Monthly Archives: October 2025

Not Standing But Kneeling; Not Thundering, But Silence

There was once a great man who managed to upset the religious leaders of his day. They screamed for his blood because he’d bypassed their own power structure, and gained a large popular following. He had taught those under his … Continue reading

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Here We Stand; We Can Do No Other, God Help Us

The difference between a right perspective and a wrong one is rarely a matter of data. It can happen that way. I may think I need a snowblower because I believe Fort Wayne averages 212 inches of snow annually. It … Continue reading

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This week’s I Am Bible Study- God is Gracious

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Encore JCE, Honoring the Ghosts of Halloween Past

Still getting the gremlins out of the podcast machine, but here is an encore presentation fitting for the season. A That 70s Kid segment on the tricks of trick or treat, and encouragement to take up and read the great … Continue reading

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The Science of Laughter and the Laughter of Science

I know they do this. In a world where a new crop of dissertations is needed every year and research grants can make or break a university I’m sure there have been extensive scientific studies into laughter. Without so much … Continue reading

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Dinner and a Bible Study, Tonight: God Is Gracious

We continue our weekly Monday night Bible study. We begin at 7:00, but local guests are invited to come for dinner too, at 6:15. We air the study on Facebook Live (RC-Lisa Sproul). Within a day or two we post … Continue reading

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Which of your father’s books is your favorite?

First, confession time. I am not 100% confident that I have read all his more than 100 books. Most of them to be sure, many of them when they were in manuscript form. Like most people I too delight over … Continue reading

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Total World Conquest Through The Power of Repentance

The world is full of hypocrites. The solution to this problem is twofold. If you’re more modern, you deal with the gap between obedience and what you pretend to be by trying harder. You try to make your sin go … Continue reading

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Finding Who We Are By Finding Where We Are

Festival season is beginning to wind down. Here in Fort Wayne, Indiana Johnny Appleseed Days are in the rearview mirror. In my old hometown of Ligonier, Pennsylvania, Fort Ligonier Days have come and gone. These festivals have a great deal … Continue reading

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In Lieu of A Podcast, This Week’s Study- The Jealousy of God

Sorry friends for my continued technical difficulties. As we did a few weeks ago, we offer here our Bible study in place of the missing podcast. Hopefully we’ll get our issues worked out soon.

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