Monthly Archives: August 2025

Praise Him Above Ye Heavenly Host: War of the Worlds

Posted on August 29, 2025 by RC

I don’t, in all honesty, have much knowledge of this peculiar movement. I’m pretty sure it involves a great deal of prayer, in particular prayer against demonic powers that are believed to have some sort of proprietary sway over a … Continue reading →

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Bargains in the Remainder Bin: (Mostly) Forgotten Bangers

Posted on August 28, 2025 by RC

Sometimes a book comes along, captures the attention of an audience, and then seems to fade away. They’re not quite classics but their usefulness far outlasts their market. The list below is nothing but such books. Sure, if you want … Continue reading →

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Classic JCE- Isolationism; Honoring My Father; Writing Well

Posted on August 27, 2025 by RC

This week’s classic Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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I Am… Studies on the Attributes of the Living God

Posted on August 27, 2025 by RC

Just a note to let people know that we will begin our weekly Monday night Bible studies on September the 8th. We begin the study at 7:00, but local guests are invited to come for dinner too. That begins at … Continue reading →

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Elders to the Rescue: Rooting Out Unbelief

Posted on August 26, 2025 by RC

I was ordained, for the first time, in the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. It’s an interesting institution with an interesting history. It is the oldest Presbyterian denomination in the nation to have never had a split. It is also one … Continue reading →

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What can I fulfill His command to be a peacemaker?

Posted on August 25, 2025 by RC

Jesus, of course, listed peacemakers among the blessed in His Sermon on the Mount. He is the ultimate peacemaker, first reconciling us, His enemies, with our Father. Second, this in turn reconciles us with each other. We, however, are called … Continue reading →

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Good News, Good News, Good News and Bad News

Posted on August 22, 2025 by RC

I’ve got great news — I just saved a bundle on my car insurance. This punchline might expose a problem in our Christian sub-culture: we don’t know what the good news is. The confusion is understandable. God is good, gracious. … Continue reading →

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Tariffs and Inflation: And Never the Twain Do Meet

Posted on August 21, 2025 by RC

Economic pundits have been celebrating of late that thus far we haven’t seen a deep spike in inflation due to the imposition of tariffs on foreign goods sold in the US. In other news, thus far the lint in my … Continue reading →

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Classic Sacred Marriage- Dissing Your Spouse

Posted on August 20, 2025 by RC

This week’s classic Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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Our Bread and Circuses: At Ease In Babylon

Posted on August 19, 2025 by RC

While Christians martyred under the Roman empire died for their faith, I fear they didn’t die for our faith. First, we must understand what Rome had against these saints. Part of the genius of the Roman empire was their “broad-mindedness.” … Continue reading →

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