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Five Words That Define Life
In October, I unpacked the four words in James 2:13 (“Mercy triumphs over judgment”), spending a week on each one. As I thought about what to write next, I stumbled across an old poem I wrote several years ago, titled Five Words. It’s not from a five-word Bible verse; it’s just five key words to the Christian faith in everyday life…
Tim Receives a Liver!
On April 8, 2026, God graciously provided Tim Milchling with a new liver through what doctors described as a long and difficult two-day surgery. Rarely do you hear stories like this one, and Christ alone is to be praised for what can only be described as a miracle for Tim and his family…
Helping Those Affected by Dementia
In this episode, host David Nakhla is joined by OPC member and dementia care advocate Lizette Cloete to explore how deacons and their churches can better care for congregants and families affected by dementia. Lizette explains what dementia is, how it differs from Alzheimer’s disease…
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Life’s Journey Through the Psalms:
“Take the Long View, Part 1”
A Change in Focus ~ July 20
This is both difficult to write and even harder to comprehend. Tim received an update this week from the liver transplant team, and we wanted to share it with you so that you can continue to pray with us in our new reality…
The Mercy of Judgment
Today marks the conclusion of our month-long series on James 2:13, where we examine a single word each week from that verse: “Mercy triumphs over judgment.” This might sound contradictory at first to our theme verse, but the exercise of God’s judgment is essential to the triumph of mercy…
Helping Seniors Avoid Scams
Scammers have grown increasingly sophisticated, and their schemes can target anyone, whether a ninety-two-year-old widow or someone with a PhD. After a scam, victims are often left confused and unsure of what to do next…
Praising God in the Waiting
God is so good! Your prayers, support, and acts of kindness have meant more than words can express. We’re trusting in the Lord’s perfect timing and provision—and we believe He has a new liver for Tim. We continue to wait in faith. We’re thankful to share a few updates…
Mercy Triumphs Over Regret
Did you know that there’s a theological argument that floats around that believes the crucifixion was a momentary defeat? The logic goes that the devil temporarily won, evidenced by Jesus’s death on the cross, and so God had to scramble and quickly bail out that loss with the resurrection…
A Growing Interest in Evangelism
A few years ago, a fellow minister remarked that he had been observing an increasing interest in evangelism within the OPC, something I had also noticed. Indeed, it seems that in the last five to ten years, the Lord has been kindling a growing desire in Reformed churches in general…
Liver Donor Needed for Tim
Tim Milchling urgently needs a living liver donor. After surviving childhood liver cancer, he now faces a critical need for a transplant at Penn Medicine in Philadelphia…
My Favorite Bible Verse of 2026
This year, Paul Tripp Ministries (PTM) is celebrating 20 years of God’s faithful provision. To commemorate the anniversary, I wanted to prepare a new teaching series, something special that summarized and defined PTM’s mission: connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life.
Home Missions ~ 2025 Thank Offering
The Committee on Home Missions and Church Extension (CHMCE) supports congregations and presbyteries of the OPC as they seek to make new disciples and establish new congregations. At the end of 2024, the OPC had three hundred established…