Barna Report: In the aftermath of the Boston marathon bombings, the attention of the media and the American public quickly turned toward the faith and political background of Dzhokhar and Tamerlan Tsarnaev. Reporters honed in on Tamerlan’s apparently deep Muslim faith, especially analyzing if that faith had become radicalized in the last few years. Fair … Continue reading What Americans think of Islam
ANZAC Day
Tommorrw is ANZAC Day here in Australia. ANZAC Day is commemorated in Australia and New Zealand on April 25th every year to remember members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who landed at Gallipoli in Turkey during World War I. ANZAC Day is one of the most important days on the Australian … Continue reading ANZAC Day
Australia’s Population Reaches 23 Million People
The 23 millionth Australian, due to arrive this week, could be a baby called Jack or even a young Pom. The Australian Bureau of Statistics says the nation's population is set to hit 23 million people on April 23 at 9.57pm (AEST), but there's only a 40 per cent chance he or she will be … Continue reading Australia’s Population Reaches 23 Million People
30 Ways to be Missional in your Workplace
Many times it’s difficult to find practical ways to be a blessing in your workplace. Rapid pace, mounting deadlines, or co-worker conflict can often derail even the best of intentions to say and show the love of Jesus at work. Yet, it is important for us to know what it looks like to bring gospel intentionality … Continue reading 30 Ways to be Missional in your Workplace
Is BIGGER always Better? Beware the Relentless Pursuit of MORE
I love the story about the Harvard MBA who was in Mexico for his company. He saw a small Mexican fishing boat pulling up the dock and one solitary fisherman got out and held four huge fish on a stringer. The Harvard guy was amazed at the quality of the fish. He asked the fisherman, … Continue reading Is BIGGER always Better? Beware the Relentless Pursuit of MORE
Are You a Workaholic?
Workaholism is probably the only addiction that is rewarded, affirmed & admired. It can be so easily masked as 'diligence'. Yet, without doubt, overwork leads to spiritual dryness and often to eventual relational breakdown. Being a workaholic is not just about working hard, which is a good thing. It's about working with a powerful underlying … Continue reading Are You a Workaholic?
Your Work, God’s Work (Pt.2)
In a previous post, we talked about God as a worker and the sacredness of work, as well as God’s purpose for our work or business. Today we want to share a few reflections on the integration of our work and our faith as followers of Christ. How You Work Matters It's one thing to … Continue reading Your Work, God’s Work (Pt.2)
You Raise Me Up
One of my favourite songs is You Raise Me Up as sung by Josh Groban. Here are the lyrics. YOU RAISE ME UP Vs.1 When I am down and, oh my soul, so weary; When troubles come and my heart burdened be; Then, I am still and wait here in the silence, Until you come … Continue reading You Raise Me Up
Jesus’ and the Routine of Daily Work Life
For the first 30 years of his life, Jesus was boring. He was an unknown carpenter who wasn’t doing “big” things for God. He worked alongside his dad, using his hands to shape, shave and tack together pieces of wood. He quietly studied the scriptures, and grew in stature with God and men. He didn’t … Continue reading Jesus’ and the Routine of Daily Work Life
Work Trivia + Some Unusual Jobs in Demand
This week we've been talking about Your Work, God's Work. Did you know that the average person today has 5-7 complete career changes in their life time? That's an average of 10 different jobs with an average of 4.1 years at each workplace. I sure help the average, having worked as a builder's renovator, a … Continue reading Work Trivia + Some Unusual Jobs in Demand
Your Work, God’s Work (Pt.1)
Did you know that the average person spends about a third of their life working, a third of their life sleeping, and the other third with family or friends (when they are not working or sleeping … or on the internet!). That mean’s that over half of our waking hours are spent in the workplace. … Continue reading Your Work, God’s Work (Pt.1)
3 Great Questions to Start the Day
I like to start each day with some time alone ... with God. I read and reflect on the Scriptures (check out the CityLife Bible reading schedule for 2013) as a means of connecting with God. I also like to write my thoughts out in a journal. Sometimes I'll just record what has been happening … Continue reading 3 Great Questions to Start the Day