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Shocked and Appalled: How Could We Miss We Could?

Posted on September 3, 2026 by RC

Scandal is tragic. No, it’s not merely sad. It is that to be sure. Tragedy, however, contains within its meaning not just hardship, but the downfall of the once lifted up. It may be a tragedy when a white stag … Continue reading →

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Mary Magdalene; Listening; 8 Track Sounds; Kings and Queens

Posted on September 2, 2026 by RC

Listen to me now. We’ve gotten very bad at listening. Here’s an opportunity for you to practice, and to benefit. When you’re done, why not encourage others to do the same? This week’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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www.Don’tbelieveoldmebelievenewme.com: Shameless Waffling

Posted on September 1, 2026 by RC

There is a reason that Saint Augustine is considered the greatest mind the church produced in the first millennia after the ascension of Christ. The man was flat out brilliant, blazing theological trails like Daniel Boone. His writings continue to … Continue reading →

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Ask RC: Should Christians stay out of politics?

Posted on August 31, 2026 by RC

No, of course not. Does Jesus reign over all things? Is He king of kings? Are all things being brought under His subjection? Does He command us to disciple the nations? Indeed, yes, absolutely and yup. I find it hard … Continue reading →

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Let No Man Tear Asunder: Understanding Faith & Repentance

Posted on August 28, 2026 by RC

My favorite theologian was wont to argue that the defining task of the theologian is to make distinctions. That’s what we do. We bring clarity through precision, precision through distinction. The man who may well be my favorite theologian’s favorite … Continue reading →

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Just Desserts: Fighting Envy and Guilt Manipulation

Posted on August 27, 2026 by RC

We are all all too comfortable affirming we are due what we are in fact not due. We are prone to confusing wants and rights. Some argue that every employee is owed a “living wage.” Whence came, however, such an … Continue reading →

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Woman at the Well; Judging Repentants; Micah and More

Posted on August 26, 2026 by RC

Lisa and I conclude our conversation on the grace displayed in the account of Jesus and the woman at the well. I offer caution to those judging the nuances of the repentance of others, inspired by the G3 controversy. Micah … Continue reading →

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Risk and Reward: How the Gospel Empowers Community

Posted on August 25, 2026 by RC

One challenge, recognized even by its proponents, of sundry church growth strategies is getting pew sitters engaged and involved. The challenge flows out of the contradiction between what draws people and where we want them to end up. People expect … Continue reading →

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Ask RC: How do you handle times of spiritual dryness?

Posted on August 24, 2026 by RC

There is a reason we call mountaintop experiences mountaintop experiences- the very glory of them makes them rare. The top of a mountain is sublime, exhilarating. But you can’t live there. On our journey to the Celestial City we all … Continue reading →

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Hear O Israel: Always Enrolled in the School of Christ

Posted on August 21, 2026 by RC

It is not hard to complain about the government’s schools. The government seems less than satisfied with its own product, ever promising us that it will improve. Atheists complain about prayers before football games. Christians complain about the teaching of … Continue reading →

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