Sin is an inherent part of human nature, and it has been a topic of discussion for centuries. As Christians, we strive to live a life that is pleasing to God. We want to know what is considered a sin in the Bible, and we want to avoid those actions that would displease Him. Howeve...
Part of the reason I shifted my studies so much into the philosophical realm rather than biblical studies is precisely because I don’t think HC presents even an interesting challenge to the Christian faith, as the issues it most plausibly subverts are on the periphery of Christianity, not the...
Ancient Philosophies and Religions:Many ancient philosophical and religious traditions emphasized compassion. For instance, in Buddhism, the concept of “karuṇā” emphasizes compassion as one of the virtues to cultivate on the path to enlightenment. Similarly, in Christianity, compassion is central t...
meaning our human inclination is to not love but to promote ourselves against others. But this is the point: we cannot simply decide to love our enemies and thus make it so. Rather, we need God’s love in us. “We love because he first ...
In today’s society, the concept of environmental stewardship has become increasingly important. People are realizing the importance of taking care of the planet and preserving its resources for future… What Would Jesus Do? And Altruism Have you ever wondered what motivates people to act selflessly...
If that sounds far-fetched, there is in fact a movement to close Mount Rushmore and return it to the Lakota people as well as to give stewardship of the country's national parks to the tribes that historically inhabited that land. Understanding decolonization can also shift allies' thinking ...
many local churches are now struggling with financial sustainability. Even congregations with significant assets and sizeable membership are finding that reliance on a single source of income does not provide the financial stability it once did. Grace Duddy Pomroy, director of the Stewardship Leaders ...
This is followed by a reflection from a Christian perspective of a Christian Community Development practitioner about how Christians in social work should approach the concepts of stewardship and building community. The article closes with additional questions for Christians in social work to co...
It is about Islamic apologetics and refuting Christianity and deviant Muslim sects. It is also about learning Islam.
This is where leadership is needed and stewardship needs to be escorted out. Let’s revisit how you lose hope again. When working toward any goal, there’s likely to be some unexpected situations that occur and you need to be ready to deal with obstacles and setbacks as they arise. You ...