In this series, we’ve been discussing a Biblical perspective on work. Many believe the purpose of work is for a paycheck only, or, something to be avoided. On the other hand, God has created each of us with a purpose that fits into His greater plan. God has created an earth that needs cared for and people who need provisions ...
God has a purpose for your vocation! This may be hard to believe, but you don’t have to be a missionary or a pastor to have a vocational calling from God. The craftsman, Bezalel, is a great example. When God instructed Moses to construct the tabernacle, someone needed to build the ark of the covenant and other furnishings. In Exodus ...
In this series, we’re discussing a Biblical understanding of work. God worked and created the heavens and the earth. God then created man to co-labor with Him and to rule over God’s creation. The work in the garden was fruitful and an enjoyable experience until Adam and Eve sinned. Many believe that the consequence of Adam’s sin was that work ...
As the world tries to redefine work, in this series we’re unpacking a more Biblical view on the importance of work. After God initiated His own work and created the Heavens and the Earth, He didn’t want to hoard all the fun or the responsibility, so He created mankind. Take a look at why God created man. Genesis 1:26 says, ...
The Seattle Times recently wrote about redefining work to save the planet. They recommended that we consider reducing the work week from 40 to 32 hours. This newspaper also recommended that we provide a universal basic income or a social guarantee for housing and health care. In my opinion, these programs will discourage work and pay people for being unproductive. ...
During a rerun of the TV show New Amsterdam, the medical director, Max, realized that there were people working for him who were in obsolete jobs. Many of them had skills useful for other roles, but they had been hiding out hoping to retain their paycheck. Max matched their skills to new jobs. Many people have spent their careers in ...
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a professional baseball player. In 2019, Lego asked kids, 8-12 years old, what were their top aspirational professions. The top choice was to be a YouTuber, a profession that didn’t exist twenty years ago. Thanks to new technology and the internet, there are many new career paths available to our youth. ...
The job market is shifting dramatically. For example, 2.7% of the workforce resigned in the month of April, the highest since 2000. A variety of factors are causing people to make career transitions. For some, remote work is preferred. Others are discovering that with today’s job opportunities, they may be able to leave an unfulfilling job to pursue a more ...
A key to true business success is pursuing purpose rather than profits. When I was 25, I read about a new concept of renting used cars. I thought of riches and decided to give the idea a try. One cold morning multiple rental cars wouldn’t start. I realized, then, I was only in it for the money and was miserable. ...
After years of hard work, Doc Hunsley finally achieved his dream of becoming an Emergency Room doctor. Unfortunately, his first month resulted in catching a serious illness from a patient. Over the next few years, Doc was in-and-out of the hospital almost dying multiple times. His medical problems resulted in a shift from being a doctor to becoming a stay-at-home ...
Equipping Others to Do Work Differently
