Monthly Archives: September 2020

Ask RC- Should a pastor preach against the sins of his congregation?

Posted on September 17, 2020 by RC

Of course. And of course not. The sermon is that part of the service where God’s Word exposes our failures, and proclaims Christ’s provision. The end is not the sin, but neither can the sin be ignored. The pastor does … Continue reading →

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God’s Law; Proper Theology, God is Jesus

Posted on September 17, 2020 by RC

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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Ravenous Sheep

Posted on September 16, 2020 by RC

I had already failed my first test in becoming a gentleman farmer. Three years and roughly 200 chickens produced eggs at a rate of roughly $1… each. A few years had passed though since my experiment in folly, and I … Continue reading →

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Lisa on A Quiet Life; Sartre’s No Exit & More

Posted on September 16, 2020 by RC

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Perfectionism; Covid Is Weird; God’s Hammer

Posted on September 15, 2020 by RC

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Ask RC- Why is the church so full of phonies?

Posted on September 14, 2020 by RC

It is my habit when asked “Why is the church…” to look for what is often the obvious answer, that the problem is people, and not at all exclusive to the church. This is certainly true in this case, that … Continue reading →

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Sports, Activism and the NFL; Bible in 5, Ruth

Posted on September 14, 2020 by RC

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Unearned Praise

Posted on September 12, 2020 by RC

When I served as editor in chief of Tabletalk magazine I committed my share of gaffs. I received more than a few sweet natured but school-marmish notes about why this semi-colon should have been a colon, or why further was … Continue reading →

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Voting Pro-Life?

Posted on September 11, 2020 by RC

While it is disheartening to me to see so many who self-identify as evangelicals open to the notion of voting for Democrats, the silver lining in that blue cloud is found here- that many evangelicals, aghast at this development as … Continue reading →

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Mr. Deeds; Grey Areas in God’s Mind? & More

Posted on September 11, 2020 by RC

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