Rev. Prof. K. Runia. Trowel & Sword. Jan/Feb. 1965 Preamble: This is the third instalment of John Westendorp’s look back through time in 1995, “This Month in Trowel And Sword History” and he found that thirty years earlier, in the Jan/Feb. 65 edition, Prof. K. Runia wrote this article about Catechism classed. In it RuniaContinue reading “Catechism Classes”
Category Archives: Church and Family
The Cadets.
The Van Groningens. Trowel & Sword, September 1965 Preamble: Four week’s ago we published “Jesus Christ Lord of Life and Cadets” by Prof. George van Groningen, which appeared in T&S in November 1967. It was a passionate defence of the Cadet movement introduced into Australia two years earlier, also by Prof V.G. This article tellsContinue reading “The Cadets. “
To The Barricades
Rev. Bill Deenick. Trowel & Sword. May 1973 Preamble: Bill Deenick was intelligent, wise and softly spoken, among other things. Not what you would call a radical. To read his suggestion that Christians should man picket lines and barricades would seem somewhat out of character for this man of God. That is, until you realiseContinue reading “To The Barricades”
A Survey To Make You Think
Dr. K. Runia. Trowel & Sword, November 1961 Preamble: The following are the results of a survey conducted it a Presbyterian Church in 1961 and published in “Presbyterian Life”. Dr. Runia asks a very pertinent question. If this survey had been conducted in a Reformed Church back then, would the results have been any different?Continue reading “A Survey To Make You Think”
The Read Your Bible Club
Mrs. Irene Reid. Trowel & Sword. August 1977 Preamble: The preamble to this weeks article may well be longer than the actual article but both are worth your undivided attention. Generally speaking comments about our articles have been few and far between, which is somewhat disappointing as feedback from readers gives us some idea ofContinue reading “The Read Your Bible Club”
On Bridges To Sons – A Cadet Counsellor Speaks Up
Bill Peet. Trowel and Sword, January/February 1977 Preamble: What is our greatest wish for our sons and daughters? Undoubtedly it is for them to grow into Christian men and women who love and serve the Lord. But this doesn’t happen by us just wishing it, or praying for it, or taking them to church whenContinue reading “On Bridges To Sons – A Cadet Counsellor Speaks Up”
Spiritual Effects Of Rock Music
Bill van Schie. Trowel & Sword. April 1975 Preamble: Has there ever been a more contentious topic of discussion between parents and and their offspring than music? As a general rule each generation has a preference for the music that they grew up with. The advent of Rock and Roll in the second half ofContinue reading “Spiritual Effects Of Rock Music”
At home With One Another In The Church
Rev. John Westerdorp. Trowel & Sword, April 1996 Preamble: On reading this article from John Westendorp the thought struck me, have we learned anything in the last thirty years? Worse still, are we going backwards? Have you come across any Reformed recluses lately; or Reformed church surfers, looking for that perfect church just as aContinue reading “At home With One Another In The Church”
Children’s Ministry
Helen Vanderbom. Trowel & Sword, February 2003 Preamble: The growth of Christian Schools in the last fifty years or sons an indication that Christians take the raising of their children in a Godly environment very seriously. But is it the case that an unintended consequence may be that parents today may not be as diligentContinue reading “Children’s Ministry”
The Beauty Of God’s House – A Few Small Points
Trowel & Sword. A.I. De Graaf, October/November 1964 Preamble: In this article, published over two months, Rev. de Graaf sets out to clarify what may be regarded as two of the lesser, albeit solemn “traditions” of the worship service of the day. It may well be that some churches today no longer even follow theseContinue reading “The Beauty Of God’s House – A Few Small Points”
T&S Revisited 