Posts Tagged ‘Spiritual Life’
Sabbath & “Stretchy-Leggers”
In the fall of 2020, my husband and I packed our life into a couple of suitcases and moved from America to England for his year-long graduate program. Moving to a new country in the first year of the Covid pandemic wasn’t the best timing, as we soon found ourselves in a lengthy lock-down with…
Read MoreGrowing in Christ: A Look at the Spiritual Disciplines
“Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him” (Colossians 2:6, ESV). All believers in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior should seek to grown not only in their knowledge of Christ and His Word but also in living out their Christian life in the reality of living. This mandate from Paul…
Read MoreHow Mary’s Perfume Frees you from the Tyranny of Utility
…a dinner was given in Jesus’ honor….Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus’ feet and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. (John 12:2-3)
Because you’re subscribed to my devotionals, I’m confident you’ve overcome the unbiblical hierarchy that elevates the calling of pastors and missionaries above the work of mere Christians who work as entrepreneurs, accountants, and baristas.
Read MoreSCATTER STORIES: Creating Kingdom Flourishing as a Coach in the Middle East
Adriana’s Story In a quiet, glass-walled office, people take time out of their busy days to sit with Adriana*, sharing their hearts and their struggles and working together to develop a path forward. “All of them are from least-reached nations, so it’s beautiful to be in a position of influence,” Adriana said. Working in the…
Read MoreHow to Live a “Worthwhile Life”
Everyone wants to live a life that’s worth it; that’s worthwhile. Instead, we live in a constant state of tension of not knowing how to define worthiness, or worse, not living up to whatever standards society dictates as being ‘significant.’
In regards to the definition, our perception of worthiness is often influenced by what we value most. Once we figure that out, we often try to live up to that ideal, using all sorts of metrics to measure and justify our pursuit of worthiness. Money. Status. Title. Relationships. The size of your home or the quality of the possession within.
Read MoreMeaning in Work
Titles, position, money, power, success — these are rarely what motivate us when we start our careers. Rediscover the meaning in your work in this article by Denver Institute for Faith & Work
Read MoreKintsugi: The Art of Praying About Our Work
Beauty out of brokenness. If the act of mending is God’s work in the world, then it is also ours. And we can start by praying for our work.
Read MoreWhat is “Shalom” According to the Bible?
Deep in the heart of every person there is a sense of the way things are supposed to be. Learn more about “Shalom” and human flourishing in this article from the Institute for Faith, Work, and Economics.
Read MoreMister Rogers and the Ministry of Reconciliation
Jordan Raynor unpacks what can we learn from the life of Mister Rogers when it comes to living a life of reconciliation.
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