John Stonestreet and S. Michael Craven

John Stonestreet and S. Michael Craven

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  • Why Should We Redeem Society?

    Why Should We Redeem Society?

    It seems necessary to address why and even if Christians should be involved in redeeming society and culture. There are many who deride such activity as being a diversion from the “real” work of the church

  • Being the Church When Empires Fall

    Being the Church When Empires Fall

    It was at the pinnacle of Roman debauchery that the Christian church appeared. It was into this sexually immoral environment that Christians would bring forth a radically different sexual ethic.

  • A Time of Troubles

    A Time of Troubles

    Our culture today is rife with moral and religious challenges and scarcely do our leaders demonstrate a coherent understanding of the challenges much less offer real wisdom.

  • Obamanomics: Against Free Markets and Human Creativity

    Obamanomics: Against Free Markets and Human Creativity

    President Obama suggested that innovation and technology were reasons why the employment rate was not rebounding as quickly as he had hoped. This reveals a dangerous anti-business ideology that is growing in America

  • Fathers: Key to Their Children's Faith

    Fathers: Key to Their Children's Faith

    I am afraid that our culture in general has reduced the role of fatherhood (along with marriage itself) to something nonessential or unnecessary.

  • The Myth of Overpopulation

    The Myth of Overpopulation

    Perhaps one of the most persistent and pervasive myths that have shaped the thinking of many people and, subsequently, public policy is the myth that the world’s population is spiraling out of control and that it will ultimately lead to catastrophic shortages of the essential resources necessary to sustain life.

  • Memorial Day Remembrance

    Memorial Day Remembrance

    It is astounding to consider that the most powerful military force in the history of the world is comprised entirely of volunteers!

  • Disconnected From Your Calling

    Disconnected From Your Calling

    When pastors and theologians speak of calling, most people think of some loftier spiritual work rather than trudging off to a business office, construction site, or retail store to labor.

  • Restoring the Social Good and Moral Potential of Business

    Restoring the Social Good and Moral Potential of Business

    There are many good minds giving attention to the marketplace as a powerful channel for missions. Generally speaking, this is a very good thing.

  • Bringing the Gospel of the Kingdom into the Marketplace

    Bringing the Gospel of the Kingdom into the Marketplace

    Americans’ faith in the free market system is falling. I believe that free market capitalism is among the most monstrous and oppressive systems when severed from a coherent ethical framework and compelling moral restraint.