Inspiring Lives #7: Paul & Epaphras: Carrying the Gospel
Despite only 3 mentions Epaphras is an inspiring character who carried the gospel back to Colossae, wrestled in prayer for them and partnered faithfully with Paul.
#6 Higher Purpose – Work in the New Creation
God said our work was very good but the Fall made it a struggle. The future of work in the New Creation is glorious and full of joy, fulfilment and purpose.
#5 Higher Purpose – Wrong ways of working
Wrong ways of working include making work (or the pursuit of money/wealth) an idol. At the other extreme others struggle with idleness or simply lack of effort. This blog examines how to avoid these pitfalls.
#4 Higher Purpose – Working for the glory of God
In order to redeem our work we need a fresh perspective on the purpose of our work and who it is that we are serving. When we do so there will be a natural impact on the people we are working with.
#3 Higher Purpose – Finding Purpose in our work
Live. Work. Create. It sounds an exciting mantra but our reality is that work often feels like a struggle and without much sense of meaning.
#2 Higher Purpose – Working from a place of rest
God writes a healthy rhythm of working from a place of rest into all that he has made. In this post I wrestle with the implications of having life in and out of balance.
#1 Higher Purpose – Created for Work
The message of Genesis 1-2 is that God is a God who works and He made us in His image. There is inherent value for us in our work simply because God made us for work.
Inspiring Lives #6: Paul & Lydia – Using our Resources
Lydia was a business woman from Thyatira who having encountered Jesus, immediately began to use the resources God had given her for the sake of others
Inspiring Lives #5: Paul & Silas – Sharing our Lives
Paul & Silas shared their lives both with each other and with those they were seeking to help. It encompassed sharing their gifts, their sufferings and their very selves.
Inspiring Lives #2: Paul & Barnabas – The Power of Encouragement
Barnabas means son of encouragement & was a nickname given to a man called Joseph. He is an inspiring guy who saw potential in others, recognised the grace of God at work and work through disagreement