Category Archives: grace

The World’s Shortest Epic Poem: He Came Down

Posted on April 17, 2025 by RC

He Came Down The King without a shadow The prince that wars for peace The Love that binds Them both Revealer revealed the least. The Mother of all unions Bucket spilling singing stars Limping, laughing Lord of the dance Slaying … Continue reading →

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Storming Heaven: Women and Children First

Posted on April 15, 2025 by RC

There is no calling more fraught with danger and import than leading a family. Certainly bad things can happen if we fall down on our 9-5 jobs. Failures at the local church have deep impact. Every member of every family, … Continue reading →

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Issues Dividing the Church I- God’s Sovereignty, Man’s Will

Posted on April 2, 2025 by RC
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Encouraging Words; Above Reproach; 70s Disney Movies

Posted on April 2, 2025 by RC

Been a lot of talk lately about what it means for a pastor to be above reproach. Today I add my two cents worth. This Week’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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How can I know if my church is preaching the gospel?

Posted on March 31, 2025 by RC

We who affirm the doctrine of total depravity often don’t believe we are totally depraved. It’s true enough that there are institutions and individuals who flat deny the doctrine. Then there are those who both affirm and deny. There is … Continue reading →

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Final Great Commandment Study, Who Is My Neighbor?

Posted on March 26, 2025 by RC
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Looking for Love In All the Wrong Places…

Posted on March 18, 2025 by RC

We must not allow our grasp of total depravity to lead us to miss in us God’s image. We are plenty bad. Sin touches every part of us. We’re unable to do anything in ourselves pleasing to God, including coming … Continue reading →

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How Does the Church Fight for the Kingdom?

Posted on March 17, 2025 by RC

There are myriad ways that we dishonor the Word of God. First, we don’t read it. Too many of us somehow think that we have mastered the content of the Bible, and now that we are spiritually mature, all we … Continue reading →

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Quenching the Devil’s Fiery Arrows: Jesus the Christ

Posted on March 6, 2025 by RC

There is nothing new under the sun. In our battle with the world, the flesh and the devil there are no tactical advances, no technological upgrades. It’s the same temptations, assaults, dropped payloads as its always been. There are subtleties … Continue reading →

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When did the church begin? God’s People By God’s Grace

Posted on March 3, 2025 by RC

There are any number of answers to this question that are both distinct and all perfectly fitting. The answer generally comes down to how one defines the church. The answers run the gamut from Genesis 1 to Acts 2. We … Continue reading →

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