Monthly Archives: May 2005

Economy: Relational Economics

We’re taking a giant step into the future And turning into a thousand other towns I heard today the news that they are Closing the bookstore down. Some big concern comes in and yanks Our jobs, our shops, our hometown … Continue reading

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Community: Leadership Breathes

A friend of mine once said, “In the church, leadership is like breathing. It happens or the body dies.” Other thoughts: Leaders don’t create communities. Communities raise up leaders to express and manifest the character of the community. In its … Continue reading

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Economy: Emerging and Engaging

Indigenous faith communities ought to emerge from all this interaction with the host subculture. While it is noble and, indeed, a godly activity for a Christian businessman to run a shoe shop and to try to be Christ to his … Continue reading

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Society: Are Ideas Like Mutual Funds?

There is much to be said, socially and intellectually, for bringing together people of different outlooks and beliefs; but there is not rational basis for the notion that by mixing a number of conflicting views you are likely to arrive … Continue reading

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