Very, very well said by economist Michael Novak, quoted in Compassion International’s short booklet Poverty: Economists affirm that the chief cause of the wealth of nations is not material at all, but knowledge, skill, know-how — in short, those acts and habits of discovery, invention, organization, and forethought that economists now describe as “human capital,” which […]
Ronald Reagan on the Providence of God
I am sorry I haven’t been able to post much on preparing for the new year (definitely a very important productivity topic). Perhaps the best inspiration for the new year, and best way to be equipped to navigate life well and handle whatever comes your way, is to have a good sense of Providence. For […]
The Two Jacks: Contrasting takes on CS Lewis and JFK's Public and Private Faiths
An excellent article by Justin Taylor and Joe Rigney. In my view, with this article Justin Taylor takes his place as one of the best young evangelical writers today, along with Matt Anderson (whom I previously mentioned in this regard). It is not only informative and helpful, but so well written. This is characteristic of […]
The Best Systematic Theologies to Have
I’ve been really, really enjoying John Frame’s new Systematic Theology. It is so clear and it is a joy to read. It is especially helpful (and unique) to see how his thinking on tri-perspectivalism relates to each doctrine. After I tweeted about Frame’s book, a friend of mine asked me an excellent question: How many […]
Why it is So Important to Distinguish Jesus from Religion
Jefferson Bethke, in Jesus > Religion: Why He Is So Much Better Than Trying Harder, Doing More, and Being Good Enough, talks about how he came to recognize this his senior year in college while serving as an RA in his dorm. There are some really excellent points here: So being a follower of Jesus […]
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