Category Archives: church

Winning the Battle, Losing the War

Posted on August 28, 2020 by RC

Sometimes the same thing needs to be said, over and over. I try, hard as it is, to not repeat myself across the various media I use. If I tweet something I likely won’t talk about the same issue on … Continue reading →

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Ask RC- What is pietism and what are some concrete examples?

Posted on August 27, 2020 by RC

Pietism is a view that looks at the broader world as a matter of utter insignificance, because it focuses exclusively on making the individual soul better. Radically individualistic and deeply Gnostic the movement eschews political involvement, denigrates the exercise of … Continue reading →

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Here I Stand

Posted on August 26, 2020 by RC

There was once a great man who managed to upset the religious leaders of his day. They were screaming for his blood because he had both bypassed their own power structure, and had gained a large popular following. He had … Continue reading →

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The Fallen Famous; 9th Commandment; Travels with Charley

Posted on August 26, 2020 by RC

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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New Theses, New Reformation

Posted on August 25, 2020 by RC

Thesis 39 We must model for our children how to be hard-resting and joyful. It is something of a yuppie clichĂ©, that we ought to work hard and play hard. Like many clichĂ©s, this one latches on to at least … Continue reading →

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Ask RC- Can a Christian vote for a Democrat?

Posted on August 24, 2020 by RC

Of course. Truth be told, I’m far more concerned about the spiritual state of the person asking the question than I am about the spiritual state of the person inside the question. This, despite the truth that over the course … Continue reading →

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The Face of Evil

Posted on August 22, 2020 by RC

There are any number of dangers of a steady pop culture diet. To catch our attention Hollywood must increase the tension. The struggle must get more and more dramatic; the stakes must increase. We don’t merely hope the good guys … Continue reading →

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She Rises Up; Her Children Call Her Blessed

Posted on August 21, 2020 by RC

My mother-in-law passed away this week. She was in no way the quintessential mother-in-law of pop culture. She was gracious, loving and gentle. She had faced many challenges in her life, but did so with grace. She was always loved … Continue reading →

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Politicizing Sports; Lisa and I on The Secret of Roan Inish; Culture Culture

Posted on August 21, 2020 by RC

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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Ask RC- A Big To Do

Posted on August 20, 2020 by RC

What should I do when feeling completely overwhelmed, with a “to do” list as long as the Matterhorn is high, while wanting only to pull the bed covers over my head? Three things. The first is to give thanks. Like … Continue reading →

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