Would You Attend a Gay Friend’s Wedding?

This is one of those questions we are forced to consider these days. I sometimes address these kind of questions from the pulpit, but normally, controversy requires both careful thought and two-way discussion. That’s why I’m addressing this in a blog. But this...

Assisted Suicide Bill Passes New York Assembly

If the New York State Senate passes the bill, suicide will become legal for mentally competent, terminally ill patients over the age of 18. This is being spun as compassion, but in reality, it is another symptom of despair in American culture. I was the Head Chaplain...
Why Getting High is Immoral

Why Getting High is Immoral

I support medical use of marijuana. There’s a clear moral distinction between medical and recreational use. But because recreational use of marijuana has gained wide acceptance in American society, I feel the need to address this subject. To America’s sixty million...
Judging Others

Judging Others

         Jesus forbids judging others.  His teaching Do not judge, or you too will be judged  (Matthew 7:1) rings loudly in our ears.  So does this teaching: How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when all the time there is a plank...

Clarity about Transgenderism

A law in Scotland passed on April 1 criminalizes speech deemed insulting to protected groups.  The law is intended to protect transgendered people from “hate speech” and it has stirred international controversy.  Ross Douthat, commentator for the New York Times,...
Welcome To Our New Worship Leader!

Welcome To Our New Worship Leader!

We are delighted to announce that Parker Story will be joining the staff of RCC as our new Worship Leader. Let me tell you the story of how hiring him came about. Nancy Longabaugh, our current Worship Leader, has received excellent feedback from our church for her...