Human flourishing is a fundamental component of the plan of God. As a result, using economic and business tools, including, yes, borrowing money, to pursue such flourishing is consistent with the themes of Christian service. It is in this light that the recourse to debt must be examined. So the question of taking on debt becomes different. It is not a case of what you are borrowing, but for what are you borrowing.

If you set up subjective boundaries or eliminate boundaries altogether, your life will appear easier. You won’t need to think through the numerous arguments media is making against God or the various nuggets of truth presented by these creators of media who silently admit they live in our God’s world

Now I can type my column on my mobile phone, correct it, email it, post it to my blog and draw attention to it throughout the world in the blink of an eye. The internet revolution has had massive implications for the way we go about our daily business, as well as the way in which we relate to others. Facebook emboldens the most reluctant communicator to publish the trivial details of his or her life; twitter constrains the dissemination of thoughts and aphorisms; email demands instant responses and attention.

In response to this drastically changed situation, pastoral leaders also need to change. In particular, we need to stop executing religious skills for our people and train them to perform them for themselves. Otherwise, they will continue to be spectators, appreciating the faith but never really learning how to do it for themselves.

Question]: Finally, what advice would you offer to theological students and young theologians as they face a lifetime of theological work? [John Frame’s answer]: Well, here are some thoughts, in no particular order.

There's a common phrase among theologians that uses classical philosophical categories of causes to describe the Reformation: the authority of the Bible was its "formal cause" while the doctrine of justification was its "material cause." I think we can get a fuller picture of the Reformation if we add sanctification as the "efficient cause."

As of now, it appears there is a 5-4 majority on the Supreme Court in favor of Roe. The candidate who wins the presidency will appoint justices who will either bolster the current majority in favor of Roe or will make a new majority against Roe. In effect, this election is a referendum on the legality of abortion.

As congregations historically affiliated with the Presbyterian Church USA and the Episcopal Church USA seek to realign with more conservative branches of their denominational families, court battles over property continue across the country.

Good Defense is a Good Offense: To prevent an affair from taking place, the Youngs encouraged church leaders to be proactive in keeping their relationships sexually pure. The first realization for church leaders is that sexual sin is a reality. Citing 1 Corinthians 10:13, which states "when you are tempted, " Pastor Ed said leaders should know "it can happen to me."

As a Twitter user, you can engage with a broader Christian community and with others in your own local area (and with other interest groups if your church is involved; there are significant Twitter communities sharing news around human trafficking or debt counseling or student mission, for instance). You can eavesdrop on these conversations and be informed, or you can contribute.