Faith and Work News ~ Links to Interesting Articles
- Come to Jesus, All Those Who Feel Overwhelmed by Work. Kaitlin Febles responds to the question “Many scenarios could make the seasonal burdens of work feel overwhelming—think of an accountant in April, a teacher in August, or a pastor in December. But our work can also feel overwhelming on a more mundane level. A full email inbox, a big project, or even the regular daily grind can leave us tired and discouraged. What does God offer in the Bible when I’m feeling overwhelmed by work?”
- Leading Through Hardship: A Conversation with Mark Vroegop, President of The Gospel Coalition. What does faithful leadership look like when navigating organizational turbulence? On this episode of Working with Dan Doriani, Dan sits down with pastor, author, and current president of The Gospel Coalition Mark Vroegop to explore the hard-won lessons that emerge from leading through difficulty.
- Be Faithful At Work, Even When It’s Not Your Dream Job. Julianna Graeber writes “If you’re wading through a disorienting season of elusive career direction, remember this: God’s purposes remain trustworthy, even when they aren’t immediately revealed.”
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- Quotes from the book Creation Regained: Biblical Basis for a Reformational Worldviewby Albert Wolters
In our series on leadership attributes, we now turn to perseverance, or finishing well. We can see our calling as a leader as a race. And after all, as we finish our race, don’t we long to hear Jesus say to us:
What do you think of when I mention joy? Is it the thrilling victory of your favorite sports team? Perhaps it is a beautiful sunset or a new puppy?
