The parable of the talents describes what our work should look like while we wait for the return of Christ and the final consummation of his kingdom. But,...
Are the notions of suffering and Christian flourishing incompatible? Can Christians flourish while they suffer? These are difficult questions needing to be answered if we are to have...
We live in a strange paradox. Our cultural narratives are comprised of concepts like “rugged individualism,” “pull yourself up by your bootstraps,” and “every man for himself.” Independence...
“How do I know what God wants me to do in this situation?” This is a question I often hear. It’s a question I had myself as a...
The Bible talks about happiness, but defines it differently than our culture. When the Bible mentions happiness, it is speaking of something that is self-contained. The happiness the...
A lot has been written on our blog about common grace, so today I thought I’d let others do the talking. Here are seven solid quotes concerning common...
Religious freedom bears implications for our lives, just like the biblical view of freedom and economic freedom. In fact, religious freedom is entwined with these other freedoms. The...
Over the last few months, I’ve talked to many Christians who fear they are living in a world that is spinning out of control – especially during a...
In his 2012 book Coming Apart, Charles Murray argues that the middle class, once seen as the “virtuous silent majority,” is alienated from the “founding virtues” of civic...
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