Posts by RBC (Page 83)

Here are the references distributed on Sunday morning. They are intended for further meditation upon the Ten Commandments. 1st Ex.15:1; Dt. 6:5; 2 Kings 17:29-39; Psalm 73:25; Matt. 4:10; Acts 14:15; 1 Thess. 1:9 2nd Dt. 4:15-19; Psalm 97:6,7, 11…

Amy is in Iowa with Andrew and Ruby Johnson. Working with Andrew for my first few years here in Racine was a wonderful privilege. Andrew is a faithful and gifted Pastor. I would have loved to have kept him here but the Lord was calling him to th…

I was down the hall meeting with one of our elders who took time out of his day to come in and give me counsel on a matter. I thanked him for taking the time and was reflecting about what a blessing it is for me to have a brother like him. Then as …

Psalms 4, 34, 64, 94, 124 this morning. Each one gave me something sweet to meditate upon. I think I am going to keep this one with me all day today. Its from Psalm 34. My action plan is to “keep from” “depart from” “do, seek an…

Oswald Chambers in a letter to his sister, Dec 17, 1906: You see, I believe that Jesus Christ our Lord has all power in heaven and on earth; do you? I find most people believe that He has all power in heaven, but are not sure about earth. I am find…

On my way up to Adell Wisconsin with Darien and John to meet with great like-minded Wisconsin pastors about our joint efforts to help train pastors in Kabardino-Bulkaria.

In elders meeting this morning the text we discussed was Romans 15:14-33. 23 But now, since I no longer have any room for work in these regions, and since I have longed for many years to come to you, 24 I hope to see you in passing as I go to Spai…

This post from Ray Ortlund is all too true! How to wreck your church in three weeks Week One: Walk into church today and think about how long you’ve been a member, how much you’ve sacrificed, how under-appreciated you are. Take note of …

Somebody got me a Barnes and Noble Card for Christmas. So I ordered online and the box arrived this weekend: The Brothers Karamozov The Essential Edgar Allen Poe Collection Pascal’s Pensees (edited and explained by Peter Kreeft) Heroes by P…

Idolatry is a recurring theme in Scripture. It goes much deeper and is far more pervasive than most people think. Today, there are many ways to talk about idolatry. I mentioned Tim Keller’s helpful book (Counterfit gods) yesterday. I also …