Tag Archives: apologetics

Should we pray “…if it be Thy will?”

Posted on May 17, 2021 by RC

Certain people have created some level of controversy over this question. Some seem to believe that when we bring our petitions before the Lord we are exhibiting a lack of faith if we acknowledge our desire that His will be … Continue reading →

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Babes in Toyland

Posted on May 15, 2021 by RC

It would be our expectation that a given culture would follow the pattern of the riddle of the Sphinx. Oedipus was asked- what begins on four legs, moves to two, and ends with three? Oedipus was allowed to pass on … Continue reading →

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The Nature of the Beast- Persecution Draws Near

Posted on May 14, 2021 by RC

How easy it is for us to find comfort in the distance between us and hardship. We know famines happen, but not here. We know political dissent is repressed, but not here. We know Christians are persecuted. But not here. … Continue reading →

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What most distinguishes the believer from the non-believer?

Posted on May 13, 2021 by RC

Right from the get-go we have something of an epistemological/ontological problem. I mean, right? That is, there are differences that are easier to see, and then there are differences that are more central, but harder to discern. On the ontological … Continue reading →

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New Theses, New Reformation

Posted on May 11, 2021 by RC

Thesis 74- We must see children as God does, as a blessing from Him. 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 … Continue reading →

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Epicurianism; Purpose Drive Wife, The Ancient Serpent; 10 Virgins

Posted on May 11, 2021 by RC

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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How can the church grow closer?

Posted on May 10, 2021 by RC

Community and the Christian have something of a love-hate relationship. Most of us long to be part of a vibrant, immersive, community of love built around Jesus and the gospel. We also, however, want to be left alone. We don’t … Continue reading →

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Revival; Bible in 5 Minutes, Haggai

Posted on May 10, 2021 by RC

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Curating Movies, My Mother and Other Strangers; Reading History

Posted on May 7, 2021 by RC

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How should Christians to respond to persecution?

Posted on May 3, 2021 by RC

With a smile. For four very good reasons. First, it frustrates the heck out of your persecutors. Fear is their only weapon and they become very afraid indeed when it doesn’t work. When we were children we were told to … Continue reading →

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