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 [...]

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 [...]