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A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Introducing the daily messages by R. J. Rushdoony on the uncompromising faith.These daily messages on the faith for all of life are unlike any compilation of Christian "devotional" ever published. A Word in Season reveals the intense, but simple, approach to applying one's faith to every area of life and thought. This is all done in a format of bite-sized readings on the uncompromising faith.
Episodes
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Contentment
This episode reflects on our tendency to complain about everything—from the weather to the imperfections of others—while expecting perfection for ourselves…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Listening
This episode emphasizes that when Scripture commands us to “hear,” “listen,” or “hearken,” it is calling for obedience, not mere attention. Drawing from…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Taking up the Cross
This episode clarifies that when Jesus commands believers to “take up their cross” in Matthew 16:24, He is not referring to general suffering or persecution…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Joy to the World
This episode observes that Christianity has produced more—and more joyful—music than any other faith, with Christmas carols standing as its richest expression…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
The Living God
This episode rejects the modern claim that all religions lead to the same destination, contrasting biblical faith with Hinduism through the insights of Hindu…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Soured Cream
Why do so many elite foreign students return home angry and radicalized? In this episode, we explore California’s costly foreign aid education program and the…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Junk Preaching
Are you feeding your soul—or just getting it tickled? This episode confronts the rise of “junk preaching”: crowd-pleasing sermons that entertain but fail to…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
The Everyday Sin
This episode highlights gossip as a neglected yet serious sin that Scripture equates with harming—or even “murdering”—a neighbor, drawing on Leviticus 19:16…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
A Cheap God
This episode urges believers to stop approaching God with small, timid requests, likening such prayer to a fable about a poor peddler who, when granted…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Stumblebums
Are you walking in spiritual strength—or stumbling your way through the Christian life? This episode unpacks Jude 24’s assurance that Christ can keep us from…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Laymen
What role do laymen truly have in the church? This episode explores the biblical calling of laypeople—not as spectators or second-class members, but as active…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Belonging
What does it mean to truly belong to the church? This episode explores Paul’s honest picture of the early Christian community—flawed, divided, and sinful, yet…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Is the Church Obsolete?
Is the church obsolete? For Christ, any church that abandons His Word, denies the faith, or promotes unbelief and revolution is not just outdated—it’s useless…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Mummified Christians
Are today’s churches filled with “mummy Christians”? This episode takes a hard look at faith without action, drawing on the blunt words of General William…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
The Test of Preaching
Is preaching meant to please people—or to please God? This episode reflects on Charles Spurgeon’s bold, unflinching ministry and the resistance he faced for…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Blindness
Spiritual blindness is more dangerous than we think. This episode contrasts true faith with the self-deception of those blind to their own sin—like the pastor…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Double Honor
Why are godly pastors often underappreciated—and underpaid? This episode explores Paul’s command to give “double honor” to faithful ministers, exposing how…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
The Departing Pastor
What happens when a successful church loses its pastor—not to scandal or burnout, but to purpose? This episode tells the story of a pastor who left a thriving…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
About Pastors
Why do some Christians resent well-provided pastors? This episode tackles the envy and double standards often directed at ministers. Scripture says those who…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Cowardly Church members
Why is the church so often weakened from within? This episode confronts the destructive cowardice of gossip and backdoor complaints against pastors. Instead of…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Confession
True confession isn’t vague—it’s specific. This episode explores the difference between general regret and genuine repentance. Saying “I’m sorry” means little…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Spiritual Arson
Words can destroy—and Scripture doesn’t take that lightly. This episode explores James’s warning about the tongue, calling it a fire “set on fire by hell.”…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
In Praise of Strong Language
Is “being nice” a Christian virtue—or a modern distortion? This episode challenges the myth of a soft-spoken Jesus and explores the biblical use of strong…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
The Pharisees
Why did Jesus condemn the Pharisees so strongly—despite their outward piety and moral rigor? This episode examines how pride, self-righteousness, and spiritual…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Birth of Christ Our King
Christ’s birth was more than a quiet night in Bethlehem—it was the beginning of the world’s great overturning. This episode explores the prophetic power of…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Telling the Time
What does the way we tell time say about our view of the world? This episode looks at how ancient Rome measured hours by changing seasons, tailoring time to…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
God and Taxes
Who really owns the land—God or the state? This episode explores the Bible’s teachings on property and taxation, revealing that land was never to be taxed…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Debt
Debt-free living isn’t just financial wisdom—it’s a biblical command. This episode unpacks Romans 13:8 and Deuteronomy 15, showing how long-term debt fosters…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
How to Love Your Neighbour
What does it really mean to “love your neighbor”? This episode examines Leviticus 19:18 in its full biblical context—not as a call for socialism or civil…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Hate Conquers All
“Love conquers all”—or does it? This episode challenges the modern misuse of love as an excuse to tolerate sin and reward destructive behavior. In reality…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Love and Hate
True love cannot exist without righteous hate. This episode confronts today’s distorted view of love, showing that Scripture commends hating what God hates. To…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
None Other Gods
Can we call it immoral to buy goods made under communism or slave labor? This episode unpacks a critical question: where Scripture is silent, so must we be…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Anarchy
When God is no longer King, anarchy takes His place. This episode explores the warning of the Book of Judges: “Every man did that which was right in his own…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
The Great Subversion
Revolutionary movements throughout history—from ancient Rome to modern universities—share a common thread: the rejection of God’s law. This episode traces the…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Faith
We live in an age overflowing with faith—but not in Christ. This episode explores the difference between true and false faith, using the example of a prominent…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Troubles and God
God allows troubles out of love, to shape us for His will—not ours. His chastening may feel painful, but it leads to righteousness. Just as discipline shows a…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Hearing and Speaking
How we hear and speak reflects our faith. Those who belong to God hear His Word, while unbelief blocks understanding. Our speech reveals our hearts—either…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Foundations
People often judge based on personal bias, not truth. When decisions serve self-interest rather than justice, they expose flawed moral foundations. Scripture…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Snobs
Snobbery, whether in wealth or appearance, stems from valuing human opinion over God's. When people reject God’s authority, they inevitably conform to shifting…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
On Racism
A talented young black pastor passionately denounced racism, gaining strong support. However, in private, he acknowledged deep moral and spiritual decay in his…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Immoral Indignation
Many people today are full of moral outrage over political scandals and corruption, but much of it is hypocrisy. They reject biblical standards in their own…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
The Trouble with Thieves
The author recounts overhearing leftist activists complain about theft from their newspaper racks, despite their paper promoting lawlessness and rejecting…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Weathermen
The author criticizes TV weathermen for celebrating sunny days during droughts, showing ignorance of agriculture’s need for rain. He uses this as an example of…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Foolishness in the Heart
Modern education wrongly assumes children are naturally good and just need encouragement. But Scripture teaches that children are born with foolishness in…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Prejudice
Prejudice isn't always wrong—it simply means judging in advance. Wise people make godly prejudgments, like avoiding known evil. But unfair prejudice, judging…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Is Equality Possible?
Equality sounds noble, but it's impossible to achieve by law. All laws create inequality by distinguishing between right and wrong, rewarding some and…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
The Good Neighbor
The story of the Good Samaritan reminds us that true character shows when we act beyond our duty. While many today give impersonally through charities or…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
The Old Country Church
The old country church, though small and simple, grounded communities in faith and character—something modern wealth, education, and security systems cannot…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Accept No Substitutes
Many people want quick fixes for deep problems—like a school to “fix” a troubled teen or a pill to stop bedwetting—without addressing root issues like sin…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Black Power
The pursuit of power—whether by individuals or groups—leads not to freedom, but to slavery. History shows that societies obsessed with power, like much of…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Faith
Everyone has faith—but in what? Some place theirs in government, experts, or empty promises, like believing we can “eat our cake and have it too.” But true…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving, rooted in Old Testament harvest festivals, is meant to focus on God’s enduring mercy, not just His blessings. Psalm 136 repeats, “for his mercy…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
In Due Season
God gives help not when we demand it, but in His perfect timing—“in due season.” Like children, we often struggle with waiting. Yet Scripture reminds us that…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
The Sons of God
John 1:12–13 tells us that to be a Christian is to be miraculously reborn by God—not by human effort—and to be given power as sons of God. True believers are…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Our Father
When Jesus taught us to pray “Our Father,” He reminded us that salvation is personal but never individualistic. We are saved into a community—God’s Kingdom—and…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
The Vindication of Joseph
Joseph suffered betrayal, slavery, and false imprisonment, yet he trusted God and fulfilled his calling. His wrongs were never formally corrected, but God…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
The Church
Many complain that the church or pastor hasn’t served them personally, but Scripture calls believers to serve—not to be served. The church is Christ’s army…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Thanksgiving
We often forget to express gratitude, though it can deeply uplift others. The psalms repeatedly urge us to give thanks to God—for His mercy, His gifts, and His…
- A Word in Season: Messages by R.J. Rushdoony on the Faith for All of Life
Ingratitude
In Numbers 11, the Israelites whined about God’s provision, longing for the food of their slavery instead of giving thanks for their freedom. Like them, we…