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Faith at Work: Economic Flourishing and Securing Our Future
"Faith at Work: Economic Flourishing and Securing Our Future" is a Special Section produced in partnership between the Institute for Faith, Work and Economics (IFWE) and The Washington Times, supported by the Washington Policy Institute.
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Celebrating the greatest self-governing document ever written
As we celebrate Constitution Day on Sept. 17, we should reflect on the significance of this extraordinary document in the human pursuit of freedom and self-government.
Economic flourishing tied to 'one nation always under God'
If America is to remain the shining city on the hill the greatest nation on God's green earth it's going to be because we commit to being one nation always under God.
Flourishing through freedom: Restoring the moral foundations of US prosperity
In every generation, there are moments that call a people to remember who they are. Today is such a moment.
Restoring truth: Why America's media needs a faith-filled reset
When was the last time you turned on the news and felt like you were hearing both sides of the story?
Why the faith and work movement matters
Around a century ago, a renewed pietism and fundamentalism led the evangelical church to make a conscious decision to withdraw from key domains of the public square.
From the womb to the tomb: One blood, one race, one hope
In 1983, I made a life-altering decision to accept Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior.
'Work brings real dignity'
These are strange times. Technology progresses so quickly that it begins to feel like magic. In 15 minutes, artificial intelligence can write basic code that would take a decent programmer all day.
Patent, property rights are 'divine'
Thomas Edison, a religious skeptic, and Samuel Morse, a devout Christian, both became iconic inventors in America's golden age of patenting and invention.
Rule of law an 'inescapable condition' for a flourishing society
Who doesn't crave justice, fairness and the freedom to flourish? These noble outcomes benefit all societies. Yet what catalyzes these outcomes?
Religions carry 'compelling visions of flourishing'
In April 2025, scholars and leaders gathered at the Gallup World Headquarters in Washington, D.C., to discuss "groundbreaking research for fostering individual and societal well-being."
'Sphere sovereignty,' limited government and human flourishing under God
The Dutch Reformed theologian and politician Abraham Kuyper (1836-1920) once proclaimed that "the conscience marks a boundary that the state may never cross."
America needs 'Mere Economics'
Free market economics. Keynesian economics. Austrian economics. Marxist economics. Conservative economics. There are about as many flavors of economics as there are economists.
A biblical perspective on sound money
In recent years, Americans received an unwelcome crash course in the importance of sound money: currency that is stable and maintains its value over time.
Socialism's dangerous appeal to a new generation
Recent polls indicate 62% of Americans under the age of 30 "feel favorable toward" socialism. They are the future, which makes this a big problem.
Seeing the people behind Adam Smith's 'Invisible Hand'
You've probably heard economists speak of the "invisible hand." This term comes from economist Adam Smith's famous work, "The Wealth of Nations."
To combat poverty, teach God's Word, honor marriage, respect property and build trust
How can we bring freedom and prosperity to societies where the poor are often forced to leave their homes and lands?
History's most remarkable economic transformation
Consider one of history's most remarkable transformations: In 1800, 90% of humanity lived in subsistence poverty. Today, that figure has flipped and 90% of all people have escaped poverty's grip.
The smokescreen of socialism
The smokescreen of utopia often masquerades as the soft, glowing light of hope.
True charity helps people stand independently
As the CEO of Water4, my life's work reflects a belief that faith and work intertwine to foster economic flourishing and a secure future.
The Fed shouldn't be in the business of price controls
Unless they have a special interest in macroeconomics, most Americans may not know that the Federal Reserve wasn't created to conduct monetary policy.
Five keys to economic flourishing
The Institute for Faith, Work & Economics stresses three fundamental principles in order to create and sustain a thriving society: freedom, fulfillment and flourishing.
DOGE highlights the need for moral leadership
As an adjunct professor for over 20 years, I've had a lot of memorable teaching moments but none better than a request I received from a group of graduate students studying global economics at Pepperdine University.
Reenchanted economics: The American dream
As a Frenchman in Paris recently pointed out to me, "There is no French dream, or for any other country. The only country with a dream is America, and the whole world wants that dream."
Business as a force for good and human flourishing
Every day, more than 150 million Americans engage in work. Behind those numbers are lives: fathers, mothers, veterans, immigrants. Each person is shaped by the organizations they serve.
What it means to flourish like a 'watered garden'
The word "flourish" is making a comeback. Its use in literature since 1980 has nearly doubled.
Hispanic resilience, faith and the promise of economic renewal
In the unfolding narrative of the American experiment, no chapter is more inspiring or urgent than the rise of the Hispanic community an ascent rooted in faith, family, hard work and entrepreneurial grit.
The nuclear family's position in a changing world
Families today face a whirlwind of obstacles, from soaring housing costs and childcare expenses to the constant juggle of work and home life.
Mitigation or adaptation? Which is the better response to climate change?
What's the wiser policy in response to man-made climate change? Mitigation (slow or stop it) or adaptation (learn to live with it)?
How America can beat China and herald a new golden age
America's competition with China is unlike any rivalry we've faced. It tests which system delivers greater security and prosperity hallmarks of human flourishing for its people.
