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The Beauty Community: Our City of Light on a Hill

Posted on May 19, 2026 by RC

There is a reason our heart sometimes has its reasons that reason knows not of. We are not disembodied minds. Nor are we often motivated by something as sterile as the conclusion to a syllogism. Neither are those outside the … Continue reading →

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Broken Homes, Broken People and the Gospel

Posted on May 15, 2026 by RC

Broken people create broken homes. That is, before we can offer the balm of Gilead to those living in broken homes, we need to be perfectly clear how we got that way. For all the pressures assaulting the family, for … Continue reading →

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Washing Unclean Hands: Fallacious Folly To the Man

Posted on May 14, 2026 by RC

Civil law recognizes a legal theory that argues that a plaintiff cannot receive relief if he is guilty of acting unlawfully, dishonestly or in bad faith. That is, regarding the subject of the lawsuit. If, for instance, I’m suing for … Continue reading →

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Once Not a People: Balancing Our Gracious Heritage

Posted on May 12, 2026 by RC

The RC Sproul Jr. Principle of Hermeneutics is a simple truth, and a deep passion of mine. You remember it. Whenever someone in the Bible does something really stupid, do not say, “How can they be so stupid?” Instead say … Continue reading →

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Death, Life, the Known, the Unknown and the Knower

Posted on May 8, 2026 by RC

Because we believe it is our due, we’re confident that even the darkest clouds have silver linings. When someone dies in old age, we rejoice that he had a long, full life. On the other hand, when someone goes suddenly, … Continue reading →

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What’s It All About Alfie? Tell Us the Telos

Posted on May 7, 2026 by RC

Christian apologists have made a great deal of hay out of the “is to ought” problem the atheist has. Any naturalist view of reality, that suggests that all that exists is matter and energy erases any foundation for ethics. “Ought” … Continue reading →

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Praying for Reformation; Reforming Our Prayers

Posted on May 5, 2026 by RC

Praying for something happens when two circumstances are met. First, we the ones praying must recognize that what we want is a good thing. No one prays to lose their job or to need a new heat pump. Second, we … Continue reading →

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Final Study- Parables: The Pharisee and the Tax Collector

Posted on May 4, 2026 by RC

Tonight we conclude our study exploring the parables of Jesus. Last week we considered the Prodigal Son. We serve dinner at 6:15, and begin the study at 7:00. We also livestream on Facebook Live, on the account I share with … Continue reading →

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Is “color-blindness” the right response to racism?

Posted on May 4, 2026 by RC

No, and yes. Racism is, and will be, until Christ’s return a peculiarly ugly manifestation of the sin that remains within us. It is grounded in a pride that is as loathsome as it is ridiculous. Imagine taking pride in … Continue reading →

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The Philosophy of Philosophy: Love It or Hate It

Posted on April 30, 2026 by RC

Teaching philosophy is in my blood. I don’t just know how to do it, but I love doing it. Most of the classes I’ve taught over the years have consisted of people not planning to become professional philosophers. There aren’t … Continue reading →

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