Michael Craven

• The Fall of Empires The famous historian, Arnold J. Toynbee points out that civilizations sank owing to either nationalism, militarism or the tyranny of a despotic minority. It seems we are "sinking" as a “despotic minority” redefines human biology and the natural family in its quest to validate homosexual behavior through "marriage." Michael Craven Jun 27, 2011 comments
• Fathers: Key to Their Children's Faith Children are not looking for financial provision; they are looking for love, guidance, and a role model. Michael Craven Jun 13, 2011 comments
• The Myth of Over-Population One of the most persistent and pervasive myths that have shaped the thinking of many people and, subsequently, public policy is the myth that the world’s population is spiraling out of control and that it will ultimately lead to catastrophic shortages of the essential resources necessary to sustain life. Michael Craven Jun 09, 2011 comments
• Memorial Day Remembrance It is astounding to consider that the most powerful military force in the history of the world is comprised entirely of volunteers! These are men and women who have, by their own free choice, set aside their personal freedom and dedicated themselves to serving a higher purpose: justice and liberty. It is this attitude of self-sacrifice for the greater good (or “other-centeredness”) that is absolutely essential to the strength and longevity of any society. Michael Craven May 27, 2011 comments
• Disconnected from Your Calling When we speak of calling, most people think of some loftier spiritual work rather than business, construction, or retail. Under this paradigm, the essential activity that consumes 98 percent of Christians’ time and energy is viewed as being of little or no spiritual value. Michael Craven May 23, 2011 comments
• Restoring the Social Good & Moral Potential of Business Without the essential theological and intellectual foundations, business as mission often ends up being nothing more than business as usual but with Christian platitudes tacked on. Michael Craven May 16, 2011 comments
• For My Mother For those mothers who are discouraged by the spiritual state of their children, take heart; I bear witness to the fact that the Lord can and does respond to the prayers of a grieving mother! Michael Craven May 07, 2011 comments
• The Glorious Power of the Resurrection As we begin this Holy Week there is no other issue, no other thought more demanding of our attention than that of the death, burial, and resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Michael Craven Mar 21, 2012 comments
• Bad News for Planned Parenthood, Good News for Parents I imagine the folks over at Planned Parenthood are desperately trying to figure how they can best spin the latest results from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), released last month. Michael Craven Apr 11, 2011 comments
• Democracy and the Role of the U.S. in the Middle East For many Westerners, the hope of peace between the Middle East and the West rests in the spread of democracy. However, is our foreign policy driven by a naiveté that incorrectly identifies with the “revolutionaries” as kindred spirits? Michael Craven Apr 04, 2011 comments
• Consumers or Creators: Being of the World or Being God’s People American Christians generally flow in one of two cultural directions: they either tend toward being consumers or being creators. Which is more in line with God's design? Michael Craven Mar 28, 2011 comments
• Empowered to Act: Why Christians Should Change the World As a result of the overwhelming suffering, injustice, and evil that frequently seems to rule the day, many of us may feel overwhelmed by a sense of despair and may think that improving these conditions is not only futile but also pointless. However... Michael Craven Mar 14, 2011 comments