The Amish community exemplifies a model of voluntary mutual aid that contrasts sharply with coercive socialism. While both emphasize collective welfare, Amish practices stem from faith and shared values, enabling natural support without government intervention. Their success highlights the limitations of scaling such a model within a diverse and sinful society.
Category Archives: Church
The Future is Local
The Problem If you haven’t read Jonathan Haidt’s excellent book, The Anxious Generation, I highly recommend it. I reviewed it last year, here. This book and the research behind it have helped lead the charge to make some significant changes in society to help with the growing mental health crisis in our world. The basicContinue reading “The Future is Local”
Taming the Tongue
Few things are more destructive that a tongue let loose to speak freely without the taming of Christian character. Be warned, Christian! You are at risk.
History as a Legacy of Grace and Truth
Come with me on a journey to the past, to remember and celebrate the faith of those who’ve gone before.
Live Not By Lies – Book Review
For Christians grappling with misinformation and cultural pressures, Dreher’s work offers both guidance and encouragement. By fostering community, practicing discernment, and learning from history, believers can navigate today’s challenges with integrity and faithfulness.
Ordinary by Michael Horton – Book Review
Ordinary > Radical and more in line with the majority of our existence.
And So We Walked – Book Review
If you felt God was calling you to walk across your country, would you answer the call? Would your spouse come with you?
Discernment
Do you consider yourself a person of good judgement and discernment? Do you have good reason too?
Living with Cretans
How much time did you spend arguing with Cretans today? Any is too much.
Good Foreigners
You have been called out of darkness and into God’s glorious light. It’s time to live like it. We are aliens and strangers, foreigners and exiles in this land. We now live as the people of God. Those who’ve received mercy and we proclaim the mercy of Christ available to all who believe by both our words and our deeds. Live for His Glory and to lead others to glorify Him.
Seeing God 