Experiencing the power of the truth and pursuing the loveliness of Christ

Welcome to the Suburbs of Heaven,


the website of Guy M. Richard, President and Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Atlanta. Guy has served in this capacity since 2017.

He is the author of four books and many articles and is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). He and his wife Jennifer have three children.

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Experiencing Forgiveness

Experiencing Forgiveness

The reason many of us struggle so profoundly with forgiving other people is either that we have never experienced God’s forgiveness...

by Guy RichardMarch 24, 2023
Why is Forgiveness so Hard? Part 2

Why is Forgiveness so Hard? Part 2

In my last article, I explored two potential factors that make forgiving someone who has hurt us so incredibly difficult....

by Guy RichardMarch 6, 2023
Why is Forgiveness so Hard? Part 1

Why is Forgiveness so Hard? Part 1

There is an old and familiar adage that we have been using in the English language for at least 500...

by Guy RichardFebruary 14, 2023
Why should I Forgive?

Why should I Forgive?

Many years ago when I was in college I decided to invite a woman over to my apartment so that...

by Guy RichardFebruary 2, 2023
Was Jesus Really Born of a Virgin?

Was Jesus Really Born of a Virgin?

For many people, the question of whether or not a virgin can give birth is in the same category as...

by Guy RichardDecember 15, 2022
The Mindset of our Endurance

The Mindset of our Endurance

In my previous post, I argued that James’s admonition “be quick to hear” applies first and foremost to the response...

by Guy RichardNovember 3, 2022
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