Category Archives: wisdom

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

Posted on September 9, 2025 by RC

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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Three Invaluable, Necessary, Life Changing Truths

Posted on September 2, 2025 by RC

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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Bargains in the Remainder Bin: (Mostly) Forgotten Bangers

Posted on August 28, 2025 by RC

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

Posted on August 26, 2025 by RC

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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What can I fulfill His command to be a peacemaker?

Posted on August 25, 2025 by RC

Jesus, of course, listed peacemakers among the blessed in His Sermon on the Mount. He is the ultimate peacemaker, first reconciling us, His enemies, with our Father. Second, this in turn reconciles us with each other. We, however, are called … Continue reading →

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Resting in His Providence, Working For His Kingdom

Posted on August 15, 2025 by RC

To suggest that wisdom is always balanced seems to me to be a bit, well, unbalanced. Whoever first uttered the words of wisdom, “moderation in all things,” should, I believe, have healed himself. All things? Isn’t that a bit extreme? … Continue reading →

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Narcissists Gonna Narcissize: Popping Psychology’s Bubble

Posted on August 7, 2025 by RC

It is bad enough when a group of scholars determine themselves to be experts on the human psyche, while leaving behind God’s Word. Sometime in the late nineteenth century psychology as a field of study was birthed at the University … Continue reading →

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Classic Episode- Ex Cathedra, and What Do We Need to Know?

Posted on August 6, 2025 by RC

This week’s Classic Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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A Confederacy of Dunces: Crooked Sticks, Straight Lines

Posted on August 5, 2025 by RC

Some years ago I had a refreshing, encouraging conversation on a podcast, with a well known blogging friend on the subject of writing. One of the things covered in that conversation was dealing with criticism. The irony is that each … Continue reading →

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Conquering the World In Our Own Neighborhood

Posted on July 31, 2025 by RC

Aquinas was a great gift, among the greatest minds the world has known. Which doesn’t mean that he had no flaws. One of which goes to the heart of his intellectual labors. He sought to synthesize the wisdom of Aristotle … Continue reading →

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