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Author: Hugh WhelchelHugh Whelchel was the founder of the Institute for Faith, Work & Economics and author of How Then Should We Work? Rediscovering the Biblical Doctrine of Work. Hugh earned a Master of Arts in Religion and had over 30 years of diverse business experience. He passed away on Good Friday in 2024, four years after being diagnosed with ALS.

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As we enter into Holy Week we should ask ourselves the question, “What does the Resurrection have to do with…

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America’s vaunted Protestant work ethic is getting a makeover: Now it might be more of an atheist work ethic. So…

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How the Supreme Court Could Impact Our Work

By: Hugh Whelchel

4 minute read

Today, the Supreme Court will hear the oral arguments for Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. and Conestoga Wood Specialties…

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Stewardship, Community, and Flourishing

By: Hugh Whelchel

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We live in a strange paradox. Our cultural narratives are comprised of concepts like “rugged individualism,” “pull yourself up by…

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What It Means to Be Made in God’s Image

By: Hugh Whelchel

4 minute read

Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and…

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A Biblical View of Productivity

By: Hugh Whelchel

4 minute read

Many years ago I heard a quote attributed to Thomas Edison: If we did all the things we are capable…

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What Perfect Shalom Looks Like

By: Hugh Whelchel

5 minute read

You are worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power: for you have created all things, and for…

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What Is Stewardship – Really?

By: Hugh Whelchel

5 minute read

God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning…

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The Truth About Missionaries

By: Hugh Whelchel

4 minute read

Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore…

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Is Foreign Aid a Big Waste?

By: Hugh Whelchel

6 minute read

In his recent Gates Foundation’s annual letter Bill Gates makes the shocking prediction that, “By 2035, there will be almost…

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