Faith and work

August 27, 2015

Surrendered Unto Stewardship: Darrell Bock On Money That Matters

What is the purpose of money? Is it for our survival? For our status, significance, or success? Is it for the service of ourselves or for the service of others? In a talk for the Oikonomia Network, theologian Darrell Bock sets out to answer the question, drawing from the numerous treatments of money in the book of Luke — from the rich fool and Lazarus’ wealthy neighbor to Zacchaeus and the widow’s mite. Continue Reading...

August 12, 2015

Marriage as Cornerstone: How the Family Is a Foundation for Flourishing

With the expansion of economic freedom and the resulting prosperity, we’ve reached an unprecedented position of personal empowerment and vocational choice. This is a welcome development, and it can be seized for good in any number of ways. Continue Reading...

August 06, 2015

Al Mohler: Work Is Not a Result of the Fall

In the latest video from Made to Flourish, Al Mohler reminds us that it’s our job as Christians to discover God’s original design for work and recover it for the glory of God: To be human is not only to be an economic creature, but is to be a fabricator, a worker, the one who understands the stewardship of work, and understands we were made for it. Continue Reading...

July 31, 2015

Retrenchment, Revision, and Renewal: 3 Futures for Evangelicalism in America

There are three possible futures for American Evangelicalism. These diverse destinies depend upon the moral, social and theological convictions of the communities and leaders of the different streams. They also represent patterns found in three centuries of American Evangelical history. Continue Reading...

July 20, 2015

Economy of Wonder: Buzz Aldrin Takes Communion in Space

Today marks the 46th anniversary of the day we landed on the moon, and as we look back on that monumental moment, it’s worth remembering the efforts taken by one astronaut to pause and recognize his creator. Continue Reading...

July 16, 2015

New Issue of the Journal of Markets & Morality (18.1)

Our most recent issue of the Journal of Markets & Morality has now been published online and print issues are in the mail. Volume 18, no. 1 is a special issue. Continue Reading...

July 15, 2015

Life in Exile: Why Christians Have Never Been ‘At Home’ in America

In the various discussions surrounding the Acton Institute’s film series, For the Life of the World: Letters to the Exiles, a common response has been to call into question the basic notion of Christians existing in a state of “exile.” Continue Reading...

July 13, 2015

Fujimura on Cultivating the Imagination

“The cultivation of imagination is to begin to integrate life into faith and every other facet, whether mundane or extraordinary, whether 9-5 work realities or worship in a church. Imagination is key to the thriving God intends for us.” Continue Reading...

July 10, 2015

Stonestreet on FLOW: A ‘Terrific Series’ For Times of ‘Increasing Cultural Pressure’

As the Acton Institute’s latest film series continues to reach churches, colleges, and communities, the positive reviews continue to pour in. Andy Crouch calls it “the best treatment of faith & culture ever put on a screen.” Continue Reading...

July 08, 2015

A Testimony of Conscience and Conviction in the Workplace

Hands On Originals is a small printing company in Lexington, Kentucky, that, up until recently, had very few problems when they declined to print a certain message. Last year, however, the owner, Blaine Adamson, was found guilty of discrimination by a Lexington human rights commission for refusing to print T-shirts for a local gay pride festival. Continue Reading...

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