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Ask RC- Forgotten Wisdom

What are 7 things our fathers remembered, that we’ve forgotten? Every generation has not just its blind spots, but its amnesiac moments, truths once held, even honored, that the rising generation let go of. One might call these things Slipping … Continue reading

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The Gospel- Just for the Unsaved?

It stretches credulity to suggest that anyone would answer this question in the affirmative. We know better than to say such things. It also stretches credulity, however, to deny that we in the church have a terrible time grasping the … Continue reading

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How do we turn the other cheek? Should we be pacifists?

What an astute question. I’m happy to take a try at this, but please understand that it is just that, a try. In my view Jesus, in telling us to turn the other cheek is in fact talking to us, … Continue reading

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Why should the Equality Act concern me?

There is as always, a struggle between an ostrich with its head in the sand and Chicken Little insisting the sky is falling. We are in the midst of a cultural free fall that has been going on for some … Continue reading

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How should the church prepare for battle?

There is nothing new under the sun. There are, however, seasons. We forget the former when we grow comfortable in the latter. We like the season we are in, and in turn expect it to last forever. When the cold … Continue reading

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Can we solve the church’s theological divide?

Is there really any question that within the evangelical church there are churches where substantive study and teaching are foreign things and others where such are front and center to the mission of the church? Theological weightiness is likely a … Continue reading

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What’ve we lost in losing letter writing?

A Letter from the Depths on Modern Communication, with a tip of the hat to Screwtape. My Dearest Gaulips, You asked about some of the newest features our media consultants are working on, and how you might put them to … Continue reading

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Why do we resent grace?

It is counter-intuitive, but nevertheless, there it is. We all, from time to time, take offense when grace is offered to us. We all, even more of the time, take offense when grace is offered to others. Two different circumstances, … Continue reading

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Should we take up an offering during worship?

It was likely the most surreal thing I’ve ever witnessed at a worship service. Not surprisingly it happened on a Sunday morning at the Orlando Convention Center. My esteemed father was scheduled to preach at this service in conjunction with … Continue reading

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Why are you starting a church?

For the preaching of the gospel. That’s the only reason any church should start. Perhaps though the question is, Why are you starting a church? More than four years ago I made headlines across the Christian world when I was … Continue reading

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