In class, we have discussed the Praxis redemptive framework model. A company that goes beyond the mere ethical framework of staying within the law and improving the self is Interstate Batteries. On their website, they state that they are a mission-driven company with a purpose. Their company purpose is to glorify God by following their […]
Charity Water: Clean Water can Change Everything.
Approximately 785 million people in the world currently live without clean water. These people without clean water most often live away from any infrastructure which means to get the clean water they have to travel quite a distance. When people have to prioritize most of their day toward traveling to get clean water, they are […]
In-N-Out Burger
In-N-Out Burger, founded in 1948 by couple Harry and Esther Snyder, is not only a great restaurant with a record of selling high quality food at a reasonable price, but it is also a restaurant that has close ties with Christianity and the teachings of the Bible. Most of its restaurants are located in California […]
Why is Christianity on the Decline?
Over its 30-year history, Barna Group, a company focused on faith and culture research has conducted over one million surveys to gain insights about the spiritual lives of current and past generations. In recent years, this company organized a survey that led to the conclusion that Christianity is on a decline, while the rate of […]
Hobby Lobby
I know that many in our class are familiar with Hobby Lobby as a business but more specifically as a Christian business. Not hearing about them before being mentioned in class, I decided to do some research for this blog post. Hobby Lobby, formerly Hobby Lobby Creative Centers, is a US retail store for arts […]
Sharing Truth Through Skincare
One important aspect of the Gospel message is the fact that God created all people in His image, which gives us all inherent worth and beauty. However, this truth is rarely found within the beauty industry. In fact, there are many makeup and skin care companies who take advantage of women’s insecurities by drawing attention […]
Youversion
It’s amazing to think that it has already been 14 years since the first iPhone came out. The iPhone revolutionized phones as we know it, and many companies have followed suit to compete with them. What has been a huge aspect of smartphones is apps. We truly have an app for everything. I currently have […]
Blog Post, Part 3: Engaging in God-honoring business
After analyzing the relationship between entrepreneurship, redemption, and Christ, how do we conduct business and entrepreneurship in a God-honoring way? First and foremost, Christian enterprise ought to be marked by stewardship. Consider, if you will, the role of the deacon within the church. In churches were the office of deacon is present, these individuals are […]
Covid-19 and the Connotations for Corporate Worship
It’s truly amazing – and certainly discouraging – to think back to the world we lived in only a year ago. Last March, the way we lived changed dramatically. Education and employment shifted to entirely virtual environments, restaurants closed, and staying home and watching Netflix became a noble pastime. Of course, I don’t need to […]
The Christian Burger Joint of the South: Cook-Out
Many Christians wonder how they can partake in redemptive entrepreneurship to serve the Lord with their businesses while at the same time making a profit. There are many ways to engage in redemptive entrepreneurship with any business. A simple example of a business engaging in redemptive entrepreneurship is Cook-Out. Cook-Out is a burger joint in […]