Category Archives: Ask RC

Why are there so many churches a mile wide but an inch deep?

Posted on May 31, 2021 by RC

It’s a common enough complaint, so much so that I doubt many would challenge the underlying assumption. Get the right band playing the right songs, the right hipster telling the right jokes, the right technology creating the right ambiance and … Continue reading →

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Should Christians attend homosexual “weddings?”

Posted on May 27, 2021 by RC

Some of our deepest challenges as believers involve dealing with the sins of others, particularly those whom we love. Whether it is a relative struggling with addiction, a best friend unfaithful to his spouse, or a loved one embracing sexual … Continue reading →

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Why are people so greedy?

Posted on May 24, 2021 by RC

Because we’re people. The problem isn’t in the money. Which means, by the way, that one does not become more greedy than someone else by having more than someone else. Greed afflicts the rich and the poor and everyone in … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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What distinguishes the believer from the non-believer?

Posted on May 6, 2021 by RC

Right from the get-go we have something of an epistemological/ontological problem. 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 side the whole … Continue reading →

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Should we vote in church?

Posted on April 29, 2021 by RC

There are, at base, three forms of government. The first is rule by one. The second is rule by a few, the third rule by all. In civil government this would essentially be monarchy, republic and democracy, broadly speaking. In … Continue reading →

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Why are Christians up in arms about homosexuality?

Posted on April 26, 2021 by RC

First, I’m not sure such is true anymore. Some, to be sure. Many professing Christians, however, are joining the world in embracing a love and let love ethic. Given the choice between being culturally marginalized or marginalizing the Bible, too … Continue reading →

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Why is church membership important?

Posted on April 19, 2021 by RC

Ditching Membership He spoke wisely who said, “When you come upon a fence, be sure you know what it was keeping out before you tear it down.” The contemporary church, looking down its collective nose at the historical church has … Continue reading →

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