After five tedious hours of sanding and three coats of poly-finish, the vintage-1920s, solid oak chair was restored. I laid my brush atop the can of urethane and...
Calling can certainly be a loaded word. Perhaps others have used the term calling well, to explain what compels them. Or, it’s been used poorly, selfishly, as an...
Do you pray about your work? I know I do, every day. As we go forward in 2025, let me reflect on prayer a bit. As part of...
At my job, I assist people with disabilities in achieving independence. Together, we develop ways for them to complete daily routines, manage money, explore careers, and make friends....
What exactly does “sacred” work consist of? I suspect it is broader than most believers think it is. You may have heard the phrase “the sacred and secular...
When I was 21 years old, I was laid off from my research job at a think tank. It was my first “real” job, and I loved the...
On the way to work one morning a few years ago, I heard Dave Willis, a guest on the Focus on the Family Broadcast, talk about bringing up...
Work can be hard, it can be boring, it can seem pointless. However, when it is seen as a calling, work has purpose, and God’s power and grace...
I have written previously about Joseph, Moses, Gideon, and others who best illustrate the biblical connection between God’s presence and human work that I call Immanuel labor. However,...
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