Life. Faith. Jesus.

No. Please speak louder.

Lately I’ve been able to have some good conversations with a guy I’ve been working with.

In these conversations, we talk about work, our families, our interests, the Bible, theology, philosophy, and how disadvantageous it is to pack fiber bars into our lunches.

(I’ll let that one sink in)

There are probably a few other categories that I missed.

One thing we were talking about that has led to some really good conversation is the idea of our calling.

That’s right. What is our calling?

More specifically, what is our calling as Christians?

Is it to be employees of our companies? Is it to build businesses? Is it to be healthy? Is it to prosper? Is it to have a happy life? Is it to be a parent? Is it to be a friend? Is it to be victorious? Is it to be confident?

Is it to be a leader?

What is it already!?
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And the weekend is sounding better even as I write this sentence.

Some of you may know this, but for those of you who don’t, I have finally found a job that pays more than $9.00-10/hr. I think this economy buzz causes people to not want to spend or hire, even when it IS safe. So, finding a job has been rather difficult. I started this Monday at a place that installs office furniture for commercial businesses. It’s not the desired job, but it renders that commodity we all like having: money (is money a commodity?).

I get to meet some new folks, hopefully create some relationships, and possibly even share the Gospel. Actually, I was able to do that with a person on my first day! I had no intentions on talking to this person about Jesus (just because it was my first day), but it came up and we talked about it! That was really cool, but what hasn’t been cool is the fact that I’ve been sick for about a week now. Read more