Thursday
Daily Devotional:
April 18th
Holy Week and Work: Washing Feet or Carrying Boxes?
In many Christian traditions, foot-washing ceremonies provide a way for brothers and sisters in Christ to express their deep commitment to and care for each other. Foot washing can feel almost sacramental for those who give and receive it.
The High Calling
The High Calling is a production of the Theology of Work Project in partnership with the H. E. Butt Family Foundation. Here you'll discover a range of stories that help you think deeply about how your faith relates to your work and the culture you live in. Every day on this page you'll find a new devotional from Mark Roberts' Life For Leaders.
Can You Do This Job to the Glory of God?
BlogWe can ask of every kind of work we doing, "Am I loving and serving my neighbor, or am I exploiting and tempting him?"
How to Be an Exile, Part 1: Daniel 1 Sermon Notes
Sermon NotesWhile believers are always tempted to either assimilate or separate when they find themselves in exilic...
Best of Daily Reflections: Holy Rest for Holy Work
Daily ReflectionA few months ago, a young woman, new to faith, reached out to me with a pressing need.
Ten Commandments of Talking Politics on Social Media
BlogLet’s hold each other accountable to a higher level of discourse for the next few months, with these Ten Commandments...
Best of Daily Reflections: A Prayer of Dark Despair
Daily ReflectionPsalm 88 aches with dark despair.
Do You Know Who I Am?
AudioEach person and each person's job is important—in the high calling of our daily work.
Between the Pink Slip and the Gold Watch
AudioHave you changed jobs or even your profession . . . more than once? You’re not alone.
Your Work Needs a Solid Foundation
AudioWhen Jesus taught in his hometown, people said, "What's this wisdom that’s been given to him? Isn't this the...
Old Truths
AudioIn the 1920s, pastor Bates Burt didn't understand his son Alfred's fascination with new, unsettling jazz.. But he...
You Knew It Was a Snake
AudioA man started to climb a high, steep mountain when a snake asked the man to carry him along. "But you're a snake," the...
Let the Rain Fall
AudioEver notice that problems tend to bother those people least who prepare the most?
Dave Brubeck: Doctor of Theology
AudioJazz lovers know about Dave Brubeck; his album Time Out is one of jazz history’s all-time best-sellers. But do they...
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Howard E. Butt, Jr.
BlogRemembering the life, work, and ministry of Howard E. Butt, Jr., who died Saturday, September 11, 2016.
Interview with Howard Butt: Who Can You Trust?
BlogIn Who Can You Trust? you write that the basis of all trust is the trustworthiness of God. In such a violent world, why...
“Does My Career Matter to God?” - Andy Crouch
VideoFor Christians, everything matters, because we believe that God is at work in our world...and in our lives.
“Who Has Impacted You as a Leader?” — Matt Barnes
VideoMatt Barnes, Executive Director of Families Empowered, looks for leaders who excel both professionally and personally.
“Does My Work Honor God?” - Contractor Kimberly Renner
VideoKimberly Renner discusses honoring God through her construction work, by doing good work and treating people well.
“Are We Called by God to Our Jobs?” - JB Wood
VideoFaith doesn't always provide us with a simple, five-step path to the job of our dreams. What it does provide us is the...
“How Does Your Work Serve Others?” - Leigh McLeroy
VideoHow can we think differently about the ways that our work impacts our communities?
“Can Day-to-Day Work Be Holy?” - Norm Goodyear
VideoWe may be carrying something priceless without even realizing it!
“How Important Is Mentoring?” - Jenny White
VideoBehind every successful person is a teacher, a coach, a mentor—someone who inspired, challenged, and instructed....
“What Is the Role of Prayer in Our Daily Life and Work?” - Dale Bruner
Video"Prayer should be brief, frequent, and intense."