Welcome to Pastor Carl Miller’s Blog! We hope that you are encouraged in your walk with the Lord through these devotions.
From the Pastor's Pen
“Have you not known? Have you not heard? The everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, neither faints nor is weary. His understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the weak, and to those who have no might He increases strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and…
“Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all. He guards all his bones; Not one of them is broken. Evil shall slay the wicked, and those who hate the righteous shall be condemned. The Lord redeems the soul of His servants, and none of those who trust…
“To the Chief Musician. With stringed instruments. On an eight-stringed harp. A Psalm of David. O Lord, do not rebuke me in Your anger, nor chasten me in Your hot displeasure. Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I am weak; O Lord, heal me, for my bones are troubled. My soul also is greatly…
“There are many who say, “Who will show us any good?” Lord, lift up the light of Your countenance upon us. You have put gladness in my heart, more than in the season that their grain and wine increased. I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; For You alone, O Lord, make me…
This series of articles so far has described the nature of oversight within the church, the responsibilities of the three persisting offices in the church, the qualifications for office, and how elders govern the life and conduct of the church. This is the final article in the series, and closes with an overview of the…
Ministers Among those who minister the Word, Scripture distinguishes the evangelist, the pastor, and the teacher. (BCO FG Chapter VI:2). Ministers must be of sound faith, appropriate human learning and preparation for office, able to teach others, and must exhibit a walk of life that fits his calling. Ministers are called by a congregation with…
Regarding the Church The Elder’s Edition two weeks ago considered the Session and its function. Last week’s edition addressed the roles and responsibilities of the two key offices that function as the Session of the local church. This edition will look at the nature of the church and the officers who serve her. The Greek…
Last week’s Elder’s Edition article considered expectations that can arise out of common practices in the use of electronic communications as they might impact how a congregation can interact with the Session. Lastly, the article covered the role and function of the Session as set out in the OPC Book of Church Order (BCO). This…
This is the first of a series on Presbyterian polity and on our doctrine of the Church. A question that has come up time and again in many churches is this: “Why hasn’t the Session/Elder/Minister responded to my issue?” The situation and its circumstances vary, but the essence of the concern usually involves: a) How…
In modern times, it is common for various churches to offer multiple services. These services commonly have the same sermon preached at each given time. It is a part of our Heritage Presbyterian Church schedule to have a morning worship service and an evening service. Unlike our friends in the evangelical realm, our evening service…