Tag Archives: Christian Testimony

Ask RC- Should a pastor preach against the sins of his congregation?

Posted on September 17, 2020 by RC

Of course. And of course not. The sermon is that part of the service where God’s Word exposes our failures, and proclaims Christ’s provision. The end is not the sin, but neither can the sin be ignored. The pastor does … Continue reading →

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Ravenous Sheep

Posted on September 16, 2020 by RC

I had already failed my first test in becoming a gentleman farmer. Three years and roughly 200 chickens produced eggs at a rate of roughly $1… each. A few years had passed though since my experiment in folly, and I … Continue reading →

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Ask RC- Why is the church so full of phonies?

Posted on September 14, 2020 by RC

It is my habit when asked “Why is the church…” to look for what is often the obvious answer, that the problem is people, and not at all exclusive to the church. This is certainly true in this case, that … Continue reading →

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Sports, Activism and the NFL; Bible in 5, Ruth

Posted on September 14, 2020 by RC

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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Voting Pro-Life?

Posted on September 11, 2020 by RC

While it is disheartening to me to see so many who self-identify as evangelicals open to the notion of voting for Democrats, the silver lining in that blue cloud is found here- that many evangelicals, aghast at this development as … Continue reading →

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Ask RC- Does God want everyone to be healthy and wealthy?

Posted on September 10, 2020 by RC

Yes, and no. I have often said that one thing the prosperity preachers have right that so many of us miss is this- because of Jesus our heavenly Father delights to bless us. What they have wrong is they have … Continue reading →

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God is Near to the Hurting; Sharon Bertram, Hero; God’s Moral Law

Posted on September 10, 2020 by RC

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New Theses, New Reformation

Posted on September 8, 2020 by RC

Thesis 41 We must not discipline our children in anger. Paul encourages fathers to raise their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. He then warns us not to provoke our children to wrath. The serpent would have … Continue reading →

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Lisa- A Purpose Driven Wife + Heroism & More

Posted on September 8, 2020 by RC

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Pragmatic Principle

Posted on September 5, 2020 by RC

It goes against my own principles to argue from the perspective of the pragmatic. Pragmatism, after all, is a worldly thing. We have been called to faithfulness. God tells us what to do, and we are to do it. The … Continue reading →

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