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2017-12-18T20:58:26-06:00

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Beyond Sexual Harassment: Dignity

Last updated on: December 18, 2017 at 8:58 pm By Mark D. Roberts

Beyond the pressing issues associated sexual harassment, how can we foster communities in which all people are accorded true dignity? Read more

2017-12-15T17:31:29-06:00

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How Work Can Make a Difference in Your Faith: A Striking Example

Last updated on: December 15, 2017 at 5:31 pm By Mark D. Roberts

God is so good to give us our daily work as opportunities to form us toward Chistlikeness and bring us fullness of life! Read more

2017-12-20T09:45:42-06:00

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Where is God When I Hate My Job?

Last updated on: December 20, 2017 at 9:45 am By Mark D. Roberts

Have you ever hated your job? Even if you have a great job, one you mostly love, there may be times when your feelings about your work sour. Read more

2017-12-11T18:19:18-06:00

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Is It Possible to Experience God’s Peace When Your Work Is Making You Crazy?

Last updated on: December 11, 2017 at 6:19 pm By Mark D. Roberts

For me,” [Lawrence] said, “the time of work does not differ from the time of prayer. Even in the noise and clutter of my kitchen—when several persons are at the same time calling for different things—I possess God in as great tranquility as if I were upon my knees at communion. Read more

2017-12-15T07:51:36-06:00

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Experiencing the Presence of God in Your Work

Last updated on: December 15, 2017 at 7:51 am By Mark D. Roberts

We’d expect that some workers in some jobs experience God’s presence on a regular basis. You’d hope, for example, that your pastor is aware of God’s presence while writing a sermon. And you’d expect that a hospital chaplain pays attention to the Lord in his or her workplace. But what about the rest of us? What about those of us who have so-called “ordinary” jobs, like bankers and beauticians, mothers and managers, technologists and teachers? Should such “ordinary” workers expect to experience God in their work? Read more

2017-12-08T07:49:28-06:00

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Can Your Work Make a Difference in Your Faith?

Last updated on: December 8, 2017 at 7:49 am By Mark D. Roberts

Can your work make a difference in your faith? Could what you do every day, whether in your office, store, cubicle, or kitchen, help to form your soul and your relationship with God? Yes. I think so. And I think this is worth some conversation. Read more

2017-12-05T20:19:21-06:00

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Should You Take a Nap at Work?

Last updated on: December 5, 2017 at 8:19 pm By Mark D. Roberts

Though I think napping at work is a fine idea, I recognize that not everyone has the freedom to recharge in this way. There are other ways, of course. A brisk walk can restore our attention. So can an afternoon latte. But, if you're feeling sluggish and have the opportunity to do so, I'd recommend a short nap. Fifteen or twenty minutes will make a big difference. Read more

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2022-12-05T10:18:52-06:00

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Why I Love Advent

Last updated on: December 5, 2022 at 10:18 am By Mark D. Roberts

Why did Advent matter so much to me? Why had I come to love this season that was generally ignored? Among many reasons, two stand out. Read more

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2017-11-30T09:00:31-06:00

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How I Learned About Advent

Last updated on: November 30, 2017 at 9:00 am By Mark D. Roberts

Advent doesn’t get much attention compared to Christmas, though interest in Advent is growing steadily in many churches and in many Christian homes. Read more

Advent

2017-11-28T09:10:03-06:00

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Advent Basics: When? What? Colors?

Last updated on: November 28, 2017 at 9:10 am By Mark D. Roberts

I believe that Advent can enrich both your celebration of Christmas and your relationship with God. Yet, for many, Advent is unfamiliar. My goal in writing about Advent is to explain some basics so that you might choose to celebrate it, if you wish. Read more

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