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What does flourishing look like and how can we achieve it? Flourishing, best described by the Hebrew word, shalom, means…
What does flourishing look like and how can we achieve it? Flourishing, best described by the Hebrew word, shalom, means…
What does flourishing look like and how can we achieve it? Flourishing, best described by the Hebrew word, shalom, means more than material well-being; it is rightness with God, peace, community, and contentedness. Economic freedom is a powerful means of bringing about flourishing.
A Christian perspective on income mobility in the United States is absent from today’s policy debates. The Bible provides examples which reveal that income mobility was present when God’s people were faithful and prospering. For many key biblical figures, income mobility was a path to prosperity. Today, income mobility matters because the work we do in our vocations is our faithful service to God.
Government: Small or Large? Should government be large or small? In this paper, Dr. Lindsley lays out four scriptural principles…
Should government be large or small? Scripture sets out four principles that are foundational to the issue: government is established by God, its role in upholding the rule of law is emphasized, limited government suits a fallen people, and history contains many examples of governments that grew to become too large and oppressive.
C.S. Lewis on Greed and Self-Interest: Does Capitalism Promote Greed? Dr. Art Lindsley led a thought-provoking webinar that included some…
Dr. Anne Bradley, IFWE’s VP of Economic Initiatives, gave the convocation address to start the 2013 school year for students…
How do we make a difference in our world? How can students contribute to flourishing here on earth, as well as the coming of Christ’s kingdom? Anne Bradley shares encouraging words with Regent University students at the 2013 convocation ceremony, encouraging them to live out their faith in every aspect of their lives.
Do Christians have a reason to support economic freedom? The Bible calls us to work, flourish, and help the poor. In addition, there is scriptural support for private property and limited government. How can these principles shape our understanding of economic matters?
FOR THE LEAST OF THESE: A BIBLICAL ANSWER TO POVERTY There is a growing emphasis among evangelical Christians on the…