Review of Compassion (&) Conviction
Dear (name withheld), Thank you for interacting with me on Facebook on the topic of social justice. I believe you reached out to me because you love me as a brother in Christ and saw what I posted as detrimental to the mission of the church, and wanted me to act in a way that […]
When Software Breaks the 6th Commandment
The sixth commandment simply states, “You shall not murder.” Can software systems violate this command? Apparently so.
Welcome CrossPolitic viewers!
Throughout the months of October, November, and December, OneHat will be conducting a marketing campaign on the CrossPolitic podcast. This is a great podcast, which encourages the Lordship of Jesus Christ in every area of life—especially politics. We especially liked the moment where Toby wore our logo as a hat (see above)!
The Primary Purpose of Business
What’s the Point of it All? Most people in our culture—if they are honest—would admit they have no idea why they’re alive; no idea what they’re made for; and no idea what their ultimate purpose is. They’re wandering around on earth for 80-plus years without any real sense of meaning. In order to distract themselves […]
Why do you mix religion with software development?
Because it is unnatural to separate them.
Jesus Christ is to have first place in everything…
Jesus Christ is to have first place in everything…
“I’ll never do business with another Christian!”
Have you ever felt that way? I certainly have. Often.
Many of the worst experiences in my career were with other Christians.
Christians can be rude, short-tempered, ungrateful for the generocity of others, and altogether cheap.
Many of the worst experiences in my career were with other Christians.
Christians can be rude, short-tempered, ungrateful for the generocity of others, and altogether cheap.
We’re not neutral—but at least we’re honest about it!
No company is neutral.
Everyone has some idea of what is right and wrong, of what is good and evil, of what should be and what should not be. And everyone operates according to that worldview. Everyone works toward what they believe to be “the good,” and against what they believe to be “the evil.”
Neutrality is a myth.
Beauty in Business
Our world is teeming with beauty. Beauty brings joy. It fills a person with wonder. It motivates one to act... Beauty goes to the core of life, and to...
Goodness in Business
“Just be good.” Sounds simple enough, doesn’t it? The problem is that no one can agree on exactly what good is or what evil is.
Truth in Business
Truth is the foundation for trust, and trust is what makes business relationships possible. Without shared truth, business becomes completely unworkable.
Truth, Goodness, and Beauty in Business
From Plato to Today Thousands of years ago, Plato wrote about truth goodness and beauty as being the transcendentals—absolutes from outside of creation, which are nevertheless embedded within creation, and recognized by humans as participants in that creation. Man’s responsibility was to live in harmony with this cosmic order. To do otherwise was to invite […]
Software Craftsmanship
Craftsmanship is a Gift from God When God commanded the tabernacle to be built in the Old Testament, a master craftsman was put in charge of the construction. The scene is described in this way… Now the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, “See, I have called by name Bezalel, the son of Uri, the son […]