Common Good
Part 1 in a series on Five Tools for Thinking Biblically About Faith, Work, & Economics
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test what God’s [...]
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In the beginning, God created…
- Genesis 1:1
Editor’s note: today we introduce Dr. Brian Baugus, a new contributor to the IFWE blog. He is an assistant professor of economics at Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and a visiting professor of the African Bible University [...]
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It all has to do with being salt and light in our vocations, and how being salt and light helps bring about flourishing.
Being Salt & Light In Our Vocations
We have recently [...]
MORE →The LORD bless you and keep you;
the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you;
the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.
- Numbers 6:24-26
Last week Art Lindsley referenced Hebrew poetry found in the Bible to give a [...]
MORE →Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.
- Matthew 5:9
What does the New Testament have to say about flourishing, or shalom, and how does that impact how we live our lives and go about our work?
New Testament writers translated shalom as the [...]
MORE →And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no [...]
MORE →On this earthly journey we as Christians have the chance to bring hope into the lives of others through our work. We can lead others to better material conditions, such as:
Longer lifespans. Less sickness and death from disease. Less poverty and suffering.
When we live out our vocations through work, we [...]
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