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What It Means to Be a Christian III; Selling Outrage & More

Posted on April 29, 2026 by RC

I conclude my conversation with the inimitable David Knight on his wonderful book, What It Means to Be a Christian. Plus, outrage as a dangerous drug, and social media as its pusher. Finally, finding all we could want or ask … Continue reading →

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Washing the Prince’s Bride: Inconceivable!

Posted on April 28, 2026 by RC

The driving force behind the devil’s temptations is less the hope we’ll get hooked on some illicit pleasure, more the power he wields when he is able to accuse us. With the temptation his forked tongue whispers, “Go ahead, what … Continue reading →

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LDSQ2BA Latter Day Saints Questions to Be Answered

Posted on April 23, 2026 by RC

I have questions for my Latter Day Saint friends. While I believe the distinctive doctrines of Latter Day Saints are unbiblical and false, I likewise am grateful for my LDS friends over the years. I ask these questions less as … Continue reading →

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The Pharisee Pharisees and the Way Back Home

Posted on April 21, 2026 by RC

Dear Exvangelicals, I’m probably the last person you’d want to hear from, an old school evangelical. I’m more conservative politically than the most ardent President Trump fanboy. Reformed, head of my home, still affirming that marriage is only between one … Continue reading →

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We Are Family: All My Brothers and Sisters and Me

Posted on April 17, 2026 by RC

Conservative Christians seeking a way to encapsulate our most fundamental political commitments came up with “family values.” We vote “family values.” We support “family values” candidates. Even the left has noticed, countering our language with this bit of bumper-sticker wisdom: … Continue reading →

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Last week’s Parables Study: Treasure & Pearl of Great Price

Posted on April 14, 2026 by RC
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Study Tonight- Parables: The Good Samaritan

Posted on April 13, 2026 by RC

Tonight we continue a study exploring the parables of Jesus. Last week we considered the found treasure and the pearl of great price.. Tonight- the Good Samaritan. We serve dinner at 6:15, and begin the study at 7:00. We also … Continue reading →

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The “Rest” of the Story: The Good Work of Sabbath

Posted on April 10, 2026 by RC

Obedience is a rather narrow road. Disobedience, on the other hand, comes with a great, sweeping plain of options. Because we are like the Pharisees, we find it easy to convert the law of God into sundry sins of omission. … Continue reading →

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Ruth and Naomi Redux; Tony Reinke’s God & Technology Book

Posted on April 8, 2026 by RC

The return of Curating Your Book Library, prompted by Tony Reinke’s excellent book, God, Technology and the Christian Life. Plus, the workers are few and the shame of believers ashamed of God. Where else are you going to find all … Continue reading →

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Pray for One Another; Bear One Another’s Burdens

Posted on April 7, 2026 by RC

The most common lie told by Christians may well be- “I’ll pray for you.” Why would we lie about such a thing? It’s pretty simple. First, we know we’re supposed to pray for each other. Second, we’re not very good … Continue reading →

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