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 ...
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 ...
The word “calling” has meant different things to different people throughout history. Is it more than just a calling to God, an official role at church, or your job? In his book, Callings, editor William C. Placher divides the idea ...
Comparably, a sloth was more active in a given week than my time in Sweden several years ago. Relaxing in the park, renting movies, and sleeping until 11:00 am filled my vacation time. I had no imminent responsibilities, no people ...
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 ...