Category Archives: wisdom

Status Report: Measuring Ourselves By Ourselves

Posted on June 3, 2025 by RC

We are fools. That’s a good starting point. Every mother’s son of us was made in the image of God. We are all together by nature children of wrath. Our heavenly Father is remaking those of us who have been … Continue reading →

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Finding Judgey McJudgerson: A Comic Tragedy

Posted on May 29, 2025 by RC

It is both tragic and comic when it happens. I fear we miss the tragedy in the comedy. Person A makes an observation that Person B has done something wrong. Lied, or cheated, or some such. Person B offers as … Continue reading →

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Children: A Precious Blessing From the Lord

Posted on May 27, 2025 by RC

It’s a staple of pastoral humor. You can pretty much count on some quip coming from the pulpit when summer vacation starts, bemoaning the burden of children home from school, and when it ends, celebrating the blessing of shipping children … Continue reading →

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Blessed Are the Rich in Spirit: Grace Upon Grace

Posted on May 23, 2025 by RC

There is real poverty in our world, more than we’d care to admit. Jesus, after all, told us the poor would always be with us. But just as all Israel are not Israel, so all the poor are not truly … Continue reading →

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The Care and Feeding of Shepherds: A How To Guide

Posted on May 20, 2025 by RC

I have not one, but multiple machines in my house that I love. It’s the kind of machine that makes me give thanks for the days we live in. Little more than a century ago even kings and titans of … Continue reading →

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Job’s Wife; Off Anon, G3; Land of Goshen! and more…

Posted on May 14, 2025 by RC

This week’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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Inkling of Wonder: Why This Calvinist Cherishes Lewis

Posted on May 9, 2025 by RC

I am a Calvinist. No, better to say that I am a rabid Calvinist. I am the son of a Calvinist. My spiritual grandfather was the Calvinist’s Calvinist, John Gerstner. When I consider my own theological education, I divide it … Continue reading →

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Prayer; G3 VIP; Context, Context, Context

Posted on May 7, 2025 by RC

Fruitful conversation, and a gentle reminder that Jesus changes everything. Give a listen; share with friends. This week’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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Is Liturgy in the Church a Bad Thing?

Posted on May 5, 2025 by RC

No. It is an inescapable thing. If we mean by “liturgy” a form of public worship, then every church has one. If, however, we mean a precisely planned form, following patterns handed down over centuries, then some churches are non-liturgical. … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Sermon: Genesis 13 Lot’s Folly, Abram’s Hope

Posted on May 5, 2025 by RC

If you weren’t able to join us live yesterday catch us online. We have been studying the book of Genesis. If you can make it person, we’d love you to join us: Sovereign Grace Fellowship 11281 Garman Road Spencerville IN … Continue reading →

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