In yesterday’s reflection, I noted how Jesus remained faithful to his purpose, even when that meant disappointing the crowds who were clamoring for him. I suggested that you and I need a similar...
A number of employers have hired trainers who draw on psychological research and religious traditions to inspire workers to take a more positive attitude. Critics say that pushing positive thinking...
The Hulk stops cars, Spiderman climbs buildings, Harry makes himself invisible. Me? I’d like to fly, or breathe underwater. What seems closer, though—close enough that I actually pursue it—is being...
“When you find yourself having to choose between depending on somebody else to get an important task done or taking matters into your own hands, which do you prefer?” ...
“I have you confirmed for a September 11th departure, leaving Dallas at 2 p.m.,” said the airline employee. “Is that correct?” ...
In the Greek original of the first chapter of Mark’s Gospel, the word euthus appears twelve times. This word, a favorite of Mark, who uses it forty-two times in his Gospel, appears as...
In a recent sit-down conversation with Andy Crouch, Pastor Tim Keller explained why he wanted to write a more comprehensive book about faith and work, how he learned to answer congregants’...
In the time of Jesus, Jewish teachers often focused on the fine details of legal interpretation.
I’m convinced that if Jesus were alive today, He’d place Himself right in the middle of all the commotion and minister to...
In Mark 1:15 we read a summary of the Good News preached by Jesus: “The time promised by God has come at last! The Kingdom of God is near!” ...
After Jesus’ baptism, he was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, where he was tempted by Satan. Mark does not supply the details about this temptation that are found in Matthew and...
Most career advice is about getting ahead and climbing the ladder toward bigger titles and higher status. But what if you love the job you're in? Some people have found their sweet spot—the...
When it comes to money, we get into trouble for a host of reasons. Chris VanHart helps young professionals avoid some of them.
In this article, theologian Wayne Grudem turns his attention to business, identifying several business activities that glorify God. In particular, he makes the case that God-honoring business...
I cannot read Mark 1:3 without hearing echoes in my mind of the stirring song from the 1970 musical Godspell (an old spelling of the word “gospel”). Here, John the Baptist sang in the language of...
Todd Henry, author of The Acciental Creative: How to be Brilliant at a Moment's Notice, says that he is glad to see more writers and speakers talking about the destructive influence that fear can...
There’s a downside to all this convenience: These efficient methods of communication also have hampered productivity and damaged working relationships too often...
Zach Davis, a Kentucky native with several insurance salesmen in his family tree, once wrestled with whether to go into the Episcopal...
They say that management consultants are the ones who are paid to tell you what time it is, when all they do...
I want to reflect for one more day on the opening verse of Mark. In yesterday’s reflection, I focused on the meaning of “Good News” in the statement: “This is the Good News...
