The Intersection: Faith, Work, and Life: An Introduction to God's Design for Integrated Living

By Hugh W Brandt and Dr Robert C Varney

Have you ever felt like your work has no meaning? Or like faith and daily life fall into separate days of the week? The Intersection: Faith, Work, and Life is thought-provoking, yet accessible, The Intersection delves into the profound topic of work and its significance in the lives of Christians. Through a collection of insightful essays, it not only aims to bridge the gap between faith and work, challenging readers to reconsider their understanding of a balanced life and embrace a more integrated approach; it invites readers to ask themselves the question, "What role did God place me here to play in his story?"

Endorsements:

"This is a joyful gem of a book that invites every person to contemplate how they show up with God for their family, work, and earth-keeping, and then to live it out"

Samuel E. Chiang Deputy Secretary General of the World Evangelical Alliance

"For decades now, I have witnessed the near non-existence of the practical intersection between faith and work. The sacred-secular divide is pervasive, rendering work forever inferior. The result is confusion and ineffectiveness as we try to straddle these two disconnected worlds. The call to return to God's design is desperately needed, a message that can transform communities, cities, and nations. The book you hold in your hands is compact, memorable, and rich in wisdom. Properly applied, it can unlock a wonderful new freedom to be all God intended for you personally and for your work."

John D. Beckett Chairman, The Beckett Companies

"Sometimes advancing the kingdom of God is relegated to religious activities on Sundays. Not so in this book. Bob Varney and Hugh Brandt show us in very practical and inspirational ways how people in every walk of life can advance God's good purposes every day of the week. This is because God cares for what you do on Monday through Saturday as well. If Jesus is not Lord of all, he is not Lord at all. I encourage you to read this brief masterpiece with the intent of becoming a tsaddiq who will daily live a lifestyle of integrated kingdom service in his/her community."

David Joel Hamilton Vice President for Strategic Innovation at Youth with a Mission's University of the Nations

"Drawing upon rich theological concepts, the book explores the deep-rooted connection between faith and work, unraveling biblical teachings and shedding light on the original Hebrew words that shape our understanding of vocation, community, and each person's unique place in it all"

Brian Mueller, LLD - President, Grand Canyon University

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 166575057X
• ISBN13: 9781665750578
• Release Date: June 2024
• Publisher: Archway Publishing
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Short but Packed with Wisdom

It’s a short book with only 95 pages but don’t let its brevity fool you. It’s packed with wisdom. One of the things I always worry about when I’m reading a faith-based book is will the authors contradict what God says to make the message more palatable. I’m happy to say, Varney and Brandt do not water down the Scriptures. Varney and Brandt provide examples throughout that help make their points more understandable. I’m a story person so seeing examples showed really how easy it is to live your faith at work. The authors use language every person can understand. The simplicity of it makes it seem doable. And in the Appendix, they provide resources and additional stories that can be used to equip you to live out your faith. If you like to reflect on what you’ve read and how it applies to you, you’ll have plenty of opportunity. At the end of each chapter there are questions for you to contemplate. I can see that real transformation could occur if a person follows the guidance in the book so others would be able to see God working in you.