Should Christians Abandon Christmas?
Recently, someone told me they had never heard of Sinclair Ferguson. My internal response was a groan, not in judgement, but rather out of sadness for what this person has been missing. Sinclair is a spiritual living giant that I...
Advent and Work
By the time you read this blog, we will be well into Advent. It is a good thing for all of us to reflect on Advent and in the context of The Collaborative consider how it relates to work. Advent...
Record Producer
Don’t you just love Christmas music? (I DO!)For a number of years, one of my favorite gifts to give close friends was my own Christmas CD. I never did those mixed tapes back in the day when that was the...
Work and Family in Sync?
Although The Collaborative more and more is trying to bring you original content, we also do not want you to miss out on great articles from others. The article below is an interview with Rachel Anderson and Katelyn Beaty who...
Being Thankful…When You Don’t Feel So Thankful
This is the time of year that should be full of excitement and celebration. Sadly, for many of us the dread of spending extended time with family has already begun to settle into our bones. With the crushing weight of...
The Big Picture
The following story is based on Jesus’ own words in John 15 where he states “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch that bears no fruit.” And later in verse five,...
What Are You Begetting
In my childhood The Stuart Ranch was known for outstanding Brahman cattle who had strong breeding and gentle spirits. Growing up around the purebred cattle business one of the lessons you quickly learn is the value of production, in every...
Right Where We Are
“So, Mrs. Shafer, I have a few questions to ask you about your friend, but before we start, I need your information. Let’s begin with your occupation. What do you do?”“I’m just a homemaker,” I replied.“Wonderful! Do you do anything...
What Bach Teaches Us about Work, Worship, and Service
Christians have been unable to escape the cultural compulsion of instant gratification. Our western society has so corrupted our expectations that we have not only grown impatient, we have also failed to grasp the profound negative impact this kind of...
When Justice Fails
Recently, Americans have been through a rough season that has been bookended by horrendous hurricanes known as Florence and Michael. The storm in between had no name but has wreaked no less havoc, although of a different kind but long-lasting...
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