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Created in God’s Image: The ‘Missing Link’ in the Discussion of Human Resources Management Ethics
At its core, human resource management (HRM) is the policy and function put forth by organizations to recruit, retain, and manage the workforce to complete the organization’s objectives (Guest, 1987). This article explores the broad ethical theories moderating these practices … Continue reading
God’s Amazing Creation
By Kay Arthur and Janna Arndt, Harvest House Publishers, 2001. Shovels, picks, and brushes. The dig site. Extracting the evidence. Sifting the soil. These are a few of the highly engaging and hands-on chapters Kay Arthur and Janna Arndt have … Continue reading
Creation and Covenant
By Christopher Roberts, T & T Clark International, 2009. I recently spent some time talking to author Christopher Roberts about his 2009 book Creation and Covenant: The Significance of Sexual Difference in the Moral Theology of Marriage. In our conversation, … Continue reading
Folding and Flying
Do you remember flying paper airplanes as a kid? Maybe you and your friends found a balcony or an upper-story window. The breeze beckoned–Every fold carefully creased, sometimes made tighter with a lick. Very aerodynamic. Half the fun was comparing … Continue reading
The Mission of Christ in the World
From Genesis to Revelation, the Scriptures reveal the mission of the triune God to actively engage and redeem mankind for His glory. This redemptive record has been referred to in Latin as the missio Dei—the mission of God. There is … Continue reading
Teaching and Preaching Ethical Issues: How Far Do We Go?
Meet some friends. Jim has a full life running his own business, but has a passion for his volunteer ministry. Liz is a respected financial advisor, and mother of two active young sons. Allen spends most of his days with … Continue reading
The Pastor: A Memoir
By Eugene Peterson, Harper One, 2011 Deep Montana roots. Six years living in spiritual “badlands.” How to be “unbusy” in ministry. These are just a few of the intriguing life chapters Eugene Peterson chronicles in his memoir, The Pastor. Author … Continue reading
Aristotle’s Children: How Christians, Muslims, and Jews Rediscovered Ancient Wisdom and Illuminated the Dark Ages
By Richard E. Rubenstein, Harcourt Books, 2003. At first glance, Aristotle’s Children: How Christians, Muslims, and Jews Rediscovered Ancient Wisdom and Illuminated the Dark Ages is a book about church history. The back cover includes this description: “The astonishing story … Continue reading
Ephesians: Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament
By Clinton E. Arnold, Zondervan Publishers, 2010. Dr. Clinton Arnold provides excellent exegetical guidance for one who wishes to study, teach, or preach the book of Ephesians. This prison epistle is filled with a wide range of truth intended to … Continue reading
Encountering the Other
I like people. I like observing their actions, listening to their speech, watching their eyes. When I observe without interacting, it feels safe. And a little powerful. But when I am at the mercy of a social encounter, my perspective … Continue reading
Engaged
By Dr. Greg Trull, Dean of Ministries, Professor of Biblical Studies The 1947 Willys Jeep was my pride and joy. My dad and I bought it from a professional wrestler (I saved the sales agreement like an autograph) and finished … Continue reading
Elijah’s Humbling Lesson: Nobody is Indispensable
By Dr. Mark A. Jacobson, Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology Getting something wrong in the Bible and communicating that to congregations or students is an occupational hazard of pastors, Bible teachers, and Christian educators. I should know. I’ve done it … Continue reading
