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Tyranny, by any other name

Many of us have noticed a trend toward the political misuse of words, both in legacy media and on social media. This isn’t a modern trend. In the 6th century B.C., Continue Reading...

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June 17, 2021

How socialism fosters an envious, covetous worldview

It’s hard to feel happy for people who are more successful than you. It’s easier to envy them – but doing so means forgetting that high achievers pave the way for others to succeed. Continue Reading...

June 17, 2021

The moral deficit of inflationary spending

Spending! Relief! Infrastructure Investment! Build Back Better! These are words and sayings that have been bandied about throughout the past year. Anyone with a basic interest in the news cycle is bound to have heard that the federal government has proposed plans to spend trillions of dollars. Continue Reading...

June 17, 2021

Tobit’s biblical theology of work

Tobit is one of the lesser-known books of the Bible, in no small part because Protestant Bibles since the 19th century commonly omit it. But any Christian, Protestant or otherwise, would benefit from Tobit’s biblical theology of work. Continue Reading...

June 16, 2021

The necessity of boring politics

Movie audiences experience high emotional engagement when they identify personally with the characters. The same is true in modern American politics, which increasingly have become treated as a source of social identity and entertainment. Continue Reading...

June 16, 2021

Crypto and Blockchain: A flash in the pan or something more?

Ever since the first Bitcoin was mined in January of 2009, we’ve seen an ever-growing interest in cryptocurrencies and blockchain — the technology upon which Bitcoin is based. What are we to make of it all? Continue Reading...

June 15, 2021

Charity misdirected: New study explores Christian attitudes about orphanages

Orphan care has long been a central focus of Christian missions, prompting many churches to offer significant support for orphanages around the world, whether through financial donations, short-term missions trips, or actual adoption. Continue Reading...

June 11, 2021

Parenting after the pandemic: More freedom, less ‘safetyism’

Should parents prioritize extreme safety or thoughtfully push their kids toward independence and self-reliance? It’s a question that moms and dads have long grappled with, and in light of the recent waves of lockdowns and school closures, there are likely plenty of lessons to be learned. Continue Reading...

June 07, 2021

The ‘chicken and egg’ interplay of religious liberty and economic freedom

The contributions of religious life to economic prosperity are increasingly evident, prompting many to study the relationship between the two. A recent study from Canada found that religion adds billions to the economy. Continue Reading...

June 02, 2021

Beyond nationalism and globalism: Jesus points to another kingdom

In our era of hyper-partisanship, often we think of political divides in simple terms of Republicans versus Democrats, or progressives versus conservatives. Nevertheless, even today there are some divides that cut across party lines. Continue Reading...

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Tyranny, by any other name

Tyranny, by any other name

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The moral deficit of inflationary spending

Tobit’s biblical theology of work

The necessity of boring politics

Crypto and Blockchain: A flash in the pan or something more?

Parenting after the pandemic: More freedom, less ‘safetyism’

The ‘chicken and egg’ interplay of religious liberty and economic freedom

Beyond nationalism and globalism: Jesus points to another kingdom

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