This is a podcast discussion excerpt between Missy Wallace and Brandon J. O'Brien from Redeemer City to City. Christians are encouraged to consider what is meant by the public sphere, and how churches might equip their members to demonstrate Christ in many different realms of work and influence. "The Global Faith & Work Initiative is […]
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How do you score on happiness and satisfaction charts? Melbourne Institute's long-running Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey collects data on relationships, work, income, health and education. With results that show declining happiness among Australians, this article notes factors that can contribute to our sense of well-being. "Lisa Williams, a social psychologist […]
Book review "Whether you're teaching children in a preschool, operating a cash register at a fast-food restaurant, or performing complex surgeries in emergency situations— you have the power to change the world. God knows the good you do when you serve him faithfully at work, even if you don't see it yourself. The product of […]
Busyness is often seen as a badge of honour in our Australian culture. As Christians, the need to be busy can identify some of the areas of life we are not yet entrusting to God. Tim Chester provides questions to uncover what is at the root of your busyness.
What is true rest and how do we get it? Christians believe that rest is given by God and is a normal part of our working life. Tim Keller gives an overview of how the Bible teaches us rest.
A Theology of Work - Part 4 What is the value of our work? The Bible gives a perspective on what work is important. The final part 4 of a series continues to answer that question. "So far I’ve tried to sketch a broad biblical theology of work. So how should this theology change what […]
A Theology of work - Part 2 What is the value of our work? The Bible gives a perspective on what work is important. Part 2 of a series continues to answer that question. "To straighten out our malformed theology of work, we need to go all the way back to the Garden of Eden..." […]
A Theology of Work - Part 1 What is the value of our work? The Bible gives a perspective on what work is important. Part 1 of a series starts to answer that question. "A friend of mine left a well-paying job to join the staff of a Christian ministry. She described her decision something […]
We all have days where getting the work done feels like walking through a neck deep swamp or even climbing a mountain. Alice Boyes PhD from Psychology Today provides tips on overcoming low motivation. "No motivation? You're not alone, especially now. The five steps below can help you overcome the roadblock..." Source: https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/in-practice/202103/how-get-things-done-when-you-have-no-motivation
James Clear explores 5 things to remind yourself when you feel like giving up on your work.
Sue Bohlin examines what she describes as "faulty views of work", and challenges them offering a biblical perspective to shape the reader's understanding of God's view on work.
Anna McGahan Book review by Simon Hill What is the book about? This book tells Anna’s story, an aspiring actor who is successful at many things but at the same time unsuccessful at others, and rather insecure—all the way to meeting God in Jesus. The story is told in sections, which aptly give us the […]
