Thoughts On Economics
Once I was given a private tour of the US House of Representatives. Our tour guide, a congressman’s chief of staff, had us sit in the Speaker’s chair, look straight ahead, and say what we saw.
Directly in front of us was a representation of Moses, whose [...]
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Part 3 in a series on Is Your Work Useless?
There might be a Christian way to write a play, but is there a Christian way to land a plane?
In other words, is there a “Christian way” to carry out all work?
In Wednesday’s and MORE →
Part 14 in a series on Biblical Foundations of Economic Principles
Every individual… neither intends to promote the public interest, nor knows how much he is promoting it… he intends only his own security; and by directing that industry in such a manner as its produce may be [...]
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By faith we understand that the entire universe was formed at God’s command, that what we now see did not come from anything that can be seen.
The market economy we live and participate in everyday here in the United States [...]
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Part 13 in a series on Biblical Foundations of Economic Principles
What are some of the essential elements of economic progress? There are four key elements I’d like to explore today. Before jumping in, let’s get a biblical take on the background for economic progress.
The Cultural Mandate [...]
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The Daily Currant recently reported that Paul Krugman, an American economist famous for recommending Keynesian economic policy, ironically found himself in a personal financial crisis:
Economist and columnist Paul Krugman declared personal bankruptcy today following a failed attempt to spend [...]
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Part 12 in a series on Biblical Foundations of Economic Principles
Ecclesiastes 1:9 says, “There is nothing new under the sun.” It seems to be true. Consider how humans have approached crises throughout history:
In the fifteenth century, Niccolo Machiavelli is [...]
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In his farewell address to the nation, delivered September 19th, 1796, George Washington stated:
Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these [...]
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