Category Archives: Ask RC

Are husbands/fathers called to be priests in their homes?

Posted on April 15, 2021 by RC

Yes and no. If we mean by “priest” one who intercedes for others, beseeching the blessing of God, of course fathers should be priests in their homes. We’re called to pray for our families, to storm the very throne room … Continue reading →

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Does God still speak to us?

Posted on April 12, 2021 by RC

Of course He does. I have noted before that I have walked through a change in my thinking with respect to charismatic gifts. I once described myself as a leaky cessationist. I meant by that that in principle I agreed … Continue reading →

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What about “gender neutral” Bible translations?

Posted on April 8, 2021 by RC

It is a holdover of our modernist past that we tend to see the work of translation as a science more than an art. We think we punch a word in from language a, and out pops the exact same … Continue reading →

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Is it wrong to pray imprecatory prayers?

Posted on April 5, 2021 by RC

I understand that it’s a tough issue, that there is something a bit disconcerting to have the Holy Spirit inspiring a prayer from a man asking God to dash his enemies’ heads against the rocks. That though is just what … Continue reading →

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Why is work important?

Posted on March 29, 2021 by RC

With each passing wave of stimulus checks we get closer and closer to the notion that the state should simply send everyone a check every month, or at least, send a check to everyone who doesn’t earn one in the … Continue reading →

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What’s the best decision you made in the last five years?

Posted on March 25, 2021 by RC

Responding to a message. No doubt about it. A person I had never met came to me online for counsel during a difficult time. I offered what counsel I could over the course of a few years. Then I brought … Continue reading →

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Why shouldn’t women be in combat?

Posted on March 22, 2021 by RC

This question has to be right up there with “Why can’t two men get married?” and “Why can’t a woman decide she’s a man?” as questions no one would have foreseen anyone, let alone a Bible believing Christian, asking in … Continue reading →

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What should I look for in a church?

Posted on March 18, 2021 by RC

A Church First, that it be a church. The Reformers argued that there are three distinguishing marks of the church- the Word, sacraments and discipline. That means your campus ministry isn’t the church; your podcasts are not the church; your … Continue reading →

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What’s the worse thing you’ve ever done?

Posted on March 15, 2021 by RC

My friend and co-author Paul Derry said it, and I’ll never forget it. We were talking about working together on a book, that book which became Call Me Barabbas. I was concerned my battered reputation might hurt his chances to … Continue reading →

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Lisa & I on Unknown; Co-Creators

Posted on March 12, 2021 by RC

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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