Transformational Leadership, Books, and Politics: An Interview with Allison Ball
by Frank Thornsbury You’ve probably heard the proverb, “Good leaders are also good readers.” Well, look no further for evidence of this truth than the life and career of Allison Ball, Kentucky’s state treasurer and the youngest female constitutional officer in the United States. She’s no stranger to the pages of an inspiring biography or a tangled spy yarn or the Book that matters the most. Indeed, Treasurer Ball herself seems to...
Southey & Slavery
By Nathan Trimble God often uses ordinary means to accomplish extraordinary feats in culture and in society. And all too often, Christians ignore one of the greatest tools that God has given them, namely, those talents with which He has gifted them. Several examples shine forth through the centuries, which represent attempts to redefine the cultural norms and to effect change in the name of Christ. Robert Southey was such a man. This...
Uniting for a Cause: Reestablishing the Local Society
When seeking to right the wrongs in society, many Christians feel helpless in their attempt to effect change. The task seems insurmountable, the problems overwhelming. Yet time and again, people make a difference. Some familiar examples include William Wilberforce and C. S. Lewis. The former dismantled an entire social structure, the English slave trade; and the latter has captured the imaginations of a countless many. Yet the...
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