Author Archives: RC

Sophisticated Lady: The Church That’s Not a Church

Posted on July 7, 2026 by RC

We’ve all heard the horror stories. First comes the church that offered visitors a free oil change during the “service” if you would come. Next, some churches offered simple cash rewards. More recently a church raffled off a new Harley … Continue reading →

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What is the “mind of Christ” we’re called to have?

Posted on July 6, 2026 by RC

Paul encourages us in his letter to the Philippians, “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus.” Ben Gutierrez argues in Living Out The Mind of Christ, the antecedent “this” points backward to what Paul was … Continue reading →

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Blessed Are the Persecuted For My Name’s Sake

Posted on July 3, 2026 by RC

The early church faced at least two distinct and competing enemies. While Jesus walked the earth and after, God’s kingdom faced the challenges of both the Roman Empire and Judaism. An armed terror that was, though given to emperor worship, … Continue reading →

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Our Gratitude and Our Shame in God’s Country

Posted on July 2, 2026 by RC

Every few weeks, on my podcast, posted right here every Wednesday, I do a segment called “That 70s Kid.” Therein I give myself free rein to wax nostalgic about those halcyon days. I might talk about the great cereals we … Continue reading →

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America’s Birthday, My Birthday, Ears to Hear & More

Posted on July 1, 2026 by RC

Apparently, in order to give it all its due, the country has moved my birthday (today) celebration to the weekend. To tide you over till then, why not listen in on this week’s podcast? This week’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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Anything You Can Do I Can Do Worser; I Can Do Anything…

Posted on June 30, 2026 by RC

Worser than you. This is not, of course, reason to boast, but is reason for shame. The worst shame, however, comes when I forget this truth. We find it all too easy to sit in judgment of others. Now I’m … Continue reading →

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Is there any benefit in studying philosophy?

Posted on June 29, 2026 by RC

I certainly hope so. Among my many callings is to teach classes in philosophy. A few semesters ago I taught Introduction to Ethics, leading my students in understanding the thought of Socrates, John Stuart Mill, Camus and more. Why would … Continue reading →

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Priorities, Emphases and the Lord Who Sets Them

Posted on June 26, 2026 by RC

There are, when we disagree, almost always two disagreements. Most of the time the smaller disagreement is the bigger one. Consider election. There are some in the church who believe that God chooses who will believe His gospel. There are … Continue reading →

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When You Love the CEO But Hate Middle Management

Posted on June 25, 2026 by RC

It’s not often that a bumper sticker sticks with me. Rarer still is when I not only remember one, but actually like it. Still more rare is when one that I like comes from a Christian perspective. My boss is … Continue reading →

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Sacred Marriage, Esther; Rainbow Baseball; Ashamed of God

Posted on June 24, 2026 by RC

This week we have a strong theme running through our segments. Each deals with the intersection of the believer and the unbelieving world. Which shapes which? If that sounds like something that could help, and it should, maybe tune in … Continue reading →

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