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Three Economic Truisms that Just Aren’t So

Posted on May 13, 2025 by RC

A little knowledge may be dangerous, but not nearly so dangerous as a great deal of ignorance. Too often, when it comes to economics, we carry around just enough foolishness to make ourselves dangerous, believing “truths” that have no truth … Continue reading →

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Inkling of Wonder: Why This Calvinist Cherishes Lewis

Posted on May 9, 2025 by RC

I am a Calvinist. No, better to say that I am a rabid Calvinist. I am the son of a Calvinist. My spiritual grandfather was the Calvinist’s Calvinist, John Gerstner. When I consider my own theological education, I divide it … Continue reading →

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Economics, Politics and Theology, Oh My!!

Posted on May 8, 2025 by RC

I know over the past several weeks I’ve been feeding my audience a steady diet of economics. I’ve written about tariffs and trade deficits, common goods and common grace. Such questions have been dominating our headlines. As it happens, I’ve … Continue reading →

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Blowing Smoke on the Information Superhighway

Posted on May 6, 2025 by RC

I don’t want to get too technical with the fine points of economics, but it isn’t strictly true, despite what you may have heard, that time is money. It is not, however, that particular bit of misinformation I want to … Continue reading →

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Enemy of the State: Fighting Rivals to His Throne

Posted on May 1, 2025 by RC

It was a true reflection of my own convictions, and my calling as a teacher. I was about 17; my niece was 3. We were sitting together at our local church, listening to the sermon. I know she was listening … Continue reading →

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Kingdom Now, Here- Jesus Changes Everything

Posted on April 29, 2025 by RC

For some years now I’ve been publishing blog pieces three times a week under the heading of “Kingdom Notes.” I also publish a weekly column under the heading of “Ask RC.” Feel free to send any questions you’d like me … Continue reading →

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He Who Has Ears: Reformation at the Stake

Posted on April 25, 2025 by RC

Lord Acton was absolutely right that power corrupts and that absolute power corrupts absolutely. He may have been more right, however, if he had adapted a bit of biblical wisdom in articulating the dangers of power. What if he had … Continue reading →

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What If? A Hypothetical View of Real Life

Posted on April 24, 2025 by RC

I’m not in the least opposed to hypotheticals, and can’t begin to understand why anyone would be. They are, as those who object are prone to point out, not real. We in favor, however, already knew that. That’s why we … Continue reading →

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Growing Weary in Doing Good: Joshua Fought

Posted on April 22, 2025 by RC

Joshua has always intrigued me. First, I loved his passion and commitment, not just for himself, but for God’s glory. When the ten were timid, he and Caleb were ready to go, confident and trusting. What has also impressed me, … Continue reading →

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The Principle of the Pragmatism of Principle

Posted on April 18, 2025 by RC

It goes against my own principles to argue from the perspective of the pragmatic. Pragmatism, after all, is a worldly thing. God calls us to faithfulness. He tells us what to do, and we are to do it. The results … Continue reading →

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