Economics
Stewardship is a big topic in churches and other Christian circles. Understanding economics can help us practice better stewardship, but exactly how can we use concepts like trade and “comparative advantage” to become better stewards?
How Does Trade Make Us Better Stewards?
None of us is able to produce all [...]
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Part 23 in a series on Midweek Memo
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When Food Isn’t the Answer to Hunger New York Times
When the Indian Ocean tsunami hit in December 2004…the great global [...]
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I saw a great bumper sticker on my way to work last week. It said:
Liberals confuse the state with charity. Conservatives confuse the state with security.
There is some truth to both of these statements. Regardless of our political positions, we are always tempted to place our hope in something other [...]
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Part 22 in a series on Midweek Memo
Offering you the latest news, analysis, and opinion on all things faith, work, and economics.
Why Tim Keller Wants You to Stay in That Job You Hate This Is Our City
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The late theologian and Christianity Today editor Carl Henry once called on Christians not to restrict the Christian life to evangelism alone, but also to engage the culture in the public square.
We can think of that task in terms of pursuing the common good. This is the MORE →
Part 15 in a series on Biblical Foundations of Economic Principles
There is only one difference between a bad economist and a good one: the bad economist confines himself to the visible effect; the good economist takes into account both the effect that can be seen and those [...]
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Part 5 in a series on Markets & Morality
Cursed is the ground because of you; through painful toil you will eat food from it all the days of your life. It will produce thorns and thistles for you… By the sweat of your brow you will eat [...]
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Part 1 in a series on Business As Cultural Engagement
Editor’s note: Today we introduce Dr. Vincent Bacote, a new contributor to the blog. He is an Associate Professor of Theology and Director of the Center for Applied Christian Ethics at Wheaton College. He will post periodically about business [...]
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