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September 2015

September 25, 2015

Theology of Work Bible Commentary Vol. 2 Now in Print

Business, education, law, service industries, medicine, government - wherever you work, in whatever capacity, the...

September 08, 2015

How to Be a Rich Christian (Part 3: What Not to Do: Wealth By Unjust Means)

Part 3: What Not To Do: Wealth Gained by Unjust Means Compared to the billions...

September 03, 2015

How to Be a Rich Christian (Part 1: Understanding Creation & the Fall)

Part 1: Understanding Creation & the Fall Whatever situation we find ourselves in economically, questions...

August 2015

August 28, 2015

Every Christian is Called to Full Time Ministry

“When I hear somebody say ‘I’m going into full time ministry’...I want to throw up...because...

August 25, 2015

Embedding Faith’s Roots Into Your Work

No matter what your profession or occupation - whether you're a parent, a bus driver,...

August 22, 2015

The Power of Plugging Into Silence

I was a little dubious a few weeks ago when a friend suggested we go...

August 20, 2015

Amazon Reminds Us to Reflect on Our Own Impact on Workplace Culture

Last week, The New York Times published an extensive piece about what it’s like for...

August 12, 2015

Does God Direct Government Leaders?: The Republican Debate and the God Question, Part 2

We posted on Aug. 11 about how leaders in the Bible often receive guidance from...

August 11, 2015

Does God Direct Government Leaders?: The Republican Debate and the God Question

Toward the end of Thursday night’s Republican presidential primary debate, moderator Megyn Kelly asked the...

August 10, 2015

Guarding Against Gossip at Work

In our day-to-day lives, especially at work, gossip can seem harmless. But gossip is a...

August 06, 2015

Tim Keller: Redefining Work

Christian understanding of work begins with the affirmation that God created the world as a...

August 04, 2015

Do You Send Too Many Emails?

In the book of 2 John, John ends his letter by saying that he wants...

July 2015

July 29, 2015

Donald Trump & the Difficult Art of the Apology

Perhaps you've made a mistake or offended someone. Perhaps you've done something unethical, even unknowingly. You know you should...

July 16, 2015

5 Ways to Bless Others With Your Words at Work

The words we use in our places of work have the power either to bless...

July 15, 2015

New Bible Study Resources for You and Your Small Group

This week, we're releasing 5 new Bible studies in the The Bible and Your Work study series....

July 07, 2015

The Influence of Business Leaders’ Faithfulness (Lessons from Ruth)

Guest Contributor: Eileen Sommi Have you ever met someone who is just plain old good?...

July 03, 2015

Why Invest in Being Nice?

A recent article in The Atlantic, "It Pays To Be Nice," noted the benefits of...

June 2015

June 23, 2015

When Unemployment Strikes: Lessons from Ruth

Guest Contributor: Eileen Sommi I have heard the story of Ruth told many times. I’ve...

June 05, 2015

3 Reasons to Practice Sabbath Rest

Work and rest are not opposing forces, but elements of a rhythm that make good...

June 02, 2015

Why You Can’t Just Say “Do What Makes You Happy” (Part 3 in a Series on Vocation)

In this series, we’re looking at three major considerations for discerning God’s vocational guidance. The needs of the...

May 2015

May 26, 2015

Your Gifts & Skills are for the Common Good (Part 2 in a Series on Vocation)

In this series, we're looking at three major considerations for discerning God’s vocational guidance. The needs of the...

May 26, 2015

Work-Life Balance, Conflict, Ambition & Calling: Have You Seen Our Free Devotionals?

We've partnered with The High Calling to create free work-related reading plans for Christians seeking to live...

May 19, 2015

Calling is Purpose-Driven (Part 1 in a Series on Vocation)

Although God does not give most people a direct, individual, unmistakable call to a particular...

May 14, 2015

How to Give Bad News to Your Boss: Career Lessons from Joseph

Guest Contributor: Al Erisman Just as there is no ominous music, gathering of clouds, or...

May 11, 2015

Does God Call People to Their Jobs?

When Christians ask about “calling” or vocation, we usually mean, “Is God calling me to...

May 05, 2015

Is Church Work a Higher Calling?

Many Christians have the impression that church workers—especially evangelists, missionaries, pastors, priests, ministers and the...

April 2015

April 30, 2015

Bad Day at Work?: Career Lessons from Joseph

Guest Contributor: Al Erisman Have you ever had a hard day at work? And when...

April 28, 2015

6 Ideas to Jumpstart Your Personal Bible Study

This article is part of a symposium, Spiritual Disciplines for Work, with the Catholic, Evangelical...

April 20, 2015

Is Administrative Professionals Day Demeaning?

This Wednesday is Administrative Professionals Day, a day to recognize and celebrate the work of...

April 06, 2015

Handle with Care: What the Bible Says About Sustainability

This post is part of Patheos' April Public Square, Global Care: Why We Need More...

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