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As we celebrate Constitution Day on Sept. 17, we should reflect on the significance of this extraordinary document in the human pursuit of freedom and self-government.

America's competition with China is unlike any rivalry we've faced. It tests which system delivers greater security and prosperity hallmarks of human flourishing for its people.

As a Frenchman in Paris recently pointed out to me, "There is no French dream, or for any other country. The only country with a dream is America, and the whole world wants that dream."

As the CEO of Water4, my life's work reflects a belief that faith and work intertwine to foster economic flourishing and a secure future.

Families today face a whirlwind of obstacles, from soaring housing costs and childcare expenses to the constant juggle of work and home life.

What's the wiser policy in response to man-made climate change? Mitigation (slow or stop it) or adaptation (learn to live with it)?

The Institute for Faith, Work & Economics stresses three fundamental principles in order to create and sustain a thriving society: freedom, fulfillment and flourishing.

You've probably heard economists speak of the "invisible hand." This term comes from economist Adam Smith's famous work, "The Wealth of Nations."

Consider one of history's most remarkable transformations: In 1800, 90% of humanity lived in subsistence poverty. Today, that figure has flipped and 90% of all people have escaped poverty's grip.

The Dutch Reformed theologian and politician Abraham Kuyper (1836-1920) once proclaimed that "the conscience marks a boundary that the state may never cross."