By David Williamson. “Good work and work places are not antithetical to grace. In fact, grace is absolutely and insistently at home in work and workplace,” writes Eugene Peterson in the book Practice Resurrection. Paul makes sure that we get this right by placing the term “good works” in the same sentence in which he discusses grace: We are not…
By Mark Greene, reprinted from the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity. Do anything really well in almost any sphere of life – run a business, run a marathon, run a country – and pretty soon people want to know your secret. What motivated you? Where did you get your inspiration and stamina? What were your guiding principles? Her Majesty The…
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…
By Sarah Heynemann, reprinted from the Salt & Light Australia Daily Devotional. How am I seeking God? How am I discerning God’s will? How am I hearing from God (as a response to my specific seeking perhaps or anything else he has on his mind to tell me)? Sometimes in life, in the workplace or other settings, we are faced with navigating…
Reprinted from the Chalmers Center. In a previous post, we talked about the importance of listening and learning to community members as a key step toward any developmental work to address poverty that lasts over the long haul. Of course, this is not quick work – you can’t rush through this step just to check a box so you can get…
By Lisa Slayton, reprinted from City Gate. This is the fourth in a series. We can be made whole, we can become more and more of who God made us to be. And to do so, we must let go, release and embrace the uninvited embrace. The Liminal Space We talk often of letting go and releasing as part of transformation,…
By Pam Tinsley, reprinted from Living God’s Mission. “Plant your garden. No matter what, plant your garden,” were the wise words that Bob, a devoted father, offered his son as Bob lay dying in the early spring. The son understood Bob’s words literally. After all, his dad was an avid gardener who never failed to plant his garden every spring.…
By David Gill, reprinted from The 313. Bryan Dik is professor of psychology at Colorado State University, cofounder of “jobZology,” and coauthor of Make Your Job a Calling: How the Psychology of Vocation Can Change Your Life at Work. The purpose of Redeeming Work is “to give practical, actionable advice to Christians seeking to discern their callings and live out their faith within…
By David Williamson. Looking at the website of a business attorney, I noticed how often the word “representative” was listed as the professional qualifications for this person: “represented X…represented Y…represented Z.” A representative begins by adequately understanding the needs and expectations of the client. The representative is an advocate for the entity being represented, and needs to plead their position…
Reprinted from the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity. God’s Presence Calls Us Out As followers of Jesus, we’re called to join in his work in the world rather than just in our safe Christian bubbles – leaving his mark in town halls and factories, fields and offices, markets and schools. “Not Made for the Harbour,” a whole-life worship song by…
