Missional Living: Bringing Christ into the Workplace
As we draw closer to Christmas, many of us find ourselves in quieter offices or enjoying shorter workdays. These moments of pause present a unique opportunity to reflect on the incredible mission we celebrate this season—God sending His Son into the world.
Reflecting God’s Justice This Advent
The birth of Jesus ushered in a kingdom of justice and peace. As Isaiah 9:6-7 foretells, Christ’s reign is marked by righteousness and fairness. Similarly, Amos 5:24 calls us to "let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream."
Embracing Humility and Service This Advent
As we journey through Advent, reflecting on the life of Jesus brings a fresh perspective to our work. In Mark 10:45, we see the heart of Christ's mission: "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many."
Faith and Work: Transforming the Workplace Through Christ This Advent
The birth of Jesus marks the ultimate expression of God’s love and His commitment to redeem and restore His creation. From the manger in Bethlehem, God demonstrated His plan to work through Christ to bless the world. This same mission extends to us today in our work.
Ministering Grace and Love at Work
Corrie ten Boom’s story of forgiveness is one of the most remarkable examples of ministering grace and love. After enduring the horrors of Ravensbrück concentration camp, where she lost her sister Betsie, Corrie dedicated her life to sharing God’s message of forgiveness.
Shaping Culture with Faith and Patience
In constructing a block toy, each small and seemingly insignificant piece plays a crucial role in the final outcome. This process, with all its challenges, reminds us of the work of shaping culture in our workplaces. Just as we carefully assemble each layer of the toy, we, as Christians, can gradually influence the culture around us.
Living as Christian Messengers of Truth and Justice in Today’s World
In today’s world, where truth is often blurred and justice seems elusive, Christians are called to stand out as messengers of God’s unchanging values. As followers of Christ, we are entrusted with the responsibility to live out the truth of the Gospel in every aspect of our lives—our homes, our workplaces, and our communities.
Glorifying God through Our Work
In a world where work can often feel monotonous and uninspiring, it’s essential to remember that our daily tasks are not merely jobs; they are opportunities to glorify God and share Christ with those around us. Our work, no matter how small or ordinary, is a powerful witness to God’s character when approached with dedication and integrity.
Representing Christ at Work
Often, we may wonder how to serve God through our professions. How can we bear witness to Christ when we spend much of our time in work environments? The answer lies in how we position ourselves: we are ambassadors for Christ, called to represent His Kingdom wherever we are.
The Power of Active Listening
Recently, in prayer, I was reminded of my own stubbornness, much like a toddler wanting to do things my way, only to later wonder why I struggle to hear God. This led me to see that I approach interactions with people similarly—focusing on my own agenda instead of truly listening. It is a humbling realization that challenges me to communicate more thoughtfully as a Christian professional.
Reflecting Christ’s Love and Truth in Everyday Conversations
In today’s world, the idea of “truth” can feel like a moving target. People often talk about “my truth” as if it changes based on personal feelings, opinions, or the latest news. However, for the Christian, there is only one absolute truth: God’s Word. God is truth, and His declarations are eternally true. Effective communication requires us to be mindful of what we say, with a commitment to uphold this absolute truth.
No fancy words needed to spread the good news!
I was devastated after I did my first professional analysis. The report showed many strong aspects, but when assessed on communication skills, it read: "We suggest that this person should not be in a management position overseeing people; in fact, even animals will run away.
What's in Your Heart Will Shape Your Words
Our words are a direct reflection of what we store in our hearts. For the Christian professional, student, worker, and business person, the daily grind can bring stress, frustration, and anxiety. Without realizing it, we may let these emotions take root in our hearts, causing our words and actions to reflect that negativity.
Leadership that Gives Glory to God
Nehemiah was a great leader who decided to leave his high position in the government of Artaxerxes, King of Persia, to go back to Jerusalem and rebuild the city walls. Equipped with the necessary provisions and supplies, he led the people to work and guard while they were cleaning, organizing, and building the city walls. The Bible says that after 52 days of hard work, they accomplished the task. The wall was back again, ready to provide a safe environment for the Jewish people to live and worship.
The Greatest Among You
One day, as Jesus and His disciples were traveling, a conversation began among them. The disciples were trying to figure out who among them was the greatest.
Leadership is often tied to power, position, and comparison—who has the largest congregation, the most successful ministry, or the biggest following. Yet, Jesus teaches us that greatness in God’s kingdom is not measured by these standards.
Walking by faith
In the Bible, we are called to walk by faith, not by sight. This truth hit me while reflecting on my time as an educator in a school for the blind. Watching students navigate their world with a cane or guide dog reminded me of 2 Corinthians 5:7, "For we walk by faith, not by sight."
Where is your place of Worship?
When we think of a place of worship, our minds naturally gravitate toward images of churches and temples—places where believers gather to praise and thank God. But have you ever considered your workplace as a place of worship?
Transforming Work into Worship: Bringing Your Faith to the Office
Regardless of the environment in which you work—whether in a company led by Christians or not—we must remember that work was instituted by God before the fall. Genesis 2 gives us a glimpse of this divine plan.
My Work. My Worship.
Broken, needy, and alone with a two-year-old baby, I embarked on a new life journey. I got involved in a church that showed me how to worship. They taught me about setting time aside and letting the Word of God speak into my life through music, dance, art, and nature. I learned how confession, forgiveness, and acceptance can happen simultaneously when you fill yourself with the word of God.
Work as service for the Lord
God’s blessings are spread as circles in water when we realise that we serve Jesus in everything we do and start working at things with all our hearts. We are blessed because the understanding that we serve Jesus can bring new joy to our work, even to tasks we dislike.