"Called to work" - A Beacon Lights Feature

"Called to work" - A Beacon Lights Feature

You’ve probably heard the word “vocation” before, particularly when people are talking about their work. Many Christians intentionally use this word when they describe their occupation because it correctly acknowledges that God provided them with the job they hold.
Publication Review - Ignited by the Word

Publication Review - Ignited by the Word

The following review was written by Kristen Brands, an elementary school teacher in West Michigan, on the publication Ignited by the Word. This review was originally published in the June 2024 issue of the Beacon Lights, a monthly magazine written for Reformed Christian young people and young adults. 
Book Review - Communion with God

Book Review - Communion with God

The following review was written by Emma Nienhuis on the book Communion with God by Herman Hoeksema (Jenison, MI: Reformed Free Publishing, 2011). This review was originally published in the Grandville Gleaner.
New RFPA Logo! What Do You Think?

New RFPA Logo! What Do You Think?

Have you noticed, reader? To coincide with our centennial anniversary, the Reformed Free Publishing Association has recently begun using a new logo in our emails, conference displays, and cover designs.
Warned Against the Profane Apostate

Warned Against the Profane Apostate

Not all of God’s children respond to chastisement properly. Parents know that from their own children—sometimes they submit to chastisement, but often they complain, whine, and are even defiant when their parents discipline them. Sometimes Christians become discouraged through chastisement—then they must lift up the hands, which hang down; and the weakened knees. Sometimes Christians are bitter through chastisement—then they must watch diligently against the root of bitterness. We have looked at these warnings in previous blog posts. 

This text describes the worst case—apostasy. Sometimes people turn from the faith altogether because of the hardships of the Christian life. Such people are like Esau—and the root of their apostasy is profanity. 

SB Staff Annual Meeting 2024

SB Staff Annual Meeting 2024

Last week Tuesday, June 4, the annual Standard Bearer meeting was held at the Protestant Reformed Theological Seminary. Once annually, the editors and writers of the SB meet to decide on topics, rubrics, and writers for the upcoming volume year.