Blessing or Bain? What Does God Think of Work?
In Genesis 1, Scripture launches us into a magnificent creation story where the Lord fervently works for six days, speaking the cosmos into existence. Finally, on Day Six, a man and woman—the crown of creation—are formed in the Imago Dei (1:27). When Jesus arrives on earth, he continues to labor: “My Father is always at […]
Passion is Overrated: Try This Instead to Find Your Calling
Years ago, I sat across the table at a coffee shop with a new acquaintance. We were waiting for a church service to start and made small talk. Without a warmup, he gushed, “What’s your passion? I was taken back and froze. But he sat there staring at me as if he had just asked […]
Find Your Calling Series: Are Calling, Vocation, Mission, and Vision Different?
Before we go any further in this series on calling, I need to correctly define the terms. The words “calling,” “vocation,” “mission,” “vision,” “ministry,” “job,” and “work” can be confusing and almost head-splitting to differentiate. Few have criticized me for shallow writing. Therefore let me keep my reputation for being thorough and pedantic in this […]