Tag Archives: sanctification

How should churches help singles feel valued as members of the congregation?

Posted on July 1, 2021 by RC

By calling them, along with the marrieds, to repent and believe the gospel. I don’t want to diminish the hardship that can come with being single, nor to diminish the calling of churches to minister to people in all stations … Continue reading →

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What is “Cage-Stage” Calvinism, and what causes it?

Posted on June 24, 2021 by RC

Cage-stage describes an all too common phenomenon wherein a believer comes to embrace the doctrines of grace, and for a time becomes an obnoxious lout in defending the doctrines to all comers, whether they are interested or not. It suggests … Continue reading →

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The Gospel at Work, Kevin Thompson

Posted on June 16, 2021 by RC

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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How can I be a better peacemaker?

Posted on June 14, 2021 by RC

Jesus, of course, listed peacemakers among the blessed in His Sermon on the Mount. He is the ultimate peacemaker, first reconciling us, His enemies, with our Father. Second, this in turn reconciles us with each other. We, however, are called … Continue reading →

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Student in a School of Fools

Posted on June 9, 2021 by RC

Some years ago I had a refreshing, encouraging conversation on a podcast, with a well known blogging friend on the subject of writing. One of the things covered in that conversation was dealing with criticism. The irony is that each … Continue reading →

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New Theses, New Reformation

Posted on June 8, 2021 by RC

Thesis 78- We must teach our children humility. Scholars have debated for millennia what Paul’s thorn in his side was. While I can’t prove my theory, I’m confident I know the answer. I think it was kidney stones. When you … Continue reading →

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Building Our Own Tombs

Posted on June 5, 2021 by RC

It has always been my counsel to those seeking to enter the ministry that they should go the boot camp route. They shouldn’t start as the youth guy, moving up to the associate guy and then take a shot as … Continue reading →

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Back Up

Posted on June 2, 2021 by RC

It is because we are saved by grace that we sinners are able to confess publicly that we are sinners. It is because we are sinners, however, that we are so quick to get defensive anytime someone accuses us of … Continue reading →

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Sacred Marriage, Forgiveness; Bible in 5, Inter-testamental Period

Posted on May 31, 2021 by RC

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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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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