Putting the "P" in TCPC
Presbyterian isn't just something we have in our name. It's something we put into practice, including sending one of our pastors to a national gathering of PCA elders....
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The Shame of the Unhealed
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If God is able to work miracles of healing, what are we to think of those he chooses not to heal?...
Can I NOT Like This?
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This May Be the Last Time
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Grieving a loss that hasn't happened yet can steal the joy that God intends for the time he has given us...
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FOMO addendum - The Soundtrack of Longing
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Rock songs, Ecclesiastes, and facing death without FOMO....
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FOMO and Scrounging Up Crumbs
June 7, 2026 by Rob Edenfield
What do we do with the fear that we won't experience everything in life that we want to experience?...
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Getting Angry With God
May 26, 2026 by Rob Edenfield
If we believe God is in control, even when we suffer, isn't it natural to be angry that he allows pain in our lives?...
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Suffering Well (An Incomplete Guide)
May 19, 2026 by Rob Edenfield
A few thoughts on how Christians should suffer....
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Suffering is the Norm
May 12, 2026 by Rob Edenfield
Why is it that we think suffering is the exception and that peace and comfort are to be expected?...
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The Search for Silver Linings
May 6, 2026 by Rob Edenfield
Searching for silver linings in our suffering is a natural impulse. But if we're not wise, it can lead us away from comfort instead of towards it...
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Reflections on Debate
June 20, 2018 | 1 Comments by Rob Edenfield | Tags: Presbyterianism, Presbyterian, General Assembly
What does the pastor of a small Presbyterian church think about while in a room full of Presbyterian pastors in the midst of a debate?...
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