Tag Archives: Christian Testimony

Old Thesis, New Reformation

Posted on October 5, 2021 by RC

“When our Lord and Master Jesus Christ said, ‘Repent’ (Mt 4:17), he willed the entire life of believers to be one of repentance.” So Luther, October 31, 1517 began the Reformation, with the first of his 95 Theses. So we … Continue reading →

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What is the “mind of Christ?”

Posted on October 4, 2021 by RC

Paul encourages us in his letter to the Philippians, “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus.” As Ben Gutierrez argues in his book The Mind of Christ, the antecedent “this” points backward to what Paul … Continue reading →

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Sophisticated Lady

Posted on October 2, 2021 by RC

We’ve all heard the horror stories. First there was the church that offered visitors a free oil change during the “service” if you would come. Then we heard of simple cash rewards. More recently a church raffled off a new … Continue reading →

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Anything You Can Do

Posted on October 1, 2021 by RC

I can do worser. I can do anything worser than you. This is not, of course, reason to boast, but is reason for shame. The worst shame, however, comes when I forget this truth. We find it all too easy … Continue reading →

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Forever Friend, Pat Hurd; Curating Books, Screwtape Letters; Google All the Way

Posted on October 1, 2021 by RC

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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Is there any benefit in studying philosophy?

Posted on September 30, 2021 by RC

I certainly hope so. Among my many callings is to teach classes in philosophy. This semester I am teaching Introduction to Ethics, leading my students in understanding the thought of Socrates, John Stuart Mill, Camus and more. Why would I … Continue reading →

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The We-ness of Us All

Posted on September 29, 2021 by RC

Humans are curious creatures. Just as we struggle to get our minds around both the one-ness and the three-ness of the godhead, so we struggle to understand ourselves. We are alone with our thoughts, alone in our skins. We will … Continue reading →

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The Gospel at Work, Jody Moore- Pastor and HR Executive

Posted on September 29, 2021 by RC

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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New Theses, New Reformation

Posted on September 28, 2021 by RC

Thesis 94 We Must Pray, Maranatha, Lord Jesus I used to say “Last things last.” Eschatology was, I knew, not easy. I figured I, and others, should master the easier stuff before moving on. Eventually I came to understand that … Continue reading →

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How can I encourage my pastor?

Posted on September 27, 2021 by RC

It’s a question I’ve answered before, but one that continues to need to be answered. First, because your pastor needs to be encouraged and second, because you need to be more grateful for your pastor. In just a few days … Continue reading →

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