Category Archives: Wealth

Our Global Future – How Will We Respond?

Posted on May 22, 2013 by John Armstrong

Growing population and poverty are inextricably linked together in the modern world. Very few Christians in America recognize this problem for what it is nor do they seriously discuss solutions and responses. It seems to me that a simple, basic … Continue reading →

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Payback: How We Understand Debt and Revenge

Posted on January 2, 2013 by John Armstrong

The famous Canadian novelist Margaret Atwood defines the subject of her book “Payback: Debt and the Shadow Side of Wealth” — which originated as the 2008 Massey Lectures in Toronto — as “one of the most worrisome and puzzling things … Continue reading →

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Don't Let the Suburbs Kill My Soul

Posted on December 16, 2012 by John Armstrong

My friend Jeff Gokee, executive director at partner ministry PhoenixONE, shared this You Tube song with me yesterday. It is written and performed by Christian musician Ben Rector. I had never even heard of the guy until I listened to … Continue reading →

Posted in America and Americanism, Culture, Current Affairs, Missional Church, Music, Personal, Social Networking, The Church, Wealth | 1 Comment

What Andreas Widmer Learned About Business and Entrepreneurship from the Pope

Posted on October 24, 2011 by John Armstrong

Business entrepreneur Andreas Widmer has a truly great story to tell. His new book, The Pope and the CEO, tells this story and makes a hugely valuable point about both business and poverty. Widmer says, “The pope showed me what … Continue reading →

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The Freedom & Virtue Institute: A Grassroots Commitment to Human Dignity and Flourishing

Posted on September 2, 2011 by John Armstrong

In my role as a Senior Advisor to Acton Institute I enjoy many opportunities to teach, write and network with other Christian leaders. One of those leaders is Ismael Hernandez. I met Ismael at Acton University in Grand Rapids in … Continue reading →

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Dealing with Consumerism Through Biblical Asceticism

Posted on July 23, 2011 by John Armstrong

Let’s face it – there is a growing personal freedom that comes by living in a culture deeply rooted in materialism and consumerism. If I have enough money, and the desire to spend it, I can buy a new car, … Continue reading →

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Does Economic Freedom Lead to Consumerism?

Posted on July 22, 2011 by John Armstrong

A number of false conclusions are drawn by focusing only on outcomes. A common one focuses on the dangers of free markets and an open economy. Critics, especially earnest Christian critics, often attack economic freedom and capitalism based upon the … Continue reading →

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St. Clement of Alexandria on the Value of Wealth

Posted on May 15, 2011 by John Armstrong

I wrote several blogs last week about the value and importance of the Church Fathers. One of the early Greek Fathers was Clement of Alexandria, born in Athens around A.D. 150. His parents were pagans. He was converted to faith … Continue reading →

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Does Christian Social Service Call for the Faithful to be Poor?

Posted on April 20, 2011 by John Armstrong

The subject of Christian vocation, wealth and poverty has been frequently debated and quite often misunderstood. On one side Christians argue that Jesus calls all his followers to renounce wealth in order to enter the kingdom of God. On the … Continue reading →

Posted in Discipleship, Love, Poverty, Wealth | 1 Comment

The Church and the World of Business

Posted on March 17, 2011 by John Armstrong

I have personally engaged in a number of attempts to connect the field of business with the redemptive mission of Christ. The typical evangelical approach to applying one’s faith to vocational activity is admittedly facile. It primarily emphasizes personal piety … Continue reading →

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