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Is Christianity a religion, or a relationship?

Yes. There are, of course, all manner of things that separate the Christian faith from all other faiths. Ours is the story of God condescending to us, rather than we climbing to Him. Ours is a story grounded in history, … Continue reading

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

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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Ask RC- Do minimum wage laws help either the poor or the overall economy?

No, on both counts. Our labor is a service. Its value is determined neither by law nor by wish but by the market. All of us, I suspect, would love to be paid $1,000 an hour. Given that all of … Continue reading

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Ask RC- Why is the church so full of phonies?

It is my habit when asked “Why is the church…” to look for what is often the obvious answer, that the problem is people, and not at all exclusive to the church. This is certainly true in this case, that … Continue reading

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Ask RC- Does God want everyone to be healthy and wealthy?

Yes, and no. I have often said that one thing the prosperity preachers have right that so many of us miss is this- because of Jesus our heavenly Father delights to bless us. What they have wrong is they have … Continue reading

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Ask RC- What is Sonship theology?

Sonship theology is a set of biblical notions originally propagated by Jack Miller, a former missionary and pastor in the Presbyterian Church in America (former because Jack has gone on to his reward.) The ideas were first spread through a … Continue reading

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Ask RC- Can a Christian vote for a Democrat?

Of course. Truth be told, I’m far more concerned about the spiritual state of the person asking the question than I am about the spiritual state of the person inside the question. This, despite the truth that over the course … Continue reading

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Ask RC- A Big To Do

What should I do when feeling completely overwhelmed, with a “to do” list as long as the Matterhorn is high, while wanting only to pull the bed covers over my head? Three things. The first is to give thanks. Like … Continue reading

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WWRCD? What would RC do?

  Probably not what you think. My father was a wise and gracious man. He was a man of integrity and honor. He was also a man of insight. He noticed, when listening to unbelievers speak of Jesus, how well … Continue reading

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Ask RC- Is Sola Scriptura in the Bible?

No, and yes. The Bible does not have a specific text that suggests that the Bible alone is our final authority in all matters of faith and practice. Those who delight to point this out, however, typically Roman Catholics and … Continue reading

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