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Footings for Children is a curriculum for those who teach children in after-school clubs, Sunday schools, camps, and even home devotionals. It is designed to be adapted and applied in any cultural context, including settings where teaching aids and tools are limited.
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Category Archives: Vocation
THE BIBLE Has Something to Say About Work?
What army would leave the vast majority of its soldiers in the barracks while going into battle? In one sense, that’s exactly what the church has done. We have gone to war with only a fraction of our soldiers mobilized. We’ve relegated … Continue reading
What Can You Learn About Your Work from Hobby Lobby?
Over the years, many people have asked me, What does it mean to be a Christian at work? How does a Christian to function in the market place? I always answer that it depends on your worldview. Many Christians function … Continue reading
How the Bible Inspired the Invention of the Laser Printer
Not everyone who reads the Bible is inspired to come up with a new invention. This post is about an exception. Here at the DNA we talk about Monday Church, i.e. helping Christians learn to function from a biblical worldview … Continue reading
WANTED: God’s Fashion Designers
“Can a Christian be a fashion designer?” That question was put to me recently after I taught a session on worldview and life work to a group of young Christians in Chile. The young inquirer told me she loved to design … Continue reading
How to Disciple a Nation with a Paintbrush
In a post last January we mentioned the Reflections Art Gallery. We are happy to bring you this update from the gallery’s founder, Stefan Eicher. Discipling Nations. In the last few months we have had surprising opportunities to share our paintings … Continue reading
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Thy Will be Done at Boeing as it is in Heaven: WORK and the Bible
Labor Day. This is the perfect opportunity to touch on one of those biblical topics neglected in so much Christian teaching: work. Yes, God has lots to say about our work. We have featured Dr. Christian Overman of Worldview Matters in … Continue reading
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The Missing Curriculum
For every teacher looking for better curriculum, here’s an essential point of view. Our good friend Christian Overman at Worldview Matters is a kindred spirit. He has written a powerful article worthy of your attention. Here’s an excerpt: In 1721, Jonathan … Continue reading
Halftime & No-huddle Offense: Two Football Metaphors for Today’s Church
A few years ago, I was privileged to worship with Dee and Allen Robbins at their church, Solid Rock Ministries, in Kona, Hawaii. I will never forget their Harley-riding pastor, James “Tex” Texeira. During his sermon, Tex asked the congregation … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, Church, Doggie Head Tilt, football, halftime, Kona, no huddle, Solid Rock Ministries, Vocation, work
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What’s Holy About Labor
As Americans observe the traditional end-of-the-summer long weekend, it’s appropriate to acknowledge that the Bible speaks to the matter of work. Per the following excerpt from LifeWork by Darrow Miller, Labor Day is a fitting occasion to celebrate the sanctity of … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible's view of work, Labor Day, LifeWork, Vocation
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Her Lord is Worthy
Among the presentations at the Third Lausanne Congress on World Evangelism in Cape Town is this powerful testimony of an 18-year-old Korean student. Any Christ follower will find it compelling, but note what this passionate young woman wants to do among … Continue reading
