Category Archives: kingdom

Good Will Toward Men

Posted on December 14, 2023 by RC

There is a reason that churches are full on Christmas. It is that time of year that even the heathen crash we believers’ party over the incarnation of Christ. It’s rather like Americans in 1943 celebrating Pearl Harbor. I suspect … Continue reading →

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Being Jesus

Posted on December 12, 2023 by RC

Because we are the heirs of the moderns, metaphors tend to slip right by us. To be sure, we know how to recognize a metaphor. Jesus tells us that He is the door, and we puzzle for a moment trying … Continue reading →

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The End of the End

Posted on December 8, 2023 by RC

When Alice found herself at a crossroads in Wonderland, she looked about for help. There in a tree nearby was a smile. Just a smile. Soon though, the full body of the Cheshire Cat appeared. Alice asked the cat which … Continue reading →

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Rome Not Home

Posted on December 7, 2023 by RC

Sigh. I’ve just learned that another old friend has chosen to swim the Tiber. “Swim the Tiber” is a humorous euphemism for the deadly practice of leaving the Christian faith behind and embracing Roman Catholicism. As tragic as it is, … Continue reading →

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Contextualizing Missions

Posted on December 5, 2023 by RC

It is just about the time that we begin to mock our fathers that we find ourselves slipping on the banana peels they have left behind. Consider our fathers’ failure to contextualize in missions. Generations ago great heroes went forth … Continue reading →

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Giving Tuesday Held Over Indefinitely!

Posted on November 30, 2023 by RC

It has always been my prayer that God would put the gifts He’s given me to good work. I assume the same is true for you. Some pathways to fruitfulness are laid out clearly. You go to school, get certified, … Continue reading →

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The Gates of Hell Advancing

Posted on November 28, 2023 by RC

The feint is a rather critical part of any battle strategy. There are few occasions where a direct, unambiguous assault will work out well. We want instead to keep our enemy guessing, unsure as to whether we will be coming … Continue reading →

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Secure Investments

Posted on November 24, 2023 by RC

The Sermon on the Mount is tough to swallow all at once. Though what we have recorded for us in Matthew 5–7 is significantly shorter than the sermons most of us are used to, it is on the other hand … Continue reading →

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Give Thanks

Posted on November 23, 2023 by RC

The best wisdom I can offer today is to get off the internet and give thanks. God bless you all.

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A Lifestyle of Gratitude

Posted on November 21, 2023 by RC

It is a sure sign that we are sinners that we tend to be more concerned about what we do than what we are. That is, our guilt or peace oftentimes is the fruit of our own judgment of how … Continue reading →

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