Category Archives: Spirituality

The Disease Called “God Told Me”

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Richard L Rice

My friend and fellow servant of Christ in Kenya has published a new book available at Amazon.com. Pastor Olare delves into the question of the believer’s source for truth and … Continue reading →

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“Christian Worship” Pastor Explains Why She & Her Husband No Longer Believe

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Richard L Rice

Just one note: notice Mrs Gungor makes no mention of Jesus or salvation as part of her religious experience. From a Reformed perspective, we would say that she and her husband were never saved to begin with, but were merely … Continue reading →

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Cancelling Sunday Worship to Rest

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Richard L Rice

Louie Giglio, famous American pastor to the hip and hep, has decided to cancel Sunday worship for two weeks so his congregation can experience “Sabbath” rest. https://passioncitychurch.com/sabbath/

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When a Volcano Erupts

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Richard L Rice

When a volcano erupts, it is impossible to put the explosion back into the mountain. You either run from the explosion or it consumes you. We wrote here in both 2012 and 2013 of the avalanche of homosexuality upon the Christian Church … Continue reading →

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The Fire that Fueled the Reformation

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Richard L Rice

In commemoration of Reformation Day, October 31, 1517, the day on which Martin Luther nailed to the church door his 95 complaints against the Roman Catholic Church, comes this short, but relevant article: http://www.tms.edu/preachersandpreaching/the-fire-that-fueled-the-reformation/

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The Reformation Relics

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Richard L Rice

Being a reader of church history it has been fascinating to observe all the references to the Reformation on our current trip …. Click here to read more: The Reformation Relics by Pieter Stok

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Mary & Crucified Jesus Dolls

Posted on October 17, 2015 by Richard L Rice

Two Argentine artists have given the famous Barbie and Ken Doll toy figures a controversial makeover resembling the Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ crucified on the cross. Click to read more … Jesus and Mary Barbie Dolls

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The Future Leaders of American Churches

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Richard L Rice

If I told you the following statistics about a certain group of people, who would you guess I’m talking about? Over 40% say they are not born again. 35% declare the Bible has errors (or they don’t know … Continue reading →

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The Prosperity Gospel has Gone Viral

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Richard L Rice

What do you think of when you read the words “Prosperity Gospel”? Odds are your stomach turns a bit as you think about the preachers on television that speak to very large crowds and appeal to even more in their … Continue reading →

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Westminster Confession 25:6

Posted on September 26, 2015 by Richard L Rice

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