Policemen, Paramedics, and Painters: How Working for the King Matters
We spend the better portion of our days and even our lives working. Jesus appealed to work in His parables (e.g., sowing, reaping, buying, selling, fishing, shepherding). Paul told his readers to be hard workers (Col. 3:23), and he was a tentmaker himself. But on some days we wonder if our work actually makes any difference. Due to sin, everything takes on a new dimension in our world, being wounded towards disorder and confusion.[1]...
A “Labor Day” Article
Today is Labor Day, September 2, 2013, a day on which we celebrate the American, working class. Labor Day Weekend is typically marked by a number of celebrations. At the top of the list is that much-deserved day off of work. This often includes Labor Day sales, outdoor festivities, and the liberal consumption of food and football. While Christians certainly appreciate the break from work, many are still left wondering: What...
Business for the Common Good (Kenman L. Wong and Scott B. Rae)
Review by Phillip T. Morgan Christians in the Marketplace Modern Christians often struggle with understanding how and why they should integrate their Christian beliefs with the rest of their lives. InterVarsity Press has noted this trend and printed a series of books to address this issue in various fields of study. In Business for the Common Good, they explore how Christian professionals can integrate their faith into the...
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