Category Archives: creation

Should Christians stay out of politics?

Posted on November 8, 2021 by RC

No, of course not. Does Jesus reign over all things? Is He king of kings? Are all things being brought under His subjection? Does He command us to disciple the nations? Indeed, yes, absolutely and yup. I find it hard … Continue reading →

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Risk and Vulnerability

Posted on October 15, 2021 by RC

“It is one thing to confess that you’re a sinner; it is another thing altogether to confess your sins…People love it when preachers or Christian leaders say they are fallen just like the rest of us, until that preacher or … Continue reading →

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The Other Scandal of the Evangelical Mind

Posted on October 6, 2021 by RC

It is true enough that by and large the evangelical church is not known for intellectual rigor. We’re not considered the sharpest knives in the drawer. It is true as well that we are called to love God with all … Continue reading →

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Absurdism; Catechism 93; Sin, in Heaven?

Posted on October 5, 2021 by RC

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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Anything You Can Do

Posted on October 1, 2021 by RC

I can do worser. I can do anything worser than you. This is not, of course, reason to boast, but is reason for shame. The worst shame, however, comes when I forget this truth. We find it all too easy … Continue reading →

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Is there any benefit in studying philosophy?

Posted on September 30, 2021 by RC

I certainly hope so. Among my many callings is to teach classes in philosophy. This semester I am teaching Introduction to Ethics, leading my students in understanding the thought of Socrates, John Stuart Mill, Camus and more. Why would I … Continue reading →

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Legends of the Fall

Posted on September 24, 2021 by RC

I not only love the season of Autumn but love to contemplate the reasons why. Why am I thrilled by the chill in the air? Why are my spirits lifted by falling leaves? Why does my face light up at … Continue reading →

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And It Came To Pass

Posted on September 22, 2021 by RC

I was not, as a kid, a particularly gifted athlete. I enjoyed sports, however, and so my hours were determined by the seasons: football, basketball, baseball. I realized early on that my gifts were limited, while my desire to compete … Continue reading →

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Did God create us because He was lonely?

Posted on September 20, 2021 by RC

Of all the silly notions that run rampant in our thoughtless, sentimental times, this one may well take the cake. That’s the “Boy howdy is this a silly idea” cake mind you. It is beautifully true and truly beautiful that … Continue reading →

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What Love Is This?

Posted on September 18, 2021 by RC

The simplicity of God is a doctrine that provides a rather useful fence. The perfections of God are, of course, worthy of our excitement. Their infinity is, of course, staggering. But the simplicity of God is that place where these … Continue reading →

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