Can your regular job impact eternity If you're uncertain about whether your job aligns with your spiritual values and God's plan for your life Jordan Raynor shares ways to make your work meaningful in everyday tasks and explores if God truly cares about what you do from an eternal perspective Show Notes and Resources Connect with Jordan Raynor and catch more of their thoughts at jordanraynor com or to his podcasts Mere Christianand the Word Before Work And grab Jordan Raynor's book The Sacredness of Secular Work Ways Your Job Matters for Eternity Even When You're Not Sharing the Gospel [... more]

Angels delight in the salvation in which they play no part except to see God's grace upon us God gave the angel Gabriel specific tasks and he obediently carried them out In this message Pastor Lutzer makes two observations about the purpose of angels related to believers and our salvation Do we rejoice in our own salvation This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at rtwoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]

Help us share the gospel in Do you ever wonder God where are you Pastor Greg Laurie helps us see how God is always at work even if it's behind the scenes We'll also see what more we can learn from Zechariah Elizabeth and John the Baptist Notes Luke Malachi We live by time God lives outside of time God recognizes human time but He is not bound by it God sees the big picture but we see the small picture God has His timing and makes everything beautiful in His time Ecclesiastes No one wants your loved ones to [... more]

When England rsquo s Queen Elizabeth passed away in September thousands of soldiers were deployed to march in the funeral procession Their individual roles must have been almost unnoticeable in the large crowd but many saw it as the greatest honor One soldier said it was ldquo an opportunity to do our last duty for Her Majesty rdquo For him it was not what he did but whom he was doing it for that made it an important job The Levites assigned to take care of the tabernacle furnishings had a similar aim Unlike the priests the Gershonites Kohathites and [... more]

The morning commenced like a track meet I practically jumped out of bed launching into the teeth of the day rsquo s deadlines Get the kids to school Check Get to work Check I blasted full throttle into writing my ldquo To Do rdquo list in which personal and professional tasks tumbled together in an avalanche-like litany ldquo Edit article Clean office Strategic team planning Write tech blog Clean basement Pray rdquo By the time I got to number eighteen I rsquo d remembered that I needed God rsquo s help But I rsquo d gotten that far before it [... more]

In a research team at Stanford University studied more than two hundred students in an experiment that included switching between tasks and memory exercises Surprisingly the study found that students who viewed themselves as good multitaskers because they were in the habit of doing several things at a time did worse than those who preferred to perform one task at a time Multitasking made it more difficult to focus their thoughts and filter irrelevant information Maintaining focus when our minds are distracted can be a challenge When Jesus visited Mary and Martha rsquo s home Martha was busy working and [... more]

Every Moment Holy is a beautiful book of prayers for a variety of activities including ordinary ones like preparing a meal or doing the laundry Necessary tasks that can feel repetitive or mundane The book reminded me of the words of author G K Chesterton who wrote ldquo You say grace before meals All right But I say grace before sketching painting swimming fencing boxing walking playing dancing and grace before I dip the pen in the ink rdquo Such encouragement reorients my perspective on the activities of my day Sometimes I rsquo m inclined to divide my activities into [... more]

A note from a Hope for the Caregiver group on Facebook prompted this monologue from our broadcast [... more]

When you work with the perspective of one who works for God everything changes even menial tasks become meaningful In the message How the Gospel Transforms the Workplace Skip tears down the myth of the sacred and secular life dichotomy [... more]

When putting together a team we tend to look for individuals whose strength training and skills exceed the opponents' God however often uses ordinary people doing ordinary tasks to accomplish remarkable things Hear more on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg Listen [... more]

Jack knew how to put trains on the right track In nine years of work he never missed a track switch as locomotives drew near the Uitenhage South Africa station indicating by their whistles the direction they were to go Jack was also a chacma baboon He was cared for by railway signalman James Wide and Jack in turn took care of James Wide had lost both his legs in a fall between moving rail cars He trained Jack to help him with tasks around the house and soon Jack assisted him at work also learning how to respond to [... more]

Ever try to accomplish the simplest tasks in a power failure Everywhere you go inside your home you instinctively reach for the light switch and it doesn't work If you can't see you can't do much Alright just watch TV Oh Yeah Can't Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie points out power is just as necessary in accomplishing the work God wants us to do And we'll find out today that work has never been more necessary Support the show https harvest org supportSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Evangelism is vital to Christianity yet many prefer to leave it to the professionals Find out how simple daily tasks can become events of eternal significance when you share the Gospel with others Study along with Alistair Begg on Truth For Life Listen [... more]

Dr Rebecca Lee Crumpler was the first African-American woman to earn a medical degree Yet during her lifetime she recalls being ldquo ignored slighted and rendered insignificant rdquo Even amid adversity however she remained devoted to healing and fulfilling her purpose Crumpler boldly affirmed that although some people might choose to judge her based on her race and gender she rsquo d always have a ldquo renewed and courageous readiness to do when and wherever duty calls rdquo and that she did Not only was she a servant in her field but she also believed that treating women and children [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode How can I glorify God in my daily tasks Will demonic activity increase as we get closer to Christ's return Is Karma the same as reaping what we sow What is Adriel's favorite thing about working with Bill every day What does he rose 'again' on the third day in the Apostle's Creed mean Must a man be married with children to qualify to be an elder Today's Offer Things You Should Know About Spiritual Gifts Request our latest special offers here or [... more]

The day finally came mdash the day I realized my father wasn rsquo t indestructible As a boy I knew his strength and determination But in my early adult years he injured his back and I realized that my father was mortal after all I stayed with my parents to help my dad to the bathroom assisting him in dressing even guiding a glass of water to his mouth mdash it was humbling to him He made some initial attempts to accomplish small tasks but admitted ldquo I can rsquo t do anything without your help rdquo He eventually recovered [... more]

ldquo What will we do with all our spare time rdquo That thought was at the heart of an essay published in by the economist John Maynard Keynes In it Keynes proposed that within a hundred years technological and economic advances would bring humans to a point where we work only three hours a day and fifteen hours a week It rsquo s been more than ninety years since Keynes published his famous essay But technology instead of creating more leisure has made us busier than ever Our days are full and while everyday tasks like travel and meal preparation [... more]

One of the fears and realities of modern technology is job loss Automation and robots are doing tasks once done by humans However in this episode Jason discusses the nature of work And how we can have a healthier connection to our jobs by understanding that all of our work should be an act of worship to our heavenly Father Series Discipled by Algorithms https jasonthacker com https salvationarmysoundcast org wordsoflife [... more]

It rsquo s a m at an acute-care hospital A worried patient presses the call button for the fourth time in an hour The night-shift nurse answers without complaint Soon another patient is screaming crying for attention The nurse isn rsquo t surprised She requested the night shift five years ago to avoid her hospital rsquo s daytime frenzy Then the reality hit Night work often means taking on extra tasks such as lifting and turning patients by herself It also means closely monitoring patients rsquo conditions so physicians can be notified in emergencies Buoyed by close friendships with her [... more]

In rural Amish culture the building of a barn is a social event It would take months for a single farmer and his family to construct a barn but the Amish doing it together make quick work of it Lumber is stocked ahead of time tools are prepped On the designated day the entire Amish community gathers early morning divvies up tasks and together pitches in to raise a barn In some cases a barn is built in a single day This is a good picture of God rsquo s vision for the church and our role in it The [... more]

Harriet Tubman couldn rsquo t read or write As an adolescent she suffered a head injury at the hands of a cruel slave master That injury caused her to have seizures and lapses of consciousness for the rest of her life But once she escaped slavery God used her to rescue as many as three hundred others Nicknamed ldquo Moses rdquo by those she freed Harriet bravely made nineteen trips back to the pre-Civil War south to rescue others She continued even when there was a price on her head and her life was in constant danger A devoted believer [... more]

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There I am sitting in the shopping mall food court my body tense and my stomach knotted over looming work deadlines As I unwrap my burger and take a bite people rush around me fretting over their own tasks How limited we all are I think to myself mdash limited in time energy and capacity I consider writing a new to-do list and prioritize the urgent tasks but as I pull out a pen another thought enters my mind a thought of One who is infinite and unlimited who effortlessly accomplishes all that He desires This God Isaiah says can [... more]

How we handle nbsp the nbsp small tasks nbsp of today is vitally important It nbsp affects whether we rsquo re given a larger task to nbsp perform mdash and nbsp enjoy nbsp the rewards that go with it In nbsp Luke Jesus taught about faithfulness and the perils of unfaithfulness nbsp Click here to listen Duration [... more]

Heidi St John offers encouragement to you as a mom especially if you feel afraid overwhelmed and discouraged by everyday tasks With humor Heidi recalls some of her mom fails and other embarrassing challenging and wonderful moments every mom faces Get Heidi's book Becoming Mom Strong with your donation of any amount https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast finding-new-strength-as-a-mom featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey [... more]

Ever try to accomplish the simplest tasks in a power failure Everywhere you go inside your home you instinctively reach for the light switch and it doesn't work If you can't see you can't do much Alright just watch TV Oh yeah you can't Today on A New Beginning Pastor Greg Laurie points out power is just as necessary in accomplishing the work God wants us to do And we'll find out today that work has never been more necessary If you would like to receive daily devotions written by Pastor Greg sign up here --- Learn more and subscribe [... more]

Raising children and managing money are challenging tasks in the best of times But those challenges may seem like insurmountable obstacles if you suddenly find yourself raising your kids alone as a single parent On the next MoneyWise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore have financial advice for parents who are caring for their family rsquo s needs on their own It's single parent finances on MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

We've all heard the stories of athletes in perfect physical condition who die suddenly in the prime of life And on the other side many of us know folks who've taken horrible care of themselves and they're in the s and going strong It's a good idea to look after our own health but ultimately God decides when our time is up Today on A New Beginning Pastor Greg Laurie shows us God not only appoints our days He appoints those tasks He wants us to do while we're here View and subscribe to Pastor Greg's weekly notes --- Learn [... more]

Sarah has a rare condition that causes her joints to dislocate making her reliant on an electric wheelchair to get around On her way to a meeting recently Sarah rode her wheelchair to the train station but found the elevator broken Again With no way of getting to the platform she was told to take a taxi to another station forty minutes away The taxi was called but never arrived Sarah gave up and went home Unfortunately this is a regular occurrence for Sarah Broken elevators stop her boarding trains forgotten ramps leave her unable to get off them Sometimes [... more]

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As caregivers life seems to relentlessly hit us like gale force winds There's often so much clutter and so many tasks that we feel overwhelmed to the point of paralysis and despair Here's something I learned in my decades as a caregiver that you might find helpful Peter Rosenberger is the host of the nationally syndicated radio program HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER Learn more by clicking pictures [... more]

Our daily routines often feel mundane and unimportant But whether we're working at the office or running kids to school all of our everyday tasks matter in God's kingdom That's our subject on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg Listen [... more]

Whether you're an intern or the president of the company your Christian faith should transform your perspective of work and give purpose to your daily tasks That's our subject as we continue our study of life together on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg Listen [... more]

From midnight feedings to carefully buckled car seats it takes a lot of work to keep a newborn healthy As cute as they are it's a bit of a relief when they start getting older and can manage some of those tasks on their own And the Bible talks about our spiritual lives in similar terms As he continues our series in First Peter I Am an Alien Pastor J D challenges us to Grow Up in our faith [... more]

Episode Dr Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Key questions answered in today's show I have a friend who thinks that praying in the Spirit means praying in tongues I don't necessarily agree with that because I heard something different but I was just wondering what you thought Hello Pastor Adriel and Dr Horton first thank you for your ministry it has helped me hear the gospel on a daily basis which helps me trust God's promises further I wanted to ask you a question about Sunday worship Recently my church had a Serve [... more]

Tammy in Texas shared her frustration and discomfort with a caregiving situation involving her mother-in-law Despite the family wanting to help her sister-in-law kept tight control of the caregiving tasks but would then find time to complain about it The family struggled with how to get along in this situation To Tammy's surprise I offered a suggestion that caught her off guard and renewed her passion to try this new path While initially frustrated at the top of the conversation Tammy within minutes felt excited hopeful and was even laughing while exclaiming about my suggestion I didn't expect it did [... more]

A recent Elon University poll reveals stark partisan divisions on many of the top political issues of the day Rick Henderson Carolina Journal editor-in-chief highlights some of those key divisions He explains how those divisions affect poll results for President Trump and top state government leaders The economy is always changing but some elements of an economy can remain remarkably consistent over decades even in the face of major technological transformations Barak Richman Duke University professor of law and business administration has studied one clear example of longstanding economic practices the diamond district on th street in Manhattan Richman explores [... more]