Category Archives: Kingdom Notes

Ask RC- Why are we so awful to each other on the internet?

Posted on November 18, 2019 by RC

The internet did not invent sin. We were plenty awful to each other long before Al Gore went into his lab and wound his web around the world. That said, the internet did bring some new features to the sin … Continue reading →

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He Gave Us Songs

Posted on November 16, 2019 by RC

He was at least an insightful man, if not a wise man, who first said, “I care not who writes a nation’s laws, as long as I write the nation’s songs.” He understood that what shapes our lives is rather … Continue reading →

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Relevance Pottage

Posted on November 14, 2019 by RC

Even Jesus was known to have a Scottish revival or two. A Scottish revival, if you’ve not heard the term, is pretty much the opposite of a revival. It’s where the crowds get smaller and smaller instead of bigger and … Continue reading →

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Rabbits Out of Hats or, Money For Nothing and Your Checks for Free

Posted on November 13, 2019 by RC

The heart of magic is misdirection. Sure, there are specially made tools of the trade. There is well-trained prestidigitation. There are moments of art and flourish. The magic, however, is to get the audience to look one direction while you … Continue reading →

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Every Need Is an Opportunity- Please read…

Posted on November 12, 2019 by RC

Dear Friends, “Shame held my head down. Fear lifted it up. I was chained, shuffling my feet into the jury box along with other chained men. I was not there as a juror, but a prisoner.” Thus begins my latest … Continue reading →

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Plowing in Hope

Posted on November 9, 2019 by RC

The kingdom of God is at war. The promise from the beginning was that the seed of the woman, our King, would come and crush the head of the seed of the serpent (Genesis 3:15). Jesus’ first step out of … Continue reading →

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Giving the Spirit His Due

Posted on November 7, 2019 by RC

In a few hours I will have the privilege of teaching a Bible study on the character of God. It is my aim in this four week study to communicate something of the glory of God while not taking the … Continue reading →

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Black and White and Red All Over

Posted on November 6, 2019 by RC

What would you do, my father once wisely asked, if Jesus Christ Himself were to speak to you and make this promise- “I promise that nothing bad will ever happen to you again.”? Can you imagine? What would that do … Continue reading →

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Building on the Rock

Posted on November 2, 2019 by RC

I tend toward a more Eyeore perspective than most. Others have been blessed with the spiritual gift of enthusiasm. These people don’t enjoy movies or prefer restaurants. No, they live in the realm of the superlatives. They want me to … Continue reading →

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Smile, God Loves You

Posted on October 31, 2019 by RC

In one of his less gentle moments with a pen, my father once began an article in Tabletalk magazine this way, “Smile, God loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life. Unless your name is Esau.” While it … Continue reading →

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