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December 2016

December 06, 2016

Lessons on Christian Vocation from ‘Chewbacca Mom’

By Joseph Sunde “It doesn’t matter how talented, how anointed, how gifted, how passionate, or...

October 2016

October 19, 2016

Lessons on Work as Service from a Hotel Housekeeper

By Joseph Sunde When it comes to basic definitions of work, I’ve found great comfort...

October 10, 2016

This Mayor Helped the Homeless By Giving Them Jobs

By Joe Carter The scene can be found in almost every major U.S. city: a...

March 2016

March 31, 2016

When Generosity Transforms a Community

By Joseph Sunde Bishop Hannington longed to see an awakening toward generosity in his town...

February 2016

February 03, 2016

Gospel as Oasis: Bringing Economic Flourishing to Urban Deserts

By Joseph Sunde “The Bible has a rich desert theology…He will cause rivers to flow,...

January 2016

January 26, 2016

How Churches Can Help the 93 Percent of U.S. Counties That Haven’t Recovered From Recession

By Joe Carter “Anyone claiming that America’s economy is in decline is peddling fiction,” said...

June 2015

June 16, 2015

How an Ex-Convict Learned to Worship Through His Work

By Joseph Sunde Alfonso was looking for a “fast life,” and as a result, he...

May 2015

May 12, 2015

How Hiring a Convicted Felon Changed a Business and Saved a Life

By Elise Hilton No doubt about it: hiring a convicted felon is a gamble. For...

April 2015

April 29, 2015

The Disease of Self-Chosen Sacrifice

By Joseph Sunde In our efforts to serve others and do good in the world,...

March 2015

March 25, 2015

Firstfruits Economics

By Joseph Sunde “Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all...

January 2015

January 14, 2015

Wonder Rush – Truth, Goodness, and Beauty

By Evan Koons In keeping with the Economy of Wonder, enjoy Dr. Peter Kreeft pontificating...

October 2014

October 31, 2014

‘Work Is a Good Thing for Man’

By Elise Hilton I was transfixed by this video the other day. The simplicity of...