamble: Mrs. Olive Wilkinson, wife of Rev. Tom Wilkinson, Professor at RTC, was a Gem. She was a woman of grace, poise and intelligence who often gave lectures on counselling and marriage guidance to students at the college. I still find it hard to comprehend thatContinue reading “The Roaring Forties – Or Are They?”
