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tiggerser's review against another edition
5.0
Highlights all over this book! I’m definitely going to need a re-read. I took a lot of notes and wholeheartedly agree of the premise that work & spirituality should be fully integrated. I was pleased on the scripture references to support the ideas and the tangible plan layout in the epilogue for how to build these ideas in my own community.
kirstenvooys's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
hannah_likes_to_read's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
rachelmellema's review against another edition
4.0
This book provides valuable perspectives on finding purpose in one's professional endeavors and navigating the challenges that come up in the workplace. A good read for those seeking a deeper understanding of the connection between vocation and faith.
wasabeast's review against another edition
5.0
Definitely a book every Christian should read at some point; it helps us fit how we see work into the Biblical narrative of creation, the fall and God's plan to redeem all creation through Jesus. It also addresses our experiences of work on this side of heaven and gives us plenty of food for thought about what it means to be a purposeful and faithful Christian worker, be it in full-time paid ministry, full-time secular work or anything in between.
This book really helped me to see the importance of secular work and did so in a way that no other book or sermon series has quite done before.
This book really helped me to see the importance of secular work and did so in a way that no other book or sermon series has quite done before.
emilyrh77's review against another edition
5.0
I liked this book because it talks about Christianity in the workplace in bigger terms than sharing the Gospel and praying for your coworkers. These are both good things, but they are not the entirety of a Christian’s mission in a secular workplace. This book affirmed things God has been teaching me slowly as I have graduated college, started and ended my first job, and swapped stories back and forth with believers in other professions. I listened to the audiobook and have since obtained a hard copy because I know this book is something I’ll revisit soon, likely with a highlighter and pen.
dale_kooyenga's review against another edition
5.0
Where to start? Maybe creation, work existed before the fall of man. It's not a consequence of sin (although it has been tainted by sin) it's who we are. We are made to work, we find meaning in work, God works through us in our work.
I've believed the concepts in this book for sometime. I'm fortunate that I have always found meaning and joy in my work. From mowing lawns on the south side of Chicago, swinging a hammer through college or my present work in business, the Army and in politics.
Politically I have caught some slack for placing work requirements on able bodied adults. The presumption is we're trying to embarrass, punish or intimidate people in need. It's the opposite. Work is redemptive, people do better not only financially when they work, but also are in better social and spiritual health.
I can go on forever, but at that point, you should just read the book.
I've believed the concepts in this book for sometime. I'm fortunate that I have always found meaning and joy in my work. From mowing lawns on the south side of Chicago, swinging a hammer through college or my present work in business, the Army and in politics.
Politically I have caught some slack for placing work requirements on able bodied adults. The presumption is we're trying to embarrass, punish or intimidate people in need. It's the opposite. Work is redemptive, people do better not only financially when they work, but also are in better social and spiritual health.
I can go on forever, but at that point, you should just read the book.