Tag Archives: Work

Winsome Work

There’s a sweet little book, The Practice of the Presence of God, filled with bits of Brother Lawrence’s conversations and writings — wise words like these: Easier to read than to put into practice. And well worth the effort.

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What Work?

Psalm 90:17 (NIV) May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us—yes, establish the work of our hands.   “Establish” our work: aim appoint confirm direct form make ready ordain … Continue reading

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Work, Work, and More Work

God works so we can work. Good work, all around.

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Unacceptable Work

  Work hard.     1 Corinthians 3:11-13 (NLT) For no one can lay any foundation other than the one we already have—Jesus Christ. Anyone who builds on that foundation may use a variety of materials—gold, silver, jewels, wood, hay, … Continue reading

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Sorting Them Out

I’m trying to have an honest conversation with myself about racism. I thought about my ten years in the Medical Staff Office of a hospital. Certainly, I sorted doctors into categories:   Specialty–surgeons, internists, radiologists, etc. The old guard and … Continue reading

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Working Hands

  Quiet hands. Productive hands. Respected hands.   1 Thessalonians 4:11-12a (NIRV) And do everything you can to live a quiet life. You should mind your own business. And work with your hands, just as we told you to. Then … Continue reading

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Joy at Work

  1 Thessalonians 5:16 (NIV) Rejoice always.     Always. All the time. Even at work. 

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Get to Work

  Vacation is over, back to the job. What are your thoughts?     “I have to work.” “I get to work.” Your attitude makes all the difference. Colossians 3:23 (ESV) Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord.

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Good Work

  Labor Day–a Monday holiday here in the USA–marks the end of summer and honors honest work. Vacation is over, we’re on the job.     Bless the work of our hands, Lord God. May we do good work, in … Continue reading

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Pray for Work

Ephesians 4:11-12 (NLT) Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, … Continue reading

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