Meaningful, Meaningless, and Means

Meaningful, Meaningless, and Means

“When people focus on means, they find their lives meaningless. But to the degree that they focus on ends, they find their lives meaningful.“ – Dr. David Corey The quote sparked a great reflection penned by Jeff Haanen of the Denver Institute for Faith &...
MLK’s Theology of Work

MLK’s Theology of Work

When Martin Luther King day rolls around, I try to remind myself of MLK Jr’s message, courage, and impact. Usually I head for a copy of the Letter from a Birmingham Jail.  You can get a sense of the background of the letter (5:39) and even listen to King read...
Redemptive Scrooge

Redemptive Scrooge

We are fans of the good folk over at the London Institute of Contemporary Christianity. Founded by John Stott and friends, they have been working to help “Christians on the frontline to develop the wisdom and practices that can help us all live fruitfully for...
Workism Doesn’t Work

Workism Doesn’t Work

Work as worship. Admittedly, this can be an odd thought, especially if you have tended to equate work with God’s judgment upon people. If you’ve journeyed with us, you know we think of work as a good thing… a great way of talking about what we were...