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Just My Imagination

Posted on December 23, 2019 by RC

It’s the fuzzy stuff around the edges that gets us. When we are aware we are facing a text from God’s Word, we tend to tread carefully. We move slowly, break out our exegetical tools, and get to work. The … Continue reading →

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Christians Aren’t Perfect…

Posted on December 21, 2019 by RC

“By this,” Jesus said, “all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another” (John 13:35). Here Jesus gives us an apologetic we seem to have lost sight of. One of the blessings that come … Continue reading →

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Ask RC- Why is pride such a sticky sin?

Posted on December 20, 2019 by RC

The story is told that Benjamin Franklin, as a young man, took it upon himself to keep a running inventory of his moral progression. He wrote down a list of ten to twenty character traits and gave himself a score … Continue reading →

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The Scandal of Grace, Christmas Mistakes and more…

Posted on December 20, 2019 by RC

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything podcast

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Silencing the Devil

Posted on December 19, 2019 by RC

How easily, because of his craftiness, we confuse Satan and Santa. Their names are indeed anagrams of each other, and they both were obviously told by someone, somewhere along the way that they look good in red. We tend to … Continue reading →

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Investing Versus Gambling, Writing with Pace and How To Glorify God

Posted on December 19, 2019 by RC

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything

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We must stop the psychological equivalent of selling indulgences.

Posted on December 18, 2019 by RC

Tetzel, the seller of indulgences that first got Dr. Luther’s goat, was known for a rather crass sales pitch. “As soon as the coin in the coffer rings, the soul from Purgatory springs.” This practice is what sparked the Reformation. … Continue reading →

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Arianism, Testimonies, Chickens, Eggs and Roman Authority

Posted on December 16, 2019 by RC

Tuesday’s Jesus Changes Everything podcast

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Ask RC- Should Christians obey the Old Testament law?

Posted on December 16, 2019 by RC

Of course. Well, wait, it’s complicated. Most Christians agree that we are not to obey what Bible scholars call “the ceremonial law.” The notion that a believer must be circumcised was a critical battle while the New Testament was being … Continue reading →

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David as a Type of Christ, Lisa and I on Life in the Blender and The Lord’s Table

Posted on December 16, 2019 by RC

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything

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