Category Archives: persecution

Prudence, not Panic; What’s Up; Blessed Are You

A wise man sees what is coming. The fool claims there is a lion in the street. Thus the difference between prudence and panic. New study starting, new book coming. Plus, rejoicing in persecution in submission to Christ. All whipped … Continue reading →

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

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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Ask RC: Should Christians stay out of politics?

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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Silence of the Shams: Cyberspace Lessons from Middle-Earth

Every new technology seems to raise new ethical questions. What we discover, however, is that the old answers suffice to answer the new questions. Consider the internet. For some of you the internet is as normal as the sunrise. You’ve … Continue reading →

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Blessed Are the Persecuted For My Name’s Sake

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

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

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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When You Love the CEO But Hate Middle Management

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

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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What is the theology of glory and the theology of the cross?

We feel an appropriate tension in the relationship between Christians and the world. We serve a Lord who came to bring life abundant (John 10:10), who has overcome the world (John 16:33). Jesus is bringing all things under subjection (Ephesians … Continue reading →

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