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People of the Feast, or, Seaing the Holiday

Dwarves, as a rule, are a rather recalcitrant lot. It was their stubborn refusal to follow directions that caused some of them to suffer the indignity of being turned into dufflepuds, in C.S. Lewis’ The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. … Continue reading

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Should pastors preach a congregation’s sins?

Of course. And of course not. The sermon is that part of the service where God’s Word exposes our failures, and proclaims Christ’s provision. The end is not the sin, but neither can the sin be ignored. We do not … Continue reading

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Prince Caspian, Immutability & Denominations

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The Law of Grace, and the Grace of Law

Some call them “Nice Nazis.” These are those stormtroopers, some professing Christians, some not, who can be counted to race to the aid of the accused. That is, if I say, “It is wrong to do X” the “Nice Nazi” … Continue reading

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What Little Difference a Week Makes, or Another Good Friday

Remember when COVID-19 meant we were all going to have to stay at home for a week or two? Remember how scared we all were that we were all going to die? Remember how we were willing and ready to … Continue reading

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Last Night’s Final Sermon on the Mount Study

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The Death of Dust

We never seem to believe the Word of God. We are told, “Those who hate Me love death” and we pat God on the back for the lovely metaphor. Next we conclude that those green haired kids with the needles … Continue reading

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Nehemiah as a Type of Christ, Conviction vs. Accusation, and Good Friday

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Ask RC- Why should I “go” to online church? 5 Reasons You May Be Overlooking

1. Because the Bible commands us not to forsake the gathering together of the saints (Hebrews 10:25). Before you ask if meeting online is really the gathering together of the saints you should know that such a question sounds to … Continue reading

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God on the Warpath, or The Grace of God in the Virus of Death

God is in the business of tearing down our idols. We, because we are yet sinners, desperately seek to prove Jesus wrong, to successfully serve two masters. But our Master won’t have it. He will not share His glory with … Continue reading

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