Tag Archives: church

Knowledge Without Zeal

Posted on August 2, 2019 by RC

When Paul, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, describes the church as the body of Christ he spoke more wisely than we fools tend to hear. As is the habit of the modern evangelical church, we take the full, … Continue reading →

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More patience required- today’s podcast is now up.

Posted on July 31, 2019 by RC
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Ask RC- How can I encourage my pastor?

Posted on July 26, 2019 by RC

Pastors are human too. That means, of course, that they sin, but it also means that they have ordinary human needs. While no one joins the ministry in order to receive riches or accolades, honor or power, while shepherds are … Continue reading →

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We Will Sing an Old Song- Crying Out to Our Redeemer

Posted on July 25, 2019 by RC

Trouble comes to the people of God. If it is not here now, it will be here soon. Those who promise that the Christian life is a breezy walk through the meadow not only have not taken up their cross … Continue reading →

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What Hath Jerusalem to do with Nineveh?

Posted on July 24, 2019 by RC

It’s a temptation I know all too well, that man-pleasing desire to have a reputation as someone not at all given to man-pleasing. The pathway there is pretty well worn, and pretty clearly marked. All you have to do is … Continue reading →

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Believing God

Posted on July 20, 2019 by RC

We live in an age of spin, propaganda. We no longer weigh careful arguments and reach our conclusions judiciously. Instead we inhabit what one cultural critic called a “sensate culture.” We do not think; we feel. We do not decide; … Continue reading →

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Talking the Walk- Another podcast interview on Growing Up (with) RC

Posted on July 6, 2019 by RC

I was blessed to be a guest on The Walk podcast, and to talk there about the blessing my heavenly Father gave me in giving me my earthly father. You can have a listen here Also, if you are in … Continue reading →

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Ask RC- Is Christianity a religion, or a relationship?

Posted on June 26, 2019 by RC

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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Getting Grace

Posted on June 12, 2019 by RC

Call it a dog whistle, a secret handshake, a shibboleth- it matters not. We all have our ways of communicating which tribe we belong to, all without offending, or even informing, those outside the club. You’re having lunch at work … Continue reading →

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Pickle Puss

Posted on May 31, 2019 by RC

  I have a friend who was once a performer. He is a passionate man, but also, from time to time, profoundly honest. I went to see him perform and he made this confession. He said, “My wife told me … Continue reading →

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