Posts by Spencer DeBurgh (Page 82)

Pastor Doug Wilson summarizing a book by author Rodney Stark: In Rodney Stark’s very fine book, The Victory of Reason, he notes a problem with using the word “capitalism” in discussions of economics. He says capitalism “is very difficult to define,…

Join me in giving thanks for a great Lord’s Day yesterday. The testimonies from the students in the morning and evening were a blessing. I loved hearing of their growth in faith, boldness, zeal for evangelism, understanding of the gospel, an…

We are back from a week’s vacation. Separate vacations. The kids were in California. Amy and I were at a house on the lake thirty miles north of the Dells. I know you know this. But let me say it again. I love my wife. She is my best friend. W…

I heard the best sermon on Sunday! The sermon on repentance that Darien delivered here was solid. It should be required listening for every member and potential member of RBC. The treatment of this Christian-life defining topic was both biblicall…

So I see this bumper sticker (again) while out on my jog. Can we talk about this? Can I … ask a … question? Here it is: Your statement/motto/practice to question authority is a commitment. By what authority do you make such a commitment?…

I am delighted that Darien is preaching in our corporate worship services tomorrow. Let me take one small blog post to tell you how much I love this man. He is a great friend, a good guy and a dozen other things. Most importantly, to me, he is…

From an article in The Briefing by Tony Payne An ‘affection’ is not quite an ‘emotion’—at least not in the way we now use the word. For us, an emotion is a strong state of feeling that arises within us, sometimes sudde…

RBC has partnered with Transport for Christ. This ministry reaches truckers through providing chapels (converted trailers) at truck stops. The chapel is filled with Bibles, books, sermons on CD, and volunteers from local churches who are there to pra…

We have been having a great time in the leadership course on Sunday evenings. Each week we read an article or two and then gather to discuss. Last week the subject was dating, courtship, and relationships. We read articles which were published in b…

Two of RBC’s own have accomplished mighty feats this summer! Amy Papillon, leader in our youth ministry, took first place for her age division in the triathlon. Pete Beth, AWANA commander and all-around hero to our many Sparkies, qualified…