Woman, the life giver How many times can you read a passage of Scripture and see what you have never seen before? This has been a pattern throughout my life, going deeper into a familiar passage of Scripture and finding new truths. A simple truth on the surface of a
In some circles, it’s popular to attribute the economic might of the West to colonialism. “The USA got wealthy by exploiting poor Latin American economies,” is one version of this notion. This idea undergirds the current and growing popularity of socialism. But it’s a false narrative, a myth that Michael
One narrative frames all truth Every narrative has a beginning. The opening line of a narrative is the beginning of the story line. The story line creates the framework for the characters in the story. This is true not only of written stories, but of cultural narratives as well. The
Seeing that God owns the patent for agriculture, humans do well to heed His directions for farming! According to God’s mandate in Deuteronomy 8:3, people shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from God. Thus, we are to live by bread, but we are also
Is there a relationship between work and worship? And if so, what is that relationship? Your answer depends on your worldview. Most Christians, functioning from a Greek mind, would say there is no relationship. Worship is sacred and labor is secular. Moderns would say that there is no worship, just
In addition to being fortified with a mind and a heart, each human being is endowed with a will, the attribute of purpose. Man is in possession of volition, he is free to make choices that create history. Have you ever thought of that? You have the ability to make
Recently, a Christian brother published a “sympathetic critique” of Darrow’s book Discipling Nations. He raised issues about Disciple Nations Alliance teaching that have been noted by others from time to time. Because of that, and in the spirit of a free exchange of ideas, we offer here, in six parts, our brother’s critique and
Recently, a Christian brother published a “sympathetic critique” of Darrow’s book Discipling Nations. He raised issues about Disciple Nations Alliance teaching that have been noted by others from time to time. Because of that, and in the spirit of a free exchange of ideas, we offer here, in six parts, our brother’s critique and
If you’re looking for work, you want to find a good job. You’re not the only one. If you’re a parent, you want your child to find a good job. And not you only. These desires are universal. They testify to something about the human heart. God wired us to
[from part 1] Corruption violates at least four principles critical to the flourishing of individuals, communities and nations. These principles are foundational because they are tied to who God made us to be as human beings and the purpose He gave us to live out. …” The creation or dominion principle.
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