Work Resources
The Gift of Work
All work is a gift from God to us. Work is not a punishment or consequence of sin – it was part of the original creation and will be part of our eternal joy. Work is also a gift of God through us to bless the people around us.
The Struggle of Work
All work is affected by the fall. “Thorns and thistles” are everywhere in our lives, including the work we do. Yet Jesus gives us help in the struggles and He gives us hope in His finished work!
The Gift of Work
The Struggle of Work
Marcia’s Story
Our Church Ministry Coordinator shares how God called her to teach as a Christian and how it was never about education and was always about Jesus.
Tom’s Story
One of our small group leaders shares some of the challenges of running a business as a Christian but also the joys of doing everything for the glory of God.
The Call to Work
We need to replace our culture’s idea of career (for the sake of personal fulfillment) with a Biblical commitment to vocation (for the glory of God). God calls us to specific tasks in seasons of our life (Eph. 2:10), using our GPS – Gifts, Passions and opportunities to Serve.
The Gift of Rest
We reflect God’s image when we work and when we rest. Sabbath rest is not a punishment or restriction on beleivers but a wonderful and important gift from God. Rest is a necessity, a command and a promise!
The Call to Work
The Gift of Rest
Rest
"Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them. And on the seventh day God finished his work that he had done, and he rested on the seventh day from all his work that he had done. So God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it...
What’s your Calling?
The typical approach to choosing a career path is to find the convergence of your gifts, interests and opportunity to make money. Notice the key word - career. The core convictions of America today are 1) self-confidence (believe in yourself!); 2) self-advancement...
Is Work a Blessing or a Curse?
How do you feel about the work you do? Do you consider your work a blessing or a curse? Do you feel called by God to do your work, or do you consider it a simple earthly necessity to put food on the table? Why do you work? Consider your motivations... To make money...