Ecclesiasticus 38

My friend and a board member of the company I am starting sent me this. It is from the  apocrypha and is thorough in its theology of work imagery. Enjoy:
The wisdom of the scribe depends on the opportunity of leisure; only the one who has little business can become wise. 25How can one become wise who [...]

The Other Six Days

I’ve been reading a lot of books and scripture lately that relate to a ‘theology of work’. My colleague Stuart let me borrow the book The Other Six Days (by R. Paul Stevens) and it has been really helpful to me as I wrestle with what ministry is in daily life. I’m part of a community (Mosaic) that [...]

The Heavenly Good of Earthly Work

I listed The Heavenly Good of Earthly Work by Darrell Cosden on the resources page but here are some reflections.

Our work is instrumental – it pays bills, allows us to purchase food, clothing, to live in an economic system.
Our work is spiritual – God can teach us (and others) through our work. A mother [...]

The Heavenly Good of Earthly Work

I finished this week The Heavenly Good of Earthly Work by Darrell Cosden. Darrell was a professor of mine at the International Christian College and also of my colleague Stuart. I recommend this book if you want to get at the theology behind our work.
His book is a personal reflection and that is what I particularly [...]

The first missional entrepreneur?

Proverbs 31:18-20
 18 She sees that her trading is profitable,
       and her lamp does not go out at night.
 19 In her hand she holds the distaff
       and grasps the spindle with her fingers.
 20 She opens her arms to the poor
       and extends her hands to the needy.
Was the Proverbs women one of the first missional entrepreneurs? [...]

In the beginning

The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. Genesis 2:15 
It’s interesting that ‘in the beginning’ work is featured as a natural part of Adam’s existence. Many people believe that true freedom or the meaning of joy in life cannot be associated [...]