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We live in a world of death, ruin, and obscurity. Each day millions of people gamble big with the hopes of never worrying in life again. Some win. The athletes, celebrities, actors, businessmen, and social media influencers of the world never have to worry about flipping burgers again. Even this victory comes at the cost…
Read MoreOvercontextualization and Drifting from Biblical Principals
We live in a fallen world, and while it would be ideal for churches to serve as safe havens of sound biblical teaching, we can not trust every church out there. Since it is a fallen world, every church comes with their issues. Many people experience something called “church-hurt,” which involves them being hurt by…
Read MoreGrowing Up with Soul Care Place
Growing Up with Soul Care Place Like many daughters, I grew up with much admiration for my mother. Watching her pursue her calling by creating her counseling practice Soul Care Place engraved in me the importance of redemptive entrepreneurship. I watched over the years the effort she put into creating a place for people to…
Read MoreGod and Money
For this blog post, I am going to comment on a topic that we mentioned in class today. We talked about a company called Tegu blocks. This is a high-end toy company that is centered out of Honduras. They found out that there is a high amount of hard woods there where they could take…
Read MoreIs Fair Trade Certified a Redemptive Approach?
What is Fair Trade? Fair Trade is defined as a global movement made up of diverse networks of producers, companies, consumers, advocates, and organizations putting people and the planet first. Fair trade makes conscious efforts to make products and support goods which make a better world through empowering workers, farmers, and protect the environment. When…
Read MoreEntrepreneurship and International Missions
I have a close friend who is preparing to be sent overseas to Saudi Arabia as a missionary. One of the biggest reasons that this friend, and most other missionaries that is, get sent overseas is to share the gospel with those in the country. Certainly there must be proper theological and evangelism training as…
Read MoreMosaic Community Development Center
During my first summer in Grove City, I had an internship through the then Project on Rural Ministry, now the Center for Rural Ministry. I was sent to serve under Pastor Nate Kiesel in Jeanette, PA, at Mosaic Community Church, a PCA mission church. This church is unique in the PCA in that it is…
Read MoreTrader Joe’s
In the Spirit of random acts of kindness, I decided to see what companies focus on this. And I was surprised at what I found. Trader Joe’s stands out as a company renowned for its spontaneous acts of kindness, endearing itself to customers and communities without relying on a formal, publicized marketing campaign. This unique…
Read MoreBlessing Board
Last week, rich Garland from the Blessing Board spoke to our class. He told his story of how he got to where he is today. He was a political science and philosophy. However, he ended up in insurance because that was where he could find a job. Mr. Garland started a bulletin board in his…
Read MoreRedemptive experience
From the conversation with the special guest the other day, it reminded me of a redemptive entrepreneurship business in Charlotte called Beds for Kids. Similarly to the guest speaker, beds for kids are an organization that offers furniture and beds for families with low income. I have the opportunity to be friends with much of…
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