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Living with Liberalism (part one)

Living with Liberalism (part one)

It’s here, it’s not all bad, but it’s bad enough. It won’t, however, last forever.
Liberalism is the most decisive historical given in North American society, and editor Gideon Strauss assesses its pros and cons, today in Comment.

Navigating the college transition

Mansion or mission… a serious “why am I here?” question for young adults eyeing the confusing life of higher education. And it only begs even more questions: “Who am I? What do I believe? With whom will I surround myself?”

Getting engaged (or not)

Institutions like family, business, government, church, law . . . Christian political theorist Jacques Ellul argues that all of these are stop-gap measures made necessary only after the fall into sin.
A dialogue on the Christian’s redemptive role.

Pete Steen—legend or legacy?

In his day, Pete Steen’s battle-cry was “Life is Religion.” Now, of course, we’re much cleaner, clearer, more precise, with slogans like “creation-fall-redemption” illustrating Christ’s redemption of all things. But let’s not forget—or let’s meet in these pages—an academic Johnny Appleseed who was a serious life-saver, controversial and feisty and… pioneering: Pete Steen, a twentieth century neocalvinist prophet.

Managers as mentors

Managers as mentors

Someone once said, “Seek fruit that lasts” by seeking fruit in the lives of people. Seeking fruit in others by mentoring may bear fruit elsewhere . . .

Managing beyond our time

“We have too much to live with and too little to live for,” writes Os Guinness. And it’s true that more and more, leaders in business and in broader culture have no end beyond their own satisfaction, their own short-term gain at long-term expense. The next generation of Christian cultural leaders needs to look beyond today’s circumstances, and learn stewardship for tomorrow.

Building a business, starting with the beans

Bethany Warren and her husband aren’t just building a coffee shop . . . they’re creating an emporium of community—”a connecting-place”. In an old house-turned-shop on a small town’s main drag, they are projecting—from their complex business plans right down to their simple cups of joe—a business of dignity, and a service that hints of its Inspiration. Beaver Falls Coffee & Tea Company opens soon in southwestern Pennsylvania, but Bethany and Russ have a story that matters far beyond.