When Serving Costs You Time
Week 35
Serving God has a cost. We often think about that cost in terms of money, comfort or security. But there is another cost that can be particularly difficult for those of us who are used to working, producing and carrying responsibility: time…
Trusted With Little, Trusted With More
Week 34
What is “little” to you? And what is “much”?
The answer often depends on what we compare it with. A modest salary may seem like very little. A simple job may seem insignificant beside a prestigious career. A routine task may feel unimportant because no one notices it…
Faithful at Work, Whatever the Circumstances
Week 33
The story of Joseph in Egypt is well known for its grass-to-grace transition. The dreams, the palace, the power. This side of the story is inspiring, but there is more to it…
Does God Care About the Work I'm Actually Good At?
Week 31
Few words have become as popular in recent years as purpose. Companies want employees who find meaning in their work, books promise to help people discover their calling, and many of us long for our jobs to be about more than simply paying the bills…
Open Hands, Open Heart: Surrendering Your Whole Life to God
Week 30
If someone asked you what belongs to God, you would probably answer, "Everything."
Yet if we are honest, there are parts of our lives that we still hold tightly…