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What is inflation? Another Case of Government Dishonesty

The economist Milton Friedman has said that his deepest regret was suggesting withholding to the Federal government. Time was that each of us used to have to write a check to pay our income taxes. That stings. When, however, someone … Continue reading

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Wealth, Poverty, Gratitude and the Giver of Good Gifts

“Two things I ask of you; deny them not to me before I die: Remove far from me falsehood and lying; give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is needful for me, lest I be … Continue reading

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The Time Dividend: Don’t Cash Those Checks Yet

There’s no mistaking the power of artificial intelligence. I’ve seen it at work and count me among the impressed. That said, as is our wont, I’m afraid we might have gotten a bit ahead of ourselves, whether we are Chicken … Continue reading

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Huldah the Prophetess; Doubting John (the Baptist) & More

Information, inspiration and a dash of consternation. Who could ask for anything more? Give a listen to this week’s podcast. Then go wild, repost it, call your friends on a landline, ask your local top 40 radio station to play … Continue reading

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The Spirit of Rebellion vs. The Spirit of Wisdom

Though I haven’t the infernal wisdom that C.S. Lewis demonstrated in his classic work The Screwtape Letters, I think I know something about at least some of the devil’s stratagems. The Screwtape Letters, you remember, purported to be a series … Continue reading

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Why is the government so consistently dishonest?

Because such is conducive to maintaining and growing power. If justice is the goal, honesty is a necessity. If power is the goal, honesty is a hindrance. I remember it like it was yesterday, my father telling me the story … Continue reading

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Someone is Wrong on the Internet: A Complaint

It takes two to tango, and that doesn’t even include the band. Our choices, our behaviors, are rarely as discreet as we think they are. Not only do our decisions bleed into our other decisions, they touch on other people’s … Continue reading

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Rosemary Jensen, Mother in Israel, Rest in Peace

“What’s it like to be RC Sproul’s son?” is certainly number one on my list of Most Frequently Asked Questions. I typically answer that it has been one of the great blessings of my life, not just because my father … Continue reading

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Jezebel; Shame Parades; The Pool; Loving Law

Lisa and I on Jezebel and God’s grace. The shame underlying “Pride” parades, our call to love His law and hanging out at the pool. This week’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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And It Came to Pass: His Constant Victory

I was not, as a kid, a particularly gifted athlete. I enjoyed sports, however, and so my hours were determined by the seasons: football, basketball, baseball. Early on I realized that my gifts were limited, while my desire to compete … Continue reading

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