Judy Allen

A Beautiful Picture of a Strong Family Working Together

On a beautiful Saturday in June a few years ago, my three siblings and I...

Should You Retire or Not? Try Asking a Different Question

Many of my peers have gone into retirement. Some of them were more than ready,...

Hitting the Bullseye May Take Awhile

If you hit the bullseye on this Ven diagram, you earn a living doing what...

Retirement: Production or Consumption (or Both)?

Retirement is portrayed by our culture as the end of our productive years and the...

The Necessity of Work Even in Retirement

To find joy in work is to discover the fountain of youth. – Pearl S....

Lent Practices at Work to Grow Your Faith in 2023

Growing up Lutheran, Ash Wednesday was a somber day on which we went to church...

Quiet Quitting, Vocation & Values

Naming a vague sense can bring our thoughts into focus. The phrase “quiet quitting” has...

Recognizing the Distinction Between Vocation, Occupation, Work & Calling

Vocation, work, occupation, and calling are related terms that refer to what we do with...

Examining Our Aspirations & Worship in the Great Resignation

The term “Great Resignation” might not initially inspire scrutiny of our aspirations or worship, but...

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