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2014-03-15T20:35:47+00:00

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Christian creativity

Last updated on: March 15, 2014 at 8:35 pm By Made to Flourish

If Christians are not actively working to transform and develop their world for the common good, they are not fulfilling their role as human beings (who were created to be creators) or as Christians (who are lights in a darkened world). Read more

2014-03-17T18:05:09+00:00

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How do we know the right amount of debt?

Last updated on: March 17, 2014 at 6:05 pm By Theology of Work Project

Access to debt is not our sole concern. Blessing others through our lending and borrowing is. Read more

Theology of Work Project

2014-03-15T20:30:58+00:00

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My daughter’s life is in the hands of the Lord–and the American work ethic

Last updated on: March 15, 2014 at 8:30 pm By Made to Flourish

"Many of God’s means for accomplishing his ends, probably most of them, involve the mediation of human culture. Two of these means particularly stand out to me with new clarity as I sit here awaiting news that will be life-changing, either for better or worse." Read more

2014-03-14T15:58:20+00:00

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Freedom to flourish

Last updated on: March 14, 2014 at 3:58 pm By Institute for Faith, Work, and Economics

"Freedom to Flourish” features the work of a variety of working people, from bricklayers and baristas to mechanics and managers. It sets the theological framework and makes the case for championing the freedoms that allow for people, communities, and nations to flourish. Read more

Institute for Faith Work and Economics

MISSION:WORK

stewardship

workplace

2014-03-05T12:47:32+00:00

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Aiding the poor through investing

Last updated on: March 5, 2014 at 12:47 pm By Theology of Work Project

While giving is a fundamental way of using wealth to aid those caught in poverty, wise investment of wealth can also be very effective in helping the poor. Over recent decades two broad movements illustrate what can be achieved by investment in the poorest communities. Read more

Theology of Work Project

2014-03-05T12:02:56+00:00

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Economic opportunities for the poor and vulnerable

Last updated on: March 5, 2014 at 12:02 pm By Theology of Work Project

In a world in which every nation, every society, has under- and un-employed people in need of opportunities for work, how can Christians emulate Boaz? Read more

Theology of Work Project

2014-03-08T01:24:37+00:00

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Ayn Rand Didn’t Understand Capitalism. Or Altruism. Or Christianity. Or Reality.

Last updated on: March 8, 2014 at 1:24 am By Acton Institute

Rand had an almost complete misunderstanding of capitalism. She confused self-interest with selfishness. Read more

2014-02-18T20:08:58+00:00

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Profit and religious liberty

Last updated on: February 18, 2014 at 8:08 pm By Made to Flourish

Our inadequate theology of work and economics has encouraged our culture to think about religion in a way that forces it out of cultural life. Read more

Economics

economic flourishing

Economic Wisdom Project

2014-02-18T20:09:14+00:00

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Ready to work

Last updated on: February 18, 2014 at 8:09 pm By Made to Flourish

When the economy is changing rapidly, those at the bottom of society can become disconnected from work. The cultural systems – family, schools, neighborhoods – that equip people with the mindset and social behaviors they need to work successfully are disrupted by economic change. The poor are the most likely to fall through the cracks. Read more

2014-02-18T16:43:55+00:00

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