By Justin Lonas, reprinted from the Chalmers Center. The work of fighting poverty is a long and difficult road. For every joy and story of transformation, we can all think of sorrows and stories of loss and failure. Walking alongside people through the brokenness of the world is often a one-step-forward-three-steps-back process. It is easy for ministry practitioners and volunteers…
By Pam Tinsley, reprinted from Living God’s Mission. “Filled with the loving presence of God, I ask God to bless me and guide my steps as I go to do God’s work in my daily life,” (to quote sacredspace.com) are words I pray each morning. The prayer reminds me that all I do or say is to be for God’s glory,…
Reprinted from The 313. See the links below for discounts of 50% or more on the titles in this review! Andrew Lynn’s recent study of the faith and work movement over recent centuries worried a bit in the end that the rediscovery that “God loves your work” might unintentionally reinforce the status quo—merely motivating Christians to have a good attitude…
By Greg Forster, reprinted from the Gospel Coalition. What would you say to someone who doesn’t have a clear idea of their vocation after graduating high school? Go on to college and pick a generic degree? Trade school? Gap year? Something else? Thanks for this important question! This is an area where families and churches have a lot of recovery work…
By Tim Lornie, reprinted from the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity. The views expressed in these blogs belong to the authors, not necessarily LICC. In this series, we’re hosting a conversation in blog form. You don’t have to spend long with friends or colleagues or scroll far through social media to find people making passionate pleas for justice to be…
Reprinted from the Oikonomia Network. The vision of the Economic Wisdom Project is summarized in twelve “elements” that provide starting points for thoughtful, biblically informed understanding of contemporary opportunities and challenges. For a handy guide to the twelve elements, download this one-page summary, taken from our EWP vision paper “A Christian Vision for Flourishing Communities”: Below is an excerpt from the paper “Twelve Elements of Economic…
Reprinted from the Chalmers Center. For over a decade, Chalmers has worked in West Africa to launch RESTORE savings group ministries that have helped people living in extreme poverty to experience healing, peace, and freedom through restored relationships with God, self, others, and creation. This work allows us to speak from a place of experience and authenticity as we partner with larger…
By Pam Tinsley, reprinted from Living God’s Mission. “Gratitude begets gratitude” was the guiding principle of the late Carl Knirk, Canon for Stewardship in the Diocese of Olympia. Carl maintained that stewardship determines the type of person we are and will become, reminding us that everything we have is a gift from God. And although we often think of stewardship…
By David Gill, reprinted from The 313. According to his website (www.jordanraynor.com), Jordan Raynor is “a leading voice of the faith and work movement. Through his bestselling books (The Sacredness of Secular Work, Redeeming Your Time, The Creator in You, etc.), the Mere Christians podcast, and his weekly devotionals, Jordan has helped millions of Christians in every country on earth connect the gospel to their work. In addition to his writing, Jordan serves…
By Mark Roberts, reprinted from the De Pree Center. Scripture So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. For I have set you an example, that you also should do as I have done to you. John 13:14-15 (NRSV) Focus Shortly before he was crucified, Jesus gathered his disciples…
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