Category Archives: ethics

Not a Sin, But Not the Ideal: A Cautious Warning

Posted on January 12, 2026 by RC

We all are prone to both legalism and antinomianism. When we want to do something God’s law forbids, we become antinomian. If we want someone else to not do what we think they should not, we become legalists. We add … Continue reading →

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Sacred Marriage, Trump, Venezuela and Ethics, and More

Posted on January 7, 2026 by RC

This week’s all new Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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Defending Loose Cannons, and Trump’s Loose Tongue

Posted on December 18, 2025 by RC

The charge of hypocrisy sticks. Perhaps because we are all worse than our own standard. We rebuke the other guy, only to find that we too are guilty. The only good news I can offer is that it works both … Continue reading →

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Wisdom From My Bride; Folly from Trump’s Pen; Sovereign God

Posted on December 17, 2025 by RC

This week’s all new Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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Would a Man Rob God? Would a Government Do the Same?

Posted on November 28, 2025 by RC

The question on its face seems rather insane. It demands not just a “no” but a “by no means.” If not a “why would you ask such a stupid question?”. I ask the question, however, because God Himself once asked … Continue reading →

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Why are we so awful to people on social media?

Posted on November 24, 2025 by RC

First, because we are so awful to people. We are so awful to people because we are awful people. Technology does not create fresh wickedness in us. It can, however, invite our wickedness out to play. Social media that seems … Continue reading →

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The Stinking Lesson of the Stinking Garbage Can

Posted on November 20, 2025 by RC

Experience is overrated. We often learn its lessons too late. Though once it has aged it can pack a punch. My father, about the time I entered into junior high school, impressed upon me the lesson experience taught him too … Continue reading →

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All New! Lisa & I on Seasons; What Would Charlie Say & More

Posted on November 5, 2025 by RC

Gremlins have been exiled. Lisa on the mic. All your favorite goodies from the podcast. It’s like pumpkin spice day at Starbucks. This week’s All New Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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What’s Wrong with Digital ID? With a Side of CBDC

Posted on October 20, 2025 by RC

The claim is a bit of cliché but like most cliches, it became one because there’s truth in it. You have heard it said, “Technology is not good or bad. It depends on how it’s used.” While I think too … Continue reading →

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How Well Should Pastors Be Paid? Who Should Decide?

Posted on October 13, 2025 by RC

First, it’s not as easy question. In the open market people should be paid at the intersection of what they’re willing to work for and what someone is willing to pay them. You will never hear me complain either that … Continue reading →

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