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Muzzled Oxen: Financing the Work of the Kingdom

Posted on March 24, 2026 by RC

Trolls, I am convinced, know they are trolls. They make no pretense of making any sense. They are self-consciously jerking us around which makes them more nasty than ignorant. There are, however, some whose hostility is genuine but so powerful … Continue reading →

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Sacred Marriage; Broken Window Fallacy; Crushing Ingratitude

Posted on March 11, 2026 by RC

Rahab’s Redemption. A Quick Lesson on Henry Hazlitt’s Economics in One Lesson. Jesus healing the woman who touched His cloak and raising a little girl from the dead. Plus putting to death our ingratitude for His grace. This week’s Jesus … Continue reading →

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Is it a sin to be wealthy? Prosperity and Providence

Posted on February 23, 2026 by RC

No. One can certainly get wealthy by sinning. One can certainly sin while being wealthy. But it is surely not a sin to be wealthy. Though few are so crass as to express this sentiment, it nevertheless often reveals itself, … Continue reading →

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Moses’ Mom; Tariff Toppling Tariffs; Battling Believers

Posted on February 18, 2026 by RC

Lisa and I discuss the faith and courage of Jochabed, Moses’ Mom. I consider the case for tariffs as a means to tear down tariffs, remember the prophet Ezekiel and explore the dynamics of church politics. If that’s not sufficient … Continue reading →

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What about reparations? Reparations, Guilt and Justice

Posted on January 19, 2026 by RC

I’m in favor of reparations. Because the Bible is in favor of them. When God established His nation, when He delivered that law which was to govern His people, He established reparations as the fitting punishment for those who were … Continue reading →

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Missing the (Decimal) Point

Posted on December 2, 2025 by RC

It’s a volatile real estate market out there. Prices have, in the past few years, shot through the roof faster than, well, faster than the last real estate bubble we had. And they have also come crashing down, when the … Continue reading →

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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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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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Money From Nothing and Your Checks for Free

Posted on October 10, 2025 by RC

I’m connected to royalty. Granted, it’s a rather thin point of union. In less than six degrees, though, through enough marriage links that there is no legal tie, I am connected with the king of the tropical island, Yap. Yap … Continue reading →

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