Category Archives: communion

The Grace of Scandal

Posted on January 31, 2023 by RC

That principle of hermeneutics I have been seeking to teach the world can be quite helpful. It affirms “Whenever you see someone in the Bible doing something really, really stupid, do not say to yourself, ‘How can he be so … Continue reading →

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My Two Neighbors

Posted on January 3, 2023 by RC

I have two neighbors. On the east side is Mr. Jones. He’s a decent man, a loving husband, and an attentive father. He serves at the local soup kitchen at least once a month. He loves to talk to people … Continue reading →

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Before the World’s Foundation

Posted on December 27, 2022 by RC

Obedience, of course, is a good thing. Our Father delights to see His children embracing His wisdom, heeding His warnings, walking in the joy that is His law. When we dance in His presence we presage the beauty and glory … Continue reading →

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Apostasy and Perseverance?

Posted on December 20, 2022 by RC

There are two errors to make on this question, and a razor’s edge to walk to answer it correctly. Just as the Bible teaches both divine sovereignty and human responsibility, so it also teaches both that apostasy is real, and … Continue reading →

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Beauty and the Best

Posted on December 9, 2022 by RC

There is a tension among God’s people that reflects a delicate balance to which the Bible calls us. Paul, you recall, argued that in his passion for the gospel, he wished to be all things to all men, that by … Continue reading →

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Sacred Marriage, Feasting; Twitter Dump; Divine Simplicity

Posted on December 7, 2022 by RC

This week’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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Why are we so insatiable?

Posted on November 28, 2022 by RC

My annual Black Friday tweet says this- “Black Friday is proof that Thanksgiving did not take.” I’m not trying to shame anyone on the lookout for bargains. Neither am I a Scrooge about nice things. I’m in favor of them, … Continue reading →

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We’re So Vain

Posted on November 15, 2022 by RC

Some things we never quite leave behind this side of the veil. Try as we might to mature and to grow beyond this peculiar brand of foolishness, I’m afraid that at heart we are still junior high girls. Our problem … Continue reading →

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The Desires of Your Heart

Posted on October 25, 2022 by RC

Check out this week’s Bible study on our call to believe the promises of God.

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What is “second degree separation”?

Posted on October 3, 2022 by RC

When it comes to the fundamentals of the faith, I’m grateful to be considered a fundamentalist. I’d suggest the defining distinction between fundamentalists and evangelicals is that evangelicals have an aching hole in their souls that longs for the world’s … Continue reading →

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