Wrong ways of working (Higher Purpose #5)

Wrong ways of working (Higher Purpose #5)

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.

Working for the glory of God (Higher Purpose #4)

Working for the glory of God (Higher Purpose #4)

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.

Finding Purpose in our work (Higher Purpose #3)

Finding Purpose in our work (Higher Purpose #3)

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.

Working from a place of rest (Higher Purpose #2)

Working from a place of rest (Higher Purpose #2)

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.

Created for Work (Higher Purpose #1)

Created for Work (Higher Purpose #1)

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.

Paul & Lydia – Using our Resources (Inspiring Lives #6)

Paul & Lydia – Using our Resources (Inspiring Lives #6)

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

Paul & Silas – Sharing our Lives (Inspiring Lives #5)

Paul & Silas – Sharing our Lives (Inspiring Lives #5)

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.

Paul & Barnabas – The Power of Encouragement (Inspiring Lives #2)

Paul & Barnabas – The Power of Encouragement (Inspiring Lives #2)

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

Paul & Ananias – The People God Uses (Inspiring Lives #1)

Paul & Ananias – The People God Uses (Inspiring Lives #1)

In the life of the Apostle Paul we see an extraordinary transformation from persecutor to disciple-maker. Paul shows us that God is willing to use all who are willing to follow Him.