A Theology of Work
Discussion Questions
Considering your answer to the first question, what does it mean to reign or “have dominion” like God? (Read Exodus 34:6-7; John 3:16 for examples)
Would you consider yourself creative? Why or why not?
Think of the work you do throughout the day/week/year, both paid or unpaid. How is your work helping to push the world forward with God?
When is the last time you took delight in your work? How would you describe that feeling to someone else?
Why is it important to our spiritual health to have a balance between creating and delighting?
Further Reading
The Power of Vulnerability
It might seem natural to equate spiritual health with an absence of weakness and vulnerability. Maybe it’s exactly the opposite. Sometimes power and strength are found where we least expect them. Could it be that running from weakness is actually a weakness? We become...
Hearing God’s Voice
If we said we had a personal relationship with another person, we’d all assume, at the very least, some degree of regular, back-and-forth conversation. So how does a “personal relationship with God” work? We talk to God through prayer, but how does God talk back to...
Caring for One Another
God has gifted each of us to contribute to the spiritual well-being of the body of Christ. Being good stewards of our gifts means using them to impact the lives of others. Loving one another, serving one another, accepting one another, and encouraging one another are...
Freedom From the Past
Our past marks us. Those experiences go into making us the people we are. But some of those experiences we would rather forget. Guilt, shame, and regret can carve deep gashes in our souls—permanent reminders of another life we would prefer to leave behind. But God...
The Dark Night
Following Jesus on the path towards spiritual health sometimes leads us up mountaintops. Here, God's presence is a tangible experience, and activities like prayer, scripture reading, and worship are fulfilling. However, as we continue to follow Jesus, we will...