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What most distinguishes the believer from the non-believer?

Posted on May 13, 2021 by RC

Right from the get-go we have something of an epistemological/ontological problem. I mean, right? That is, there are differences that are easier to see, and then there are differences that are more central, but harder to discern. On the ontological … 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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Three Men and a Lady

Posted on May 8, 2021 by RC

Special Mothers’ Day Edition

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What distinguishes the believer from the non-believer?

Posted on May 6, 2021 by RC

Right from the get-go we have something of an epistemological/ontological problem. That is, there are differences that are easier to see, and then there are differences that are more central, but harder to discern. On the ontological side the whole … Continue reading →

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How should Christians to respond to persecution?

Posted on May 3, 2021 by RC

With a smile. For four very good reasons. First, it frustrates the heck out of your persecutors. Fear is their only weapon and they become very afraid indeed when it doesn’t work. When we were children we were told to … Continue reading →

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Growing Weary in Doing Good

Posted on April 28, 2021 by RC

Joshua has always intrigued me. First, I loved his passion and commitment, not just for himself, but for God’s glory. When the ten were timid, he and Caleb were ready to go, confident and trusting. What has also impressed me, … Continue reading →

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Preparing for Persecution

Posted on April 23, 2021 by RC

Apologists for the world inside the church love to downplay the power plays of the powerful. They argue that since, so far, no Christians in the west are being fed to the lions that we are not experiencing persecution. Persecution, … Continue reading →

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Catastrophism; Atin-Lay, Analogia Entis; Comfort My People

Posted on April 20, 2021 by RC

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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Grumble in the Jungle

Posted on April 16, 2021 by RC

It is such an obvious part of our lives one would think, you know, that we’d at least be aware of it. “It” is our propensity to come to believe that what we receive becomes what we are owed. Our … Continue reading →

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