Quite simply, you are not the only saint. The communion of saints includes many others apart from you. It includes the congregation where you are a member. It includes members of other denominations of churches. It includes members of your household: your spouse, your parents, your children, your older and younger siblings.Read More
The word translated “communion” in the New Testament appears around twenty times and is often rendered “fellowship.” Its basic meaning is sharing or participation in something or with someone. If, then, there is communion or fellowship between persons, they have something in common, something that unites them and makes them one, something that brings them together.Read More
With the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays just ahead of us, the concept of giving thanks is a timely one. In this blog post are excerpts from 3 Standard Bearer meditations on giving thanks. May each of these lead you in this holiday season (and in the coming year!) to reflect on the value of every day, with giving thanks to God always at the forefront of your mind.Read More
On the beautiful fall evening of October 29th, authors and readers gathered at the Reformed Book Outlet in Hudsonville, MI for the RFPA's first-ever multi-author event. This event was held in collaboration with the Reformed Free Publishing Association, the Reformed Book Outlet, and the Young Calvinists. RBO and the RFPA provided plenty of donuts and cider for authors and attendees Throughout the evening, authors William Boekestein (Finding My Vocation), P. M. Kuiper (Through Many Dangers), Mike Velthouse (Journey Through the Psalms), and...
I strongly suspect that many readers will regard what they have just read as three good reasons not to buy and read this book. A master's thesis sounds far too academic to be of spiritual benefit; the subject of rewards sounds far too dubious to interest a lover of free grace; and perhaps reservations about the PRCA are too entrenched for readers to part with their money. But that would be to make a great mistake.Read More
Hey teens (and parents of teens and young adults)! Join us at the Reformed Book Outlet in Hudsonville on October 29, 7pm EST, to meet the authors of some of your favorite books for Christian teens and young adults. Read More
This year's Annual Meeting drew an excellent turnout of young and old readers and RFPA supporters. Many of the 181 active Association members attended with friends and family members to listen to high school teacher and long-time Association member Mr. Joel Minderhoud give a presentation titled "Is Your Brain Being Wired for Deeper Thinking? The Christian Calling and Incentive to Read."
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The following review was written byMike Velthouse on the book Finding My Vocation by William Boekestein (Jenison, MI: Reformed Free Publishing, 2024). Read More
The following Q&A with authorBrian Huizingais on the bookCrowning His Gifts: Gracious Rewards in the Reformed Tradition(Jenison, MI: Reformed Free Publishing, 2024). This review was originally published in theGrandville Gleaner, the newsletter of Prof. Huizinga's home congregation.Read More
As the RFPA begins a new fiscal year, we look forward to another year of Reformed books and magazines for young and old. This year will see the publication of more Reformed classics, the beginning of a new children's book series by a beloved author, the continuation of the Devotions on the Gospel of Johnand Christ and His Churchseries, and more!Read More
This month on the blog, we're highlighting RFPA translators! Without these hardworking men and women, the RFPA would not have the reach it currently does. Navigate to the RFPA's YouTube channel today for our latest interview with Portuguese translator Thiago McHertt.Read More
This month on the blog, we're highlighting RFPA translators! Without these hardworking men and women, the RFPA would not have the reach it currently does. Navigate to the RFPA's YouTube channel today for our latest interview with Hindi and Tamil translator Sam Salve.Read More
Do you have an extra 76 seconds in your day? How about sitting down with author Rev. Bill Boekestein as he talks about his upcoming book, Finding My Vocation: A Guide for Young People Seeking a Calling? Learn why he wrote a book on the Reformed, biblical doctrine of vocation and why it’s a doctrine that’s so important for Christian young people to know and understand.
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This month on the blog, we're highlighting RFPA translators! Without these hardworking men and women, the RFPA would not have the reach it currently does. Navigate to the RFPA's YouTube channel today for our latest interview with Spanish translator Jorge Carbajal.Read More
