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I sent a copy of my article The Scandal of Steve Camp's Mind to Steve for his comments. He replied that I had misread his thinking and that he is very much in favor of the redemptive value of cultural engagement. Yet, in CampOnThis: Where in the World is the Church?...is Evangelical Co-Belligerence the Answer? he agrees with a quote from John MacArthur which states:

“You see, the church has ... more »

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Wednesday, June 29

Blogging my way out of Writer's Block

by Mike McLoughlin on Wed 29 Jun 2005 12:30 PM PDT

I am having a bad case of writers block. So, better to write about it than stew about it. I am writing a comprehensive paper on marketplace mission for a Masters of Christian Studies (MCS) program at Regent College in Vancouver. My professor is Paul Stevens, He is retiring as the Dean of Marketplace Theology concentration at the end of August.

Paul has been a mentor and ... more »

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Wednesday, June 15

Blogging, Faith at Work and the Future of Capitalism.

by Mike McLoughlin on Wed 15 Jun 2005 08:45 PM PDT

I am having a conversation on the e mail with Jay Gary of the Christian Futures Network about blogging, faith at work, business as mission and the future of capitalism. Here it is in slightly edited format

Good to hear the "faith at work" movement is active, and self-reflective.

[MIKE REPLY:] Thanks. Blogging is a means to be self reflective in community with others. It's a great technology to connect ...

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Friday, April 1

Why am I doing a Faith at Work Blog (a.k.a. FAWB)?

by Mike McLoughlin on Fri 01 Apr 2005 07:46 AM PST

A Faith at Work Blog is a journal of one person’s faith engagement with the real world through work. It is theology in practice. Challenges at work, generate tension and questions. Faith goes looking for answers in God’s word through prayer. Theological reflection then informs response. Personal and workplace transformation are the result.

Some call this the hermeneutical circle. Interpretation begets understanding. Understanding begets action. Action begets transformation. Transformation doesn’t exactly ... more »

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Sunday, March 27

Jesus is risen from the dead! Therefore our work is not in vain!

by Mike McLoughlin on Sun 27 Mar 2005 08:29 AM PST

Since our inception as human beings we have had a mandate from God to wisely order his good creation (Genesis 1:26). According to certain theologians this is a waste of time (see previous post) since we should really be investing our time in what lasts. Heaven is what lasts not earth, therefore, we must focus on spiritual growth and evangelism and not worry too much about mundane work. ... more »

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