Category Archives: church

Why is the church so biblically illiterate?

Posted on January 7, 2021 by RC

Because of the church’s failure to teach the Bible. It’s no great mystery. Teaching the Bible has at least two strikes against it for the church looking to prosper. First, it is not easy. The Bible is a book of … Continue reading →

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On Human Cruelty and Selective Application

Posted on January 6, 2021 by RC

While we were distracted by COVID and the election, most of us missed the story from Mozambique, where Islamic terrorists in November beheaded over fifty people. Perhaps such is deemed un-newsworthy since we are well aware that Muslims in the … Continue reading →

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New Theses, New Reformation

Posted on January 5, 2021 by RC

Thesis 55 We must put bitterness and envy to death. Now the serpent was more crafty than any beast of the field (Genesis 3:1). Part of his craftiness is encouraging us to see sin as something that we do rather … Continue reading →

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Coming Up Repentance

Posted on January 1, 2021 by RC

Forgiveness of sins does not, of itself, erase the need, in some contexts, for real, painful, and fitting consequences. If a man robs a bank and then throws himself on the mercy of God in Christ his sin will most … Continue reading →

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Lisa & I on The Queen; 7 Churches; Kingdom

Posted on January 1, 2021 by RC

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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The Sins of Silence

Posted on December 30, 2020 by RC

Time was when those eager to not be thought fools thought it wise to stay silent. Speaking could change how you are perceived, or it could just confirm a negative opinion already held. This wisdom, whose source is in dispute, … Continue reading →

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Optimism; Body Diversity; All the World

Posted on December 29, 2020 by RC

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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Ask RC- How have you managed 2020?

Posted on December 28, 2020 by RC

Despite the truth that from time to time, whether on my blog or on either of my podcasts, Ask RC or Jesus Changes Everything I dip my toes into political issues, I do not, as a general rule follow politics … Continue reading →

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Happy News Year; Bible in 5- Song of Solomon

Posted on December 28, 2020 by RC

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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The Spirit of Christmas Future

Posted on December 26, 2020 by RC

I must have been 10 years old when the anxiety hit me. I sat amidst the crumpled paper when it dawned on me, “It doesn’t get any better than this.” As I surveyed my gifts, however, I knew—the descent had … Continue reading →

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