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Reimagining HR, According to Lee Scott

“We’re not dealing with their employment. We’re dealing with their calling.” Lee Scott inspires a refreshing approach to HR.

Mardi Gras?

Today is Mardi Gras. Many of us associate Mardi Gras with lavish and lascivious celebrations in places such as New Orleans and Rio de Janeiro. Not the sort of thing you’d expect to...

A Modern Day Nehemiah

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Nehemiah - A Positive Role Model

Nehemiah is one biblical character whose attitudes, lifestyle, strategies and priorities work together to change society for the betterment of poor people. As governor of the city of Jerusalem—working for a foreign power—he...

Ezra, Nehemiah & Esther and Work

The books of Ezra, Nehemiah and Esther depict God’s people in hostile work environments. Learn from their stories with this Bible commentary.

Introduction to Ezra, Nehemiah & Esther

Most Christians don’t find their workplaces very supportive of their faith. Generally, there is limited scope for explicitly Christian witness and action...

Nehemiah and Work

Rebuilding the Wall of Jerusalem (Nehemiah 1:1-7:73)

The first chapter of the Book of Nehemiah introduces the book bearing his name as a resident of Susa, the capital of...

Bridging the Sacred-Secular Divide (Nehemiah 1:1-1:10)

The connection between the temple and the wall is significant for the theology of work. The temple might seem to be a...

Does Trusting God Mean Turning to Prayer, Taking “Practical” Action, or Both? (Nehemiah 1:11-4:23)

The last line of Nehemiah 1 identifies him as “cupbearer to the king” (Neh. 1:11). This means...

Nehemiah Gives Credit to God (Nehemiah 6:1-7:73)

The external and internal problems facing Nehemiah did not halt work on the wall, which was completed in only fifty-two days (Neh...

Restoration of Covenant Life, Phase Two: Ezra and Nehemiah Together (Nehemiah 8:1-13:31)

After the wall surrounding Jerusalem was completed, the Israelites gathered in Jerusalem in order to renew their...

Conclusions to Ezra, Nehemiah & Esther

The books of Ezra, Nehemiah and Esther have several common features. All three are relatively short narratives about events happening during the...

Key Verses and Themes in Ezra, Nehemiah & Esther

Verse(s) Theme Ezra 1:1 In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, in order that the word of the Lord by...

Chapter 11: How Much Money is Really Enough?: A Christian Perspective on Charity vs Wealth

In the eighteenth century a substantial revival occurred across Great Britain. Thousands of working class poor came...

Chapter 7 - Dualistic Work: The Sacred-Secular Split

In the Christian world there’s a perception that we could be doing more for God if only we could free ourselves from...

When People Fail You At Work (Devotional)

The book of Nehemiah offers a way to move forward when other people fail you.

Work Through the Whole Bible, Part 4: Ezra - Job (Devotional)

Do you wonder if God has anything to say about your work? Explore key verses from each chapter of the Bible that...