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Take 5: Be On Guard

God gave Adam and Eve two tasks Tend the gardenWatch over the garden In Rest: Work is a Gift I told you the word “tend” is the Hebrew word ‘abad,’ and it means to work or to serve either things, people, or God. “Watch over” is the Hebrew word ‘samar.’ And it means to watch,… Continue reading Take 5: Be On Guard

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Rest: Work is a Gift

God demonstrated the pleasure and joy found in work done with excellence. (read more about that here) And then… He passed that same pleasure and joy onto us. As creatures created in God’s very own image, we were always meant to work. And work was intended to bring us pleasure and joy—total satisfaction from a… Continue reading Rest: Work is a Gift

Jesus in Everyday Life, Knowing God, Loving Others, Trusting God, work, Your Purpose

Take 5: Your Work Bears Your Mark–And God’s

We were created in God’s image. We are the work of His hands. His craftsmanship. We bear His mark. God was proud of the work He had done with creation in general and in humans in particular. And when He finished His creative work, He said, “it is very good.” And then He rested. When… Continue reading Take 5: Your Work Bears Your Mark–And God’s