Posts by RBC (Page 39)
writing so good you can hear it
H.G. Wells is describing the noise in the shed where electrical equipment is kept. Good writing turns words into experiences that readers can hear, see, and feel. This is good.
The place made the visitor’s head reel with the throb, …
go ahead and keep on doubting
This fine counsel on dealing with doubt comes from GK Chesterton’s comments on the book of Job.
In dealing with the arrogant asserter of doubt, it is not the right method to tell him to stop doubting. It is rather the right method to tell …
Is Facebook Making us Lonely?
Habits.
We all have them. Not only do we have them, we live by them hour by hour. And the thing about habits is (what makes them habitual) that we do them without planning or thinking. They just enwrap themselves around our lives and became &lsq…
the quiet man
At a recent elder’s meeting one of the men was unusually quiet. I didn’t hear him say much of anything throughout our discussions in the meeting.
Afterwards I asked him why.
He replied simply, “Today I needed to learn by li…
because we need to change
Romans 1-11 gives us a doctrinal core. Why?
Because we need to change. God teaches us so that He can tranform us. So that we can think and live and act the way God intends us to.
Truth is meant to transform us.
The information is m…
Simple
Though there is a height, a breadth, a length, and a depth, in this mystery of redeeming love, exceeding the comprehension of all finite minds; yet the great and leading principles which are necessary for the support and comfort of our souls, …
Dullness is impossible
Nobody likes to be bored. No one comes to church just hoping that the sermon will be mind-numbingly dull. You want a preacher who is both serious and lively. You want one who refuses to be dull and boring.
This means he needs to be a man who is…
Do you remember?
So you want to live the Christian life. You want to be strong in the grace of Jesus Christ.
You know what might stop you?
You know what one of your worst enemies is?
We could say … iniquity or the passing pleasures of lust.
We…
Italy Report & Pics
I taught a course on preaching to 20 men in the Italian Theological Academy. The Master’s Seminary has created what they call The Master’s Academy International (TMAI). These academies and institutes exist to train men for ministry…
Italy Report & Pics
I taught a course on preaching to 20 men in the Italian Theological Academy. The Master’s Seminary has created what they call The Master’s Academy International (TMAI). These academies and institutes exist to train men for ministry…