Tag Archives: culture wars

What is inflation? Another Case of Government Dishonesty

Posted on June 15, 2026 by RC

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

Posted on June 12, 2026 by RC

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

Posted on June 10, 2026 by RC

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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Why is the government so consistently dishonest?

Posted on June 8, 2026 by RC

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

Posted on June 5, 2026 by RC

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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Jezebel; Shame Parades; The Pool; Loving Law

Posted on June 3, 2026 by RC

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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What are some key idols evangelicals tend to struggle with?

Posted on June 1, 2026 by RC

In the Old Testament what sin did God’s people struggle with the most? We tend to focus on various sins of the flesh in our concerns about ourselves. And to be sure, our fathers in the faith fought those battles. … Continue reading →

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Last Things First: Jesus Is Lord Now and Forever

Posted on May 22, 2026 by RC

It was my habit — my sophomoric habit — to proudly argue from my ignorance that we ought always to consider last things last. That is, recognizing the great difficulty in grasping the meaning of the end times and the … Continue reading →

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Sneaking Them Into Whose Kingdom? No Repentance Required

Posted on May 21, 2026 by RC

I’m old enough to remember when “lifestyle evangelism” was all the rage. We were encouraged to get ourselves out of the salt shaker and into the world. The thought was that if we didn’t lead our conversations with unbelievers with … Continue reading →

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Sacred Marriage, Bathsheba; Pandemic du Jour and More

Posted on May 20, 2026 by RC

Neither temptress nor victim, Bathsheba reminds us of God’s grace. More fear mongering from the state, introducing the prophet Joel and remembering who we are by remembering Whose we are. All wrapped up in a bow, just for you. Who … Continue reading →

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