ministry
3 Ways to Really Help the Poor
A few years ago, I boarded my first of many flights to Africa to serve some of the […]
Faith and Economics
economics
What Working on a Farm Taught Me about the Material World
Every Good Thing is a little book on a big topic: the material world. Where do we start? […]
economics
Robert Woodberry: The World the Missionaries Made
What kind of impact have missionaries made on the world? Have they harmed the world by merely exporting […]
economics
Why This Socialist Sympathizer Embraced Free Market Capitalism
In 2011, I graduated from Hillsdale College as a mild socialist sympathizer. My studies of history had convinced […]
economics
Supply, Demand and Playground Economics
“The economy, stupid,” said James Carville as one of his campaign messages devised for Bill Clinton’s 1992 Presidential […]
economics
To Tithe or Not to Tithe? A New Testament Guide to Generous Giving
To tithe or not to tithe? This simple question has been debated in small groups, in Sunday school rooms, over kitchen tables and in textbooks for decades.
poverty alleviation strategies
3 Essential Guidelines for Ministering to the Poor
Poverty is pervasive in our fallen world, and it has many origins, as we saw in a recent […]
economics
What Really Causes Poverty?
The Christian tradition has always stood in solidarity with the poor. James reminds his readers that caring for […]
CFC Lecture
David Koyzis: Socialism Suppresses Society
Socialism is in vogue again, particularly among younger Americans. But does socialism really help society? In this video, […]
economics
Your Piece of the Economic Pie
When you hear the word “economics,” you may think back to just how little you liked that one […]
economics
Should Christians Be Socialists? Jay Richards’ Case for Economic Freedom
How should Christians think about economics and free enterprise? Should Christians be socialists? Jay Richards addresses these important […]
poverty alleviation strategies
5 Ways to Help the Poor Without Hurting Them
When I boarded my jet for Kenya in 2015, I couldn’t wait to arrive at the Nairobi slums […]
creation care
All Is Not One: The Problem with Panentheism and the Material World
In a recent article, we saw why Christians should care for creation. Yet too often, we don’t care about […]
We Are More Than Consumers: The Problem with Secular Humanism and the Material World
In a recent article, we saw why Christians should care for creation. Yet too often, we don’t care […]
economics
Why God Created You With Material Needs
If we were to boil wealth and poverty down to its core ingredient, it would be this: material […]
economics
Education: A Modern-Day Jubilee
Every day, we face real-world economics issues such as poverty, systemic inequity in housing or farm loans, education […]
economics
Gleaning and Giving: Thinking about Poverty Relief
Picture this: In the midst of a busy workday, you use your lunch hour to run errands and check […]
economics
David Jones: The Prosperity Gospel Is No Gospel At All
Will following God make you healthy, wealthy and happy? Is there a connection between your faithfulness to God […]
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