Politicians and economists promise higher standards of living. Are there reliable, objective measures to help determine when theirpolicies are achieving this goal? 　　At present, most analyses of the question draw primarily on aggregate numbers computed regularly in every country, offered with little commentary on their reliability, either conceptual or in measurement. The numbers draw on a roughly century-old academic field of...

　　A Prayer for Protection and Safety during Winter Storms 　　By: Emma Danzey 　　Bible Reading:“Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.’”- Psalm 91:1-2 　　Read or Listen Below: 　　It is difficult to know...

　　3 Lessons We Learn Following God 　　By: Jennifer Heeren 　　The Lord had said to Abram, “Leave your native country, your relatives, and your father’s family, and go to the land that I will show you” (Genesis 12:1). 　　God didn’t give Abram (later to be called Abraham) a detailed map or even show him the exact final destination. He basically said,...

　　Secure in Shifting Sand 　　By Megan Conner 　　Bible Reading: 　　“For I am God, and there is no other; 　　I am God, and there is none like Me, 　　Declaring the end from the beginning, 　　And from ancient times things that are not yet done.” – Isaiah 46:9-10 (NKJV) 　　Anyone else feel like the only thing certain in this world is the...

　　Once when I was walking through Cambridge with a friend, we saw a church dedicated to English martyrs. My friend asked, “Mary’s or Elizabeth’s?”—Protestant or Catholic martyrs, in other words. It made me think that one difference between Protestantism and the older confessions or churches is that martyrs feature much less in modern Christianity, whereas it would almost be trivial...

　　Friday, January 17, 2025 　　Lazarus Lives Again 　　“Then he said, ‘Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep, but now I will go and wake him up.’” (John 11:11 NLT) 　　John 11:1-44 　　Jesus left Judea because the Jewish religious leaders there were plotting to kill Him. He wasn’t afraid of death; He just knew that the time for it had not yet...

　　Stanford historian Jonathan Gienapps new book, Against Constitutional Originalism: A Historical Critique, is an important shot across the bow of a venerable legal tradition. Using the tools of a historian, Gienapp aims to draw the methods of public meaning originalism into question. In this symposium, Law Liberty contributors offer responses from both legal and historical perspectives. 　　 　　Jan 16, 2025...

　　Should the government or private sector determine which innovations flop or take off in the marketplace? 　　Most American businesses and consumers would argue the private sector should make this call. However, when it comes to new artificial intelligence-based technology, the Department of Justice appears to believe that the onus should be on the former. Government oversight over this innovative technology...

　　Why Commitment Is More Romantic Than Passion 　　By: Betsy St. Amant Haddox 　　Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.- 1 Peter 4:8 　　Love has been creatively described many times over in songs, TV shows, novels, and movies throughout the years. There are pulsing heart eyes in cartoons, passionate kisses, the poetic description of...

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　　Since Bashar al-Assad fled Damascus on December 8, there has been a strange mixture of excitement and trepidation. On one hand, it is difficult not to greet the regime’s defeat with pure jubilation. After all, Assad was a cruel dictator who engaged in horrible crimes for the sole purpose of staying in power. There is little question that Assad’s image...

　　When You Feel Tempted to Compare Your Christian Walk with Others 　　By Megan Conner 　　Bible Reading: 　　“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thes. 5:16-19 (ESV) 　　Does walking out of this Christian faith ever feel overwhelming, possibly even daunting? In today’s communication-overload culture it...