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Perseverance, Wisdom, and Spiritual Growth (James 1:1–5)

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James begins by emphasizing the deep connection between daily life and spiritual growth. Specifically, God uses the...

Failing the Driving (Out) Test: Israel’s Idolatry (Judges 1-2)

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Judges 1-2 picks up where Joshua 13-22 left off, with the failure of Israel to drive out the Canaanite nations in the...

Psalm 147

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God gathers the outcasts (Ps. 147:2), as do Sisters of Charity, teachers in prisons, and community organizers. He heals...

Psalm 146

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God executes justice for the oppressed (Ps. 146:7a). So do we, when we work according to God’s commandments, by...

God’s Presence in the Midst of Disaster (Psalm 46)

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No matter how great the disaster, God is greater still.

God’s Presence in our Struggles at Work (Psalm 23)

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While we seek to honor God in our work, this does not mean the road will be easy. 

Suffering with Christ in Order to Be Glorified with Christ (Romans 8:15–17)

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Paul contrasts life in the Spirit with life under the Jewish law. Paul says believers have received a “spirit of...

Generosity and God’s Blessing (Deuteronomy 15:7-11)

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Givers Take All: A Helping Culture Improves Performance The strongest factor for organizational performance...

Aaron’s Blessing for the People (Numbers 6:22–27)

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One of the chief roles of the Levites is invoking God’s blessing. God ordains these words for the priestly blessing:...

People Work in a Fallen Creation (Genesis 4-8)

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Because of the fall, our work is even more important to God's plan for the world.

God Bestows His Blessing of Productivity Through Human Labor (Ruth 2:5-7)

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God’s faithfulness underlies human productivity, but people have to do the actual work. 

Productive Opportunities for the Poor - Gleaning (Exodus 22:21-27 & 23:10-11)

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God’s intent to provide opportunities for the poor is seen in the regulations benefiting aliens, widows, and orphans...