Category Archives: kingdom

“Cage-Stage” Calvinism: Why We Are So Often Jerks

Cage-stage describes a common phenomenon that often happens when a believer embraces the doctrines of grace. For a time he/she becomes an obnoxious lout in defending the doctrines to all comers, whether they are interested or not. It suggests that … Continue reading

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How Do You Handle Assaults on the World Wide Web?

Turns out the world wide web didn’t become the sharing-of-ideas paradise we all once hoped it would be. This comparatively new way to communicate to a wide audience has created a comparatively new way for us to insult and belittle … Continue reading

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The Myth of Influence: Succumbing to the World’s Lure

I was a boy when I came up with what I believed to be a brilliant idea. It was the height of the Steelers’ dynasty. I loved the Steelers, (and still do) and loved Jesus (and still do.) I could … Continue reading

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Classic JCE: Extremism; Evangelical High Places

We will be back with fresh episodes next week. This week’s classic episode is a day late, though not a dollar short. I felt like yesterday’s Ask RC, also out of place, needed to go up quickly. This week’s classic … Continue reading

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Are There, Ultimately, Tragedies? or What Were You Thinking?

I got myself into a kerfluffle the past few days on the internet. I was seeking to come to the defense of my fathers. Someone posted this quote from my earthly father, “…ultimately there are no tragedies.” Someone objected by … Continue reading

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Three Invaluable, Necessary, Life Changing Truths

There are three great truths which, to the extent that they are believed, result not just in eternal life, but in a faithful life in the here and now. Three truths that can never be too familiar, never too impactful, … Continue reading

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What Is Labor Day Really All About? Busting Union Myths

We exercise a certain practicality about our holidays. The move to Mondays makes perfect sense to me. Trouble is, that practicality can lead us to lose sight of what we’re celebrating, because what we are honestly celebrating is a three … Continue reading

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Praise Him Above Ye Heavenly Host: War of the Worlds

I don’t, in all honesty, have much knowledge of this peculiar movement. I’m pretty sure it involves a great deal of prayer, in particular prayer against demonic powers that are believed to have some sort of proprietary sway over a … Continue reading

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Bargains in the Remainder Bin: (Mostly) Forgotten Bangers

Sometimes a book comes along, captures the attention of an audience, and then seems to fade away. They’re not quite classics but their usefulness far outlasts their market. The list below is nothing but such books. Sure, if you want … Continue reading

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Elders to the Rescue: Rooting Out Unbelief

I was ordained, for the first time, in the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. It’s an interesting institution with an interesting history. It is the oldest Presbyterian denomination in the nation to have never had a split. It is also one … Continue reading

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