Category Archives: church

Should we pray “…if it be Thy will?”

Posted on May 17, 2021 by RC

Certain people have created some level of controversy over this question. Some seem to believe that when we bring our petitions before the Lord we are exhibiting a lack of faith if we acknowledge our desire that His will be … Continue reading →

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Babes in Toyland

Posted on May 15, 2021 by RC

It would be our expectation that a given culture would follow the pattern of the riddle of the Sphinx. Oedipus was asked- what begins on four legs, moves to two, and ends with three? Oedipus was allowed to pass on … Continue reading →

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The Nature of the Beast- Persecution Draws Near

Posted on May 14, 2021 by RC

How easy it is for us to find comfort in the distance between us and hardship. We know famines happen, but not here. We know political dissent is repressed, but not here. We know Christians are persecuted. But not here. … Continue reading →

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What most distinguishes the believer from the non-believer?

Posted on May 13, 2021 by RC

Right from the get-go we have something of an epistemological/ontological problem. I mean, right? That is, there are differences that are easier to see, and then there are differences that are more central, but harder to discern. On the ontological … Continue reading →

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Catechism 74; Appeal; Forever Friend, Charlie Clauss

Posted on May 13, 2021 by RC

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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Status Report

Posted on May 12, 2021 by RC

We are fools. That’s a good starting point. Every mother’s son of us was made in the image of God. We are all together by nature children of wrath. Our heavenly Father is remaking those of us who have been … Continue reading →

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The Gospel at Work, Tom Grayam; Losers ‘R’ Us

Posted on May 12, 2021 by RC

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How can the church grow closer?

Posted on May 10, 2021 by RC

Community and the Christian have something of a love-hate relationship. Most of us long to be part of a vibrant, immersive, community of love built around Jesus and the gospel. We also, however, want to be left alone. We don’t … Continue reading →

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Revival; Bible in 5 Minutes, Haggai

Posted on May 10, 2021 by RC

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The Care and Feeding of Shepherds

Posted on May 7, 2021 by RC

I have not one, but multiple machines in my house that I love. It’s the kind of machine that makes me give thanks for the days we live in. Little more than a century ago even kings and titans of … Continue reading →

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