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May 15, 2013
The Secret to Better Work and Life Is Not Rocket Science
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What if someone told you they knew the secret to a better life? What if they shared this secret with you? They promised you would be able to concentrate better, enjoy life more, increase productivity at work, decrease stress at work and at home, and have a better sense of self-esteem. It sounds too good to be true. But researchers at Lancaster University... Read More + |
May 12, 2013
Walter the Stocker
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Some while ago, we were opening a large supermarket in Corpus Christi, which was the headquarters of our company at the time. And everything was going along well. Many people were coming to see the store and the business was good, and I was busy as a little bee, making sure that everything was going right. But I was afraid that we might begin to run out... Read More + |
May 10, 2013
On the Shoulders of Others
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In the article The Misery of Mentoring Millenials, BusinessWeek writer Marina Khidekel suggested, "For a new generation of workers, the idea of seeking out a single career confidant is…old-fashioned…." Old-fashioned? Initially, this struck me as insulting. But I’m 40. My young professional (YP) days occurred years ago. So I considered that maybe Khidekel... Read More + |
May 9, 2013
Six Ideas on How to Lead Congregations to Integrate Work and Discipleship
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“How can we create a congregation where work and discipleship are truly integrated?” This is a question I am hearing more often, even though much has been written about a theology of work in recent years. Pastors and church leaders are looking for a programmatic strategy. I don’t think there is one. Programs can be an effective response to... Read More + |
May 9, 2013
Scars and Roses
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This Mother’s Day, I long for my grandmother’s Ponds-scented soft skin, Jamaican-lilting voice, and treasured hands clasped in prayer morning, noon, and night. She’s gone—died almost 16 years ago, taken in a whirlwind of unconsciousness and impotent medical interventions. Grandma lived with my parents and me for many years. I observed her daily, on her... Read More + |
May 8, 2013
Dallas Willard, a Man of Deep Love and Christ-like Character
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Dallas Willard died today, May 8, 2013, at age 77. His ideas and books about spiritual formation have made a lasting impression on many Christians, including many of the writers here at The High Calling. Today as a testament to him, we share a few excerpts from articles that would not have been complete without the life's work of Dallas Willard. Earlier... Read More + |
May 8, 2013
Learning to Mother
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On a recent Friday, my 9-year-old stepson was home from school while both my husband and I were working in the home office. Between running reports and sending emails, I made toast and baked potatoes, refilling his water bottle with Sprite. “I thought you were supposed to be working,” he said, as I made his second baked potato of the afternoon. After the... Read More + |
May 8, 2013
Be the Best (Insert Your Name Here) You Can Be
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Last week I attended a meeting where a very famous sports broadcaster gave a motivational speech. Generally, I am not very motivated by motivational speakers. This gentleman, however, was sufficiently non-motivating in a way that was actually inspiring. Let me explain. Rather than hyping up the audience with animated clichés and pithy anecdotal stories... Read More + |
May 7, 2013
#THClive with the Theology of Work Project
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The Theology of Work (TOW) Project exists to help people explore what the Bible and the Christian faith can contribute to ordinary work. What does the Bible say about work? When faced with this question, many Christians are left with silence and blank stares. They’ve likely never heard a sermon or read a book on what the Bible teaches about work. But... Read More + |
May 6, 2013
Books on Culture: The Life of the Body
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“Being made one with Christ, we are made one with all who belong to Christ, united with the church in every time and place. One people…one body…” The pastor stands in front of the communion table and says these words, and I feel the power of truth course through me—enlarging all of who I am. One body. This is who we say we are. We use the terminology of... Read More + |
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