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Kingdom Now, Here- Jesus Changes Everything

For some years now I’ve been publishing blog pieces three times a week under the heading of “Kingdom Notes.” I also publish a weekly column under the heading of “Ask RC.” Feel free to send any questions you’d like me … Continue reading

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He Puts the Lonely in Families: Psalm 68:6

Most every night I gather my precious wife and our two still-at-home sons for prayer before bed. Many nights I pray in thanksgiving for God’s very specific grace in all four of our lives, that He puts the lonely in … Continue reading

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Is it wrong for the church to pray imprecatory prayers?

I understand that it’s a tough issue. It’s disconcerting that the Holy Spirit inspired a prayer asking God to dash his enemies’ heads against the rocks. That thought is just what we find in what are called “imprecatory Psalms.” These … Continue reading

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He Will Never Let Us Go- Believing His Promises

Fear can be a potent motivator, or conversely, a great de-motivator. Many of us have a deep fear of change. However disappointed we may be in ourselves, in our circumstances, in our walk with the Lord, in our church, we … Continue reading

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Sacred Marriage, Persevering; Controlling Hurricanes & More

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Rest Indeed

Though it comes rather early in the story, I am convinced that Genesis 3:15 is not just the hinge of the Bible, but it is the very hinge of history. It is there that God responds to the serpent’s assault … Continue reading

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Looking Backward, Moving Forward

It doesn’t happen often, but it had happened. A book written for businessmen had jumped the fence and become something of a universal best seller. Like The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People before it, and Good to Great after … Continue reading

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What does it mean to “preach the gospel to yourself?”

One of the weaknesses of the evangelical church in our day is that we tend to look at our salvation as a process, like we’re moving down an assembly line. There are good reasons for this perspective, not the least … Continue reading

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Sacred Marriage; Seismic Shift? That 70s Food

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Alone with My Thoughts

It is, of course, a sound and biblical truth that what comes out of our mouths reveals what is in our hearts. And, in turn, it is true that what is in our hearts is desperate wickedness. To be sure … Continue reading

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