Category Archives: communion

New Theses, New Reformation

Posted on June 15, 2021 by RC

Thesis 79- We must be under the authority of a local church. There’s a reason a Reformation is called a reformation and not a revolution. The key difference is the former builds from that which is good, while the latter … Continue reading →

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How can I be a better peacemaker?

Posted on June 14, 2021 by RC

Jesus, of course, listed peacemakers among the blessed in His Sermon on the Mount. He is the ultimate peacemaker, first reconciling us, His enemies, with our Father. Second, this in turn reconciles us with each other. We, however, are called … Continue reading →

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New Theses, New Reformation

Posted on June 8, 2021 by RC

Thesis 78- We must teach our children humility. Scholars have debated for millennia what Paul’s thorn in his side was. While I can’t prove my theory, I’m confident I know the answer. I think it was kidney stones. When you … Continue reading →

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Catechism 77; Atin-Lay, Agnus Dei; Forever Friend, Danny Thompson

Posted on June 3, 2021 by RC

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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Back Up

Posted on June 2, 2021 by RC

It is because we are saved by grace that we sinners are able to confess publicly that we are sinners. It is because we are sinners, however, that we are so quick to get defensive anytime someone accuses us of … Continue reading →

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P is for Perseverance of the Saints

Posted on June 1, 2021 by RC
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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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Get Thee to the Church on Time

Posted on May 28, 2021 by RC

There was some reason for optimism, even in the darkest days of COVID. Pastors with whom I spoke (admittedly a small sample size) all affirmed two things. First, despite not meeting live and in person, giving did not go down. … Continue reading →

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The Gospel at Work; Curating Books, Can I Know I am Saved?

Posted on May 26, 2021 by RC

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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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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