The “Jefferson Bible” is arguably the most controversial religious text in American history. Perhaps the other most obvious contender is Joseph Smith’s Book of Mormon. But while the Book of Mormon has become one of the most printed and widely distributed books . . . Continue reading →
2026 Archive
Heidelminicast: What is Reformed Theology (Part 1): Introduction
In this episode Dr. Clark talks about Reformed Theology. Continue reading →
Christ Continues to Build His Church: Mission Milan Update
We are deeply thankful for your prayers, encouragement, and faithful support of Mission Milan. Because of your partnership in the gospel, the Word of Christ continues to be proclaimed clearly and joyfully here in Italy. It is a privilege to labor in this land and to witness the quiet, steady work of the Lord as he builds his church through ordinary means—Word, sacrament, prayer, and fellowship. Continue reading →
Trueman: A Lethal Difference Of Attitude
There is all the difference in the world between the one who signs a confession because he passionately believes it to be an accurate summary of scriptural teaching and the one who signs it because, at a pinch, he can just about . . . Continue reading →
A New Home for Peace URC in Vancouver, WA
Peace United Reformed Church began as a church plant in February 2020. Through lockdowns, fear, and a pandemic, God continued to grow this work in Vancouver, WA. We began meeting just on Sunday evenings for worship. A local church graciously allowed us . . . Continue reading →
Heidelminicast: Doubts About Political Theology
In this episode Dr. Clark talks about political theology. Continue reading →
Federal Court Overturns California’s Gender Secrecy Policies
In a landmark class-action ruling, Thomas More Society achieved a historic victory in Mirabelli, et al. v. Olson, et al., ending California’s gender secrecy policies and restoring transparency and parental involvement in public education. The decision and federal court order issuing a . . . Continue reading →
Rethinking the Crusades
The History Channel reminds us that on November 27, 1095, Pope Urban II ordered the First Crusade. Before 1979 it was more difficult than it is today to imagine such a thing, a leader of a world religion ordering a military crusade to conquer . . . Continue reading →
Top Five Posts For The Week Of February 2–8, 2026
These were the top five posts for the week of February 2–8, 2026. Continue reading →
Heidelcast For February 8, 2026: Missions: with Chad Vegas and Chris Gordon
In this episode Dr Clark talks with Chris Gordon and Chad Vegas. Continue reading →
The Canons Of Dork #48 For February 7, 2026
It’s a trap! Continue reading →
The True Continuing Church
When John Henry Newman said, “To be deep in history is to cease to be Protestant,” his basic argument was that if you look at the early church and compare its doctrine and practice to Protestantism, you will observe that the early . . . Continue reading →
Knowing the Measure of Our Days: Psalm 39 (Part 1)
What makes something valuable? What are the attributes of the precious? The list is by no means short. There is the source material (gold or oak), rarity versus the common, usefulness, desirability, expertise to create—I could go on. One thing, though, that . . . Continue reading →
Heidelcast: Superfriends Saturday: Are the Length of Creation Days and the Age of the Earth in Genesis 1 Markers of Orthodoxy?
In this episode of the Heidelcast, the Superfriends talk about creation days. Continue reading →
Why Good Works Matter
Why do I exist? Who am I supposed to be? Questions of identity touch the heart of our human condition. They also broach some of the most challenging issues of the modern period. We need to know what it means to be . . . Continue reading →
Heidelvideo #3—On The Distinction Between Law And Gospel (Part 2)
In Heidelvideo episode 3 Dr Clark continues a three-part series on distinguishing law and gospel. Continue reading →
The Little Steps That Led To Big Problems
The ordination of women in American Presbyterianism did not emerge overnight but through a long sequence of small decisions — in churches and eventually courts — that gradually reshaped the Church’s understanding of officers, ordination, their function, and authority. In my previous . . . Continue reading →
Heidelminicast: Why Not Stick With History?
In this episode Dr. Clark talks about history. Continue reading →
Review: The Story Of Abortion In America: A Street-Level History, 1652–2022 By Marvin Olasky and Leah Savas
In 1883 newspapers across the United States ran front-page stories describing the discovery of hundreds of unborn children buried in the cellar of a Philadelphia abortionist. Headlines did not employ euphemisms like medical waste or health code violations but spoke candidly instead . . . Continue reading →
A Historic Gathering Of Reformed Churches In Italy
On January 6, 2026 our church had the joy of hosting a gathering of twenty-three ministers and elders representing ten confessional Reformed and Presbyterian churches from across Italy. These churches came from Milan, Monza, Lecce, Pistoia, Brescia, Asti, Legnano, Novara, San Remo, . . . Continue reading →