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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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The Early Christian View of Work

By: Hugh Whelchel

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In light of the Old Testament background, it is not surprising to see the appreciation of work in the first-century…

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Two Historic Teachings of Work

By: Hugh Whelchel

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This is what the LORD says: “Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the…

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Biblical Boundaries of Success

By: Hugh Whelchel

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As we begin to understand that our work is important to God and He has given us everything we need…

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Finding Joy and Purpose in your Job

By: Hugh Whelchel

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We have looked at the Parable of the Talents, which teaches us that God gives us everything we need in…

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Through the Parable of the Talents, Jesus Christ teaches that the Kingdom of Heaven is like a man going on…

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Two Great Lies About Success

By: Hugh Whelchel

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Two great lies have been promoted in our culture over the last twenty years. They are told to children in…

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“Co-belligerency can make a certain kind of sense, if you have your wits about you.”    Doug Wilson  The Christian…

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We often meet people who are not Christians but who agree with a Christian stance on a certain cultural issue,…

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Common Grace for the Common Good

By: Hugh Whelchel

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The plowing of the wicked is sin, but it is more sinful for the wicked not to plow. – John…

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How Common Grace Sustains Culture

By: Hugh Whelchel

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We have been taking about the three reasons God showers common grace upon humanity. The first two that we have…

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