How to Find Work-Life Balance Through Sabbath Rest

Dr. Andrew Spencer

Searching the phrase “work-life balance” online produces an avalanche of results. The recommendations provided to create a work-life balance vary widely based on the author and the outlet...

Righteousness Exalts a Nation

Rob Pacienza

The scriptures are clear: nations that are committed to righteousness will be exalted by God, but those committed to sinful disobedience will suffer reproach and degradation....

An Uncomfortable Calling: What Jonah Can Teach Us About Cultural Engagement

Lauren Cooley

The story of Jonah can tell us a great deal about how to engage with culture as Christians. May we go into the world with great boldness where...

Top 10 Verses: The Cultural Mandate

Institute for Faith & Culture

The cultural mandate given in Genesis 1 describes God's purpose for humanity: to have fruitful dominion over the world. Here are the top ten passages related to the...

A War of Ethics: Heaven vs. Babylon

Sam Kastensmidt

In the Bible, Babylon came to represent rebellion against God. Babylon's ways are the ways of violence and bloodshed, but Christ calls us into his kingdom....

This is What You Were Made For: Genesis 1 & Your Calling

Hugh Whelchel

“God has created us in his image so that we may carry out a task, fulfill a mission, pursue a calling.” — Anthony A. Hoekema, Created in God’s...

The Judgment Psalms and Christian Worship

Trevor Laurence

The imprecatory (cursing) psalms get a bad rap among Christians. Trevor Laurence offers answers to three myths on the judgment psalms....

A Reflection on Land, Work & Rain

Russell Gehrlein

Last night, I stumbled on a verse from Isaiah on social media that caught my eye. This morning, I had the opportunity to meditate on it for a...

Where Does the Bible Talk About the Cultural Mandate?

Lauren Cooley

Most Christians are familiar with the Great Commission—Jesus Christ's instruction to go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them and teaching them to obey his commandments (Matthew...

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