It is fair to say that we as people of faith live in an important cultural moment. Recent events including the 2016 American presidential election have produced far-reaching results that will be felt for years to come. How can we live faithfully as Christians in the midst of this moment? I’d like to introduce you to a book that will…
America! America! God mend thine every flaw, Confirm thy soul in self-control, Thy liberty in law! –America the Beautiful (Katharine Lee Bates) It had been a long glorious morning full of adrenaline, symbolism, and splendid pomp and circumstance. Then we sang the second stanza of the hymn “America the Beautiful.” Confirming my soul in self-control and confirming my liberty in…
One of the issues highlighted by the election, and all the noise surrounding it, is a growing lack of civility in our society. There are plenty of examples of the ingredients contributing to its continuing decline. Facebook has curated content to fill people’s timelines with stories that affirm their existing opinions. Social media itself has become a venue for debate, often taking the place…
In my last post we drew the connection between the gift of the law in the Old Testament and its connection with civic mindedness. The question becomes, what place does the greater civitas have in the faith and work movement? The faith and work movement is growing, and quickly, which is exciting. From voices such as Tom Nelson and Greg…
By Jeff Haanen One of my continual shortcomings as the executive director of Denver Institute for Faith & Work is that I’ve rarely framed our mission so we’re clearly understood – especially by pastors. More than once, my initial enthusiasm for all things “faith and work” is seen by good, godly pastoral leaders as a niche-y ministry that will likely soon,…
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