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Our Work Loves Our Neighbor: Did Jesus Waste Most of His Life?

Posted Apr 2011 by Anne Cregger

We long for our work to matter to God; indeed, many days we long for it to matter at all. And we wonder… Mr.’s Hotaling, Gilman and Baugh have put new feet and muscle to what my colleague and mentor, … more »

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Unless the Lord Builds the House…

Posted on January 14, 2010 by Anne Cregger

“Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain.” (Psalm 127:1) Honestly, I think my grasp of Scripture comes in and out over time. I understood this verse in a spiritually mature way a few years ago, then … more »

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Finding Our Calling? It Takes Time and Experience and, Sometimes, Waiting and Wondering

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Anne Cregger

“So, here’s the deal,” my young friend, Martin, leaned towards me over the small table. His voice was soft, but his tone urgent. “It’s been almost a year and I’m still working here. Are you kidding me? I’m folding clothes, serving … more »

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Well-Said Quotables

"…We know that men were created for the express purpose of being employed in labor of various kinds, and that no sacrifice is more pleasing to God than when every man applies diligently to his own calling, and endeavors to live in such a manner as to contribute to the general advantage…"

John Calvin
Commentary on Genesis
17th-century

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May Happenings:

  • Dr. Garber speaking at Geneva College Graduation, 5/5
  • Laity Lodge Pastors & Parishioners’ Conference, 5/9 – 5/11
  • Integral Not Incidental Pastors’ Lunch, 5/16, Noon-2pm
  • Vocation Is Mission, Spring 2012, Part 2, 5/16, 7:30-9:30pm
  • Covenant Seminary Doctorate of Ministry class, 5/21-5/25

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