Jul 4, 2013 | Pastor's Blog
Tis the season to notice an uptick of patriotic memes, photos, and blog posts sprinkled generously throughout my Facebook feed. Folks who don’t strike me as overly patriotic will change their profile picture, quote famous Americans, or simply wish folks a happy...
Jul 1, 2013 | Pastor's Blog
Originally published in the Explorer (July 2013 edition). Handicap access to the Chapel was very difficult; entrances in the Preschool area or the Sanctuary are quite a distance from the Chapel. The new ramp is now installed under the alcove, to the left of the Front...
Jul 1, 2013 | Pastor's Blog
Originally published in the Explorer (July 2013 edition). By the time you read this article and open the Explorer, all of the blurbs and notices inside will be on the website (www.rrcb.org). This article will also be posted on the website on the Pastor’s Blog. Last...
Jun 27, 2013 | Pastor's Blog
Recent studies indicate that our current North American population contains one in four procrastinators (23%-26%), compared to 4%-6% in 1978. Steven Kotler, author of West of Jesus: Surfing, Science, and the Origins of Belief, suggests that “procrastination reflects...
Jun 20, 2013 | Pastor's Blog
Discouraged by his relationships, burned-out on his job and staggered by a host of fears, a journalist named Mike McIntyre decided to take two months to travel from his home in California to the East Coast. To ensure that the journey would test his wits and character,...
Jun 13, 2013 | Pastor's Blog
As Dr. Clingenpeel reminded us in a recent sermon, Christian faith is based on scripture, from which it follows that we cannot develop our faith without developing our knowledge of scripture. For me, it follows that we cannot hope to give our children a sound...