Tag Archives: kingdom notes

Get Thee to the Church on Time

Posted on May 28, 2021 by RC

There was some reason for optimism, even in the darkest days of COVID. Pastors with whom I spoke (admittedly a small sample size) all affirmed two things. First, despite not meeting live and in person, giving did not go down. … Continue reading →

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Being RC’s Son- Living in the Shadow of Love

Posted on May 26, 2021 by RC

It isn’t at all unusual, when I am scrolling through twitter to see someone tweet some version of this simple but poignant idea- I miss RC. These are people who, like me, benefitted from his teaching and were charmed by … Continue reading →

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American Idols

Posted on May 22, 2021 by RC

Sophistication, more often than not, comes complete with toilet paper stuck to the heel of your shoe. We enter the world seeking to look au courant. We carry with us the latest news, the latest opinions, the latest tastes, all … Continue reading →

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Bethany Woke Services

Posted on May 21, 2021 by RC

In this space just a month or so ago I had the deep displeasure of having to chasten what used to be Bethany Christian Services. They were ditching their commitment to Christ in favor of a commitment to the world. … Continue reading →

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Christian Antifa? Who are the real anti-fascists?

Posted on May 19, 2021 by RC

Imagine, if you would, there was a small group of men caught up in a bizarre and hungry ideology. Imagine they were committed to doing whatever it takes to enjoy the blessings of power and influence. Their stratagems ranged from … Continue reading →

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Babes in Toyland

Posted on May 15, 2021 by RC

It would be our expectation that a given culture would follow the pattern of the riddle of the Sphinx. Oedipus was asked- what begins on four legs, moves to two, and ends with three? Oedipus was allowed to pass on … Continue reading →

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The Nature of the Beast- Persecution Draws Near

Posted on May 14, 2021 by RC

How easy it is for us to find comfort in the distance between us and hardship. We know famines happen, but not here. We know political dissent is repressed, but not here. We know Christians are persecuted. But not here. … Continue reading →

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Status Report

Posted on May 12, 2021 by RC

We are fools. That’s a good starting point. Every mother’s son of us was made in the image of God. We are all together by nature children of wrath. Our heavenly Father is remaking those of us who have been … Continue reading →

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When We Rise Up

Posted on May 8, 2021 by RC

Rituals are habits of remembrance. We give thanks before we eat to remember that God is our provider and to gratefully acknowledge Him as such. We celebrate advent to remember the joy of the incarnation. Neither of these are required … Continue reading →

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The Care and Feeding of Shepherds

Posted on May 7, 2021 by RC

I have not one, but multiple machines in my house that I love. It’s the kind of machine that makes me give thanks for the days we live in. Little more than a century ago even kings and titans of … Continue reading →

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