Treating Our Tasks as from God

Treating Our Tasks as from God

Once we change bosses [from men to Christ], we are to obey our earthly bosses “just as we would obey Christ” (Eph 6:5). Even though our tasks are dictated by others, we are to treat them as if they come directly from the throne of God. Then we become “like slaves of...
Knowing God Through Our Work

Knowing God Through Our Work

At the heart of Christianity is God’s call to us to know Him personally. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, ministered to men and women to show the reality of God’s invitation to ordinary people to be His friends. When we look at what’s happening here, we see that all...
Work and Human Relationships

Work and Human Relationships

Work is one of the three vital dimensions in human relationships which are ordained by God. Worship, wedlock, and work stand together in the Creation story… Work reflects our relationship with God and our neighbor as well. Therefore, we can advance to the principle...
Gossip, Backbiting and Jealousy at Work, Part 1

Gossip, Backbiting and Jealousy at Work, Part 1

Gossip, backbiting and jealousy—these are topics I would prefer to avoid because they’re not much fun! But these are very real issues facing marketplace Christians. Gossip is defined as mischievous or idle talk about the affairs of others. It is usually...
Church: Nothing More Than a Sunday Affair

Church: Nothing More Than a Sunday Affair

I fear, wherever riches have increased the essence of religion has decreased in the same proportion. Therefore I do not see how it is possible, in the nature of things, for any revival of true religion to continue long. For religion must necessarily produce both...
Do “Legos” Matter to God?

Do “Legos” Matter to God?

“Everything is awesome. Everything is cool when you’re part of a team. Everything is awesome when we’re living our dream!” If you have kids or grandkids and have seen the Lego Movie, you probably hate me right now for getting that crazy theme song stuck in your head...