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July 2012

July 30, 2012

Fasting from Climbing the Ladder

Heather Holleman, writing for The High Calling, offers some thoughts on a different kind of...

July 29, 2012

Why Have You Made Me Like This? – A Reflection on Romans 9:20

Romans 9:19-24 Who are you, a mere human being, to argue with God? Should the...

July 25, 2012

Spiritual Warfare in the Workplace?

Ed Cyzewski has a thoughtful, challenging article on The High Calling. "Work is a Battlefield"...

July 09, 2012

Should We Be Motivated By Passion? Or Duty?

In the last couple of months, in graduation speeches across this country, graduates were exhorted...

June 2012

June 28, 2012

If You’re a Boss, Share the Wealth!

My colleagues at The High Calling have just produced a new video on work. It's...

June 17, 2012

When It Comes to Famous People, God Gets It Backward – Inspiration from The High Calling

Though the LORD is great, he cares for the humble, but he keeps his distance...

June 07, 2012

Fascinating Writing on Scientists and Religion

Elaine Howard Ecklund, a sociologist at Rice University, is one of the world's leading experts...

May 2012

May 08, 2012

Is God Too Concerned About His Name?

Today's Daily Reflection from The High Calling. Therefore, say to the house of Israel, The...

April 2012

April 29, 2012

Inspiration from The High Calling: Our Heavenly Help

Our Heavenly Help Psalm 124:1-8 Our help is from the LORD, who made heaven...

March 2012

March 11, 2012

Living in God’s Presence: Inspiration from the High Calling

Living in God’s Presence Psalm 116:1-19 He has saved me from death, my eyes from...

February 2012

February 16, 2012

Plug Into Silence – New Video from The High Calling

My colleagues at TheHighCalling.org have produced a striking new video. I need to hear this...

January 2012

January 29, 2012

Why Do We Confess? Inspiration from the High Calling

Why Do We Confess? Psalm 106:1-48 Like our ancestors, we have sinned. We have done...

January 20, 2012

Is It Okay to Grieve? Or Should You Just Be Quiet?

Is It Okay to Grieve? Or Should You Just Be Quiet? This post is one...

January 09, 2012

Great Writing on Work and Faith

TheHighCalling.org hosts "Everyday Conversations About Work, Life, and God." Recently, The High Calling features some...

December 2011

December 11, 2011

Advent Reflection on Streams in the Desert and Shouts of Joy

Advent Reflection on Streams in the Desert and Shouts of Joy Psalm 126:1-6 Restore our...

December 09, 2011

The High Calling App Has Just Been Released

I am pleased to announce the release of The High Calling app. As you may...

November 2011

November 28, 2011

Don’t Stress About Christmas: The High Calling Interviews Me About Advent

Recently, I was interviewed by The High Calling on the topic of Advent. Well, strictly...

November 23, 2011

Dear God, Thank You For This Crummy Job

Part 9 of series: Thanksgiving: Not Just a Day, But a Season Dear God, Thank...

November 20, 2011

Make a Joyful Symphony to Christ the King: Inspiration from the High Calling

Make a Joyful Symphony to Christ the King Psalm 98:1-9 Sing your praise to the...

November 13, 2011

The Biblical Imperative We Love to Ignore: Inspiration from the High Calling

The Biblical Imperative We Love to Ignore Psalm 96:1-13 Sing a new song to the...

November 07, 2011

Why Is Work Important?

The High Calling features a 60-second video on the question: Why is work important? Check...

October 2011

October 28, 2011

You Lost Me: An Interview Not to Be Missed

I am in the middle of reading a book that should be read by every...

October 21, 2011

Permission to Wake Up Your Soul

Bradley L. Moore is a Senior Vice President in a large, multinational corporation. He is...

October 07, 2011

Good Reads at The High Calling

Most of my readers will know that I write a daily devotional for The High...

June 2011

June 12, 2011

Sunday Inspiration from The High Calling: The Divine Complaint Department

The Divine Complaint Department Psalm 64:1-10 O God, listen to my complaint. Protect my life...