Category Archives: wisdom

Here We Stand; We Can Do No Other, God Help Us

Posted on October 30, 2025 by RC

The difference between a right perspective and a wrong one is rarely a matter of data. It can happen that way. I may think I need a snowblower because I believe Fort Wayne averages 212 inches of snow annually. It … Continue reading →

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The Science of Laughter and the Laughter of Science

Posted on October 28, 2025 by RC

I know they do this. In a world where a new crop of dissertations is needed every year and research grants can make or break a university I’m sure there have been extensive scientific studies into laughter. Without so much … Continue reading →

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How Well Should Pastors Be Paid? Who Should Decide?

Posted on October 13, 2025 by RC

First, it’s not as easy question. In the open market people should be paid at the intersection of what they’re willing to work for and what someone is willing to pay them. You will never hear me complain either that … Continue reading →

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And Now, Live From Somewhere, Here’s The Fake News…

Posted on September 25, 2025 by RC

Are any of you in favor of fake news? You know, the news about COVID, or climate change? The news about autism and vaccines. Or the fake news about Tyler Robinson? Or would you all like to get rid of … Continue reading →

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Charlie’s Memorial; Bondi’s Boo-Boos; Abe’s Babies & More

Posted on September 24, 2025 by RC

This week’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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Is the Trump administration assaulting free speech?

Posted on September 22, 2025 by RC

No. Along with a more nuanced no. But still no, fundamentally. The First Amendment to the US Constitution reads: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of … Continue reading →

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

Posted on September 16, 2025 by RC

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?

Posted on September 15, 2025 by RC

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

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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