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Our Work and Our Calling
When we were children, how many times did interested (or nosey!) relatives or acquaintances ask us: "What are you going to be when you grow up?" The same question pursued us through junior high school and high school; in college, the question persisted, except then we were asking ourselves : "What should I do with my life? What kind of job do I want?" In mid-life, the question is still there,...
Our Work and Our Calling
When we were children, how many times did interested (or nosey!) relatives or acquaintances ask us: "What are you going to be when you grow up?" The same question pursued us through junior high school and high school; in college, the question persisted, except then we were asking ourselves : "What should I do with my life? What kind of job do I want?" In mid-life, the question is still there,...
Is My Job Ministry?
...whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. (1 Corinthians 10:31) Get Your Free e-Book HereWant to learn more on what the Bible says about work? Sign up below for a free e-Book on the subject! First Name * Last Name * Email * Throughout the Bible, workers served God in many forms: farmers, priests, ranchers, carpenters, doctors, tax collectors, temple (church) workers, guards and...
Guilt and the Working Mom
I cuddled my five-month-old firstborn, wishing she were awake, wishing the evening were longer. She slept as only a baby can, her soft breath caressing my neck. I wished I could coo to her, watch her smile, laugh, drool — anything. It was 7 p.m. She had done those things earlier with Nana—while I was at work. As I held her and cried, I asked myself, Would she know which one of...
Work Is Not Cursed
The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. (Genesis 2:15) Let's clear up a common misunderstanding and hopefully change some thinking. Have you ever heard of work being referred to as "cursed"? Have you ever viewed your work as less than holy or not equal to other religious activities? This is simply not true--and it causes most Christians to...
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Just Another Day at Work
Many of you will go to work today. What do you think is your mission at work? Have you even thought about work this way before? If you haven't, now is a good time to begin. You may think that work is a meaningless exercise in futility that you have to do because......
