This week’s essay continues our examination of the housing crisis. Last week we looked at the restrictions upon supply that have hindered the construction of additional housing. This week we will focus on the artificial increase in demand that adds fuel to this fire. We will also examine some possible solutions that are being offered. …
A Question with a Question This week’s text is Matthew 21: 23-32. The passage starts out with Jesus doing what is so irritating when having a discussion/disputation with someone; He answers a question with a question. The chief priests and elders of the temple want to know by what authority is Jesus doing the things …
It Really Is A Crisis Many recognize that we are but stewards of God’s creation, yet remain fuzzy on what effective stewardship means. So, it is necessary to occasionally look at economic issues and ask ourselves, are we being effective stewards of what God has given us. This may be “eyes glaze over stuff” for …
Working for the Man This week’s text is Matthew 20: 1-16. This is the tale of the workers in the vineyard. Some work all day, some only an hour. Yet, they all receive the same pay-that of a full day’s work. This of course angers those that worked all day, and they complain rather loudly …
What Business Should Be This week I wish to share a movie clip as a means of communicating the best of what business aspires to be. Many, particularly on the left, but increasingly on the right, view business as a negative institution. This is particularly true when it comes to perception of large corporations. No …
A Brief Lesson This week’s text is Matthew 18: 21-35. This is a famous lesson Jesus offers regarding forgiveness, specifically, how many times we should forgive. In two short verses (21-22) Jesus lays out one of His greatest lessons. I am profoundly indebted to my former Pastor who gave me these insights in what is …
Freedom won Freedom lent Freedom gone Freedom spent -Anonymous What’s All This Now? Yes, another essay with a funky word in the title. Desuetude is a word, with its main application in law, that means “a state of disuse”. In law it has an application in that property can become so unused and maintained that …
Jesus Gets Mundane The text this week is Matthew 18: 15-20. This is a teaching text whereby Jesus is explaining how to go about dealing with division in the church. It may be that the Gospel writer, working sometime after the resurrection feels the need to address organizational issues, as it seems like it is …
An updated repost of a previous Labor Day essay. Of Course Labor is Good No, I am not suggesting that it is inappropriate to honor labor. There is nobility in any honest work. As Christians, we should realize that work is not a punishment. Work is not a result of the Fall. Even in the …
From Here It Gets Rough The text this week is Matthew 16: 21-28. This text sees Jesus explaining to the disciples what He must endure when they get to Jerusalem. Jesus makes it clear that the road ahead is a rough one. He will suffer and be killed, yet rise on the third day. That …