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What good does reading books do?

When we learn to read we don’t, in contrast to any number of math skills, grumble, “When will I ever use this is real life?” The inability to read must be a serious handicap for any adult in any mildly … Continue reading

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Do Calvinists have too low a view of themselves?

Perhaps. It is virtually impossible to have too low a view of ourselves by ourselves. We, all of us who are human, do indeed bear the image of God. Even that, however, is ultimately extrinsic to us. The imago, we … Continue reading

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Psalm 29; Our Prodigal Father

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What is Sonship Theology?; In the Beginning, First Yom

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Father’s Day

In a few days I will have the opportunity to preach the gospel at Cedarville Community Church just outside Fort Wayne. It’s a small congregation where the pastor, Monte Sheets, has served for over 35 years. Monte is a fine … Continue reading

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A Broken and Contrite Spirit

Obedience, of course, is a good thing. Our Father delights to see His children embracing His wisdom, heeding His warnings, walking in the joy that is His law. When we dance in His presence we presage the beauty and glory … Continue reading

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Family Meal

The hard driving forces of individualism do not yet stand astride the culture like a colossus. We have divided our homes into mini-apartment complexes and our churches into age and gender- segregated shopping malls. We break the ties that bind … Continue reading

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Lighthouse; Ask RC, Religion or Relationship?

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Check out Monday’s study.

Our final Meeting Jesus Bible Study

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Forever Friend, James Haram; What is Sonship Theology?

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