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Gracefully Graces Me

Posted on November 30, 2018 by Richard L Rice

Our singing unto the Lord should make sense and teach those singing and listening about the God of the Bible. This video says it all about much modern “Christian” church music.

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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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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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Training Pastors in God’s Word

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Richard L Rice

One of the highlights of my time in Kenya were the two days I spent with the students and faculty of the Berean School of Ministry in the city of Tala. The school began a year ago when three pastors … Continue reading →

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God Hates Abuse

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Richard L Rice

Honor your father and mother, which is the first commandment with promise (Ephesians 6:2). Usually this devotional blog is on the lighter side; today is different. I grew up in a home of abuse. There were good times, as there … Continue reading →

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The Holiness of God

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Richard L Rice

There are those today who call themselves Christians and see little or no difference between the child of God and the child of the Devil (John 8:44, 47); believing that all people reflect God in their lives. The Holy God … Continue reading →

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