Category Archives: sovereignty

The Blessings of Beatings

Posted on October 16, 2020 by RC

No one, when they are in the midst of a beating, enjoys it. Such doesn’t undo the truth that beatings are blessings. They are among that list of gifts from our Father, all of which are good and perfect. What … Continue reading →

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Should American pastors preach warning us of our growing police state?

Posted on October 8, 2020 by RC

It is not at all unusual for us to defend our own peculiar perspective by painting our opponents in the worst possible light. There is genuine disagreement over whether political issues have any place in preaching. Those who stand opposed, … Continue reading →

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God in Control; I am the Lord; Scarlet Letter

Posted on October 7, 2020 by RC

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything

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Voting; Time Travel Movies; Acting a Sin?

Posted on October 2, 2020 by RC

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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Ask RC- What do you find so appealing about Autumn?

Posted on September 28, 2020 by RC

People begin to notice, after a while, if they are paying the least bit of attention, that I love the Steelers, that I delight in CS Lewis, that I praise God for Lisa. You might have to be just a … Continue reading →

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Homage

Posted on September 19, 2020 by RC

Though I didn’t think such was possible, my esteem for both my father and the Bible took a rather sudden spike. I was blessed to be sitting in a seminary class, while he stood, teaching. He mentioned, almost in passing, … Continue reading →

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History is Our Story or The Church as Co-Star

Posted on September 4, 2020 by RC

There is a process by which a people group loses its privilege. First, lofty standing begins to lose its cache. Second, the once privileged become a matter of insignificance. Last, they become the untouchables. While Christians are fast on their … Continue reading →

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Last Night’s Study- The Trauma of Holiness

Posted on August 18, 2020 by RC
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Double Plus Ungood, or The Lies of Big Brother

Posted on August 14, 2020 by RC

There aren’t many moments that I remember discerning pain in my father’s voice. Listening to him recount the sad saga of Francis Gary Powers was one of them. In 1960 Powers piloted a U-2 spy plane across Soviet airspace. With … Continue reading →

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No “Last Night’s Study” This Week

Posted on August 11, 2020 by RC

Last night’s study on The Holiness of God was interrupted by a warning that one manifestation of His awesome power might be on its way, a tornado. It was, as chapter 4, which we were to look at, begins, a … Continue reading →

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