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
Category: Cultural Mandate
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
This is post 2 of 2 in the series “imago Dei” Imago Dei: The Way Out of Your Identity Crisis Imago Dei: The Way Out of Your Identity Crisis, part 2 In addition to being fortified with a mind and a heart, each human being is endowed with a will,
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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
This is post 2 of 4 in the series “corruption” What’s the Big Deal About Corruption? What’s the Big Deal About Corruption? part 2 You Can Stop Corruption! Resist Corruption, Serve the Kingdom of Heaven [from part 1] Corruption violates at least four principles critical to the flourishing of individuals,
Is God Green? Photo by By Glen from United Kingdom John’s vision recorded in Revelation includes this picture of the end of time: The nations raged, but your wrath came, and the time for the dead to be judged, and for rewarding your servants, the prophets and saints, and those who