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The Lord of Darkness

I am the Lord, and there is no other; I form the light and create darkness, I make peace and create calamity; I, the Lord, do all these things” (Isaiah 6b-7). It was Millenium Bug season, and many of my … Continue reading

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The Blessings of Beatings

No one, when they are in the midst of a beating, enjoys it. Such doesn’t undo the truth that beatings are blessings. They are among that list of gifts from our Father, all of which are good and perfect. What … Continue reading

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Homage

Though I didn’t think such was possible, my esteem for both my father and the Bible took a rather sudden spike. I was blessed to be sitting in a seminary class, while he stood, teaching. He mentioned, almost in passing, … Continue reading

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In the Depths

I’d like to say I first went there through reading Pascal’s Pensees. Barring that, the next best choice would be the adventures of Antman. Truth be told, my fascination with this truth began with a scene in a movie I … 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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History is Our Story or The Church as Co-Star

There is a process by which a people group loses its privilege. First, lofty standing begins to lose its cache. Second, the once privileged become a matter of insignificance. Last, they become the untouchables. While Christians are fast on their … Continue reading

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Some Dance to Forget

It is a sure sign of the fall that we so egregiously miss what we lost. Jesus calls us to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness precisely because our priorities are all out of line. Even that … Continue reading

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Lisa & I Talk 1984, My Tombstone & More…

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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He Hears; Mike Beates, Hero & Final Gifts

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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She Rises Up; Her Children Call Her Blessed

My mother-in-law passed away this week. She was in no way the quintessential mother-in-law of pop culture. She was gracious, loving and gentle. She had faced many challenges in her life, but did so with grace. She was always loved … Continue reading

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