This is a helpful article on prayer by David Mitchell, who explains, "For people who listen and learn from Jesus the power of prayer comes from our heavenly Father. We trust his wisdom and power. We trust his goodness. He makes himself available to us, he will hear and he will respond. He might not […]
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A podcast from John Lennox, 'Professor of Mathematics at Oxford University, internationally renowned speaker and author of several books on the interface of science, philosophy and religion'. * This is recommended listening from an attendee at OCCA, (the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics), 2024 Summer School and Confident Faith Conference. https://www.theocca.org/resources/can-we-live-with-ai Image : Photo by Possessed […]
In today's world, the rate of technical change occurs at a rate faster than the human brain can adapt to. No wonder we feel overwhelmed! However, as Michaela O’Donnell explains, technical change can ultimately be managed, as there are solutions, such as ongoing training and practice. Adaptive changes, such as moving to a new city, […]
This is a thoughtful and informative article by the Hon. John Anderson MP, looking at the history and development of the Liberal-Democratic State and that of Christianity's involvement. He also considers how Christians could helpfully and scripturally be involved relationally with the State. "Too often the relationship of Church and State is discussed from a […]
Denny Burk discusses a challenging piece of the Scriptures, as part of Crossway's Tough Passages series. It is helpful and prudent to note the context of slavery in Roman times, which was not as our own present-day Western culture and ethos. We can otherwise be misled in our reading and understanding of Scripture. This insightful […]
Citing clinical psychologist Valerie Ling, who provides ways for us to recognise burnout and offers suggestions to help prevent it, Keith Condie's article reminds of this very real issue. "The apostle Paul said, ‘Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervour, serving the Lord’ (Romans 12:11). But sometimes our zeal to serve the […]
Denise Lee Yohn explains work idolatry and the negative impact it can have on our ability to refresh ourselves. This in turn leads to a failure to consider work in the light of God's plan for us. Yohn helpfully suggests 3 practices that can turn around our approach to daily work, namely: to remember the […]
Meryl Herr's work at the De Pree Center researches the means by which leaders can exemplify how to live and work in a Christian way. This article considers the impact of feeling called to a particular work environment, and how to discern the effects of burnout that may result. She notes, "Based on my observations […]
Meryl Herr provides a helpful list of online Christian resources, which provide godly wisdom to encourage and strengthen when faced with challenges at work. "If you’re feeling wounded by work, here’s the good news: God sees you. God is with you." https://depree.org/de-pree-journal/resources-for-when-work-is-difficult Image : Photo by Balint Miko on Unsplash
Jasmine Bellamy cites the work of "the Nap Bishop", Tricia Hersey, as she navigates the complexities of capitalism and work expectations, which so often lead to burnout. "Rest is a lifelong and meticulous love practice.” – Tricia Hersey When you ask the question, how are you? How often is the response, I’m EXHAUSTED! The World […]
A short video that encourages a Christian perspective wherever we find ourselves working. Bryan Chappell explains, "In our ordinary conversation vocation and occupation can be the same thing, but in the history of language and in the Bible's expression of what we are doing, they actually have very special distinctions." Image : Photo by bruce mars on Unsplash
Renee Zou's challenging article provokes the reader to consider why we buy the things we do. Consumerism in itself is not bad, indeed it is necessary for humans to engage relationally and purchase items and skills that we do not have but which we need. "A 2021 study found that the average consumer throws away […]
