Civilization's Mandate (The Beginning)
"God blessed them and said to them, 'Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it." Genesis 1:28

Civilization Redeemed (The End)
"The glory and honor of the nations will be brought into it." Revelation 21:24, 26
Why the Mona Lisa is Going to Heaven
(abridged version)
This article explores the cultural mandate given in Genesis 1:28 as a divine call to establish human civilization upon the earth... and Christ's promise of a redeemed civilization at the end of the age.

See the longer version in chapter 5 of Greg's book The World According to God: A Biblical View of Culture, Work, Science, Sex & Everything Else.
Joy of Movies

www.joyofmovies.com   Christian conversation about the movies and spirituality
McKenzie Study Center
McKenzie Study Center
www.mckenziestudycenter.org  Great articles on being a Christian in American culture.
L'Abri Fellowship
www.labri.org  Founded by Francis Schaeffer, there are now L'Abri study centers around the globe, inviting 'students' to come and stay and work and learn.
Arts Reformation

www.artsreformation.com  Reformation of the arts & music. An exploration of the arts, music and a Christian worldview. This is a great source for informatin and perspective.
Abortion: Restoring Protections to the Unborn

Without a doubt, this is the greatest moral cause of our age, for its victim is God's effigy--his image. Here you'll find just a few thoughts.

I see this as a liberal issue, a human rights issue. The ancient prophets called us to sacrifice our materialistic lifestyles in order to care for the helpless. I see this as one such opportunity. --GJ
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