Mark Driscoll

How can you better Sabbath in 2023?

To sabbath is to rest from one’s labor. The first Sabbath day was a Saturday and was enjoyed by God (Genesis 2:2). The first recorded command for humans to sabbath is in Exodus 16:23, and honoring the Sabbath is listed as the fourth commandment (Exodus 20:8-11).  Regarding the particular day of the Sabbath, some have … Read more

How can you better steward your time and work in 2023?

Jesus devoted roughly 25 percent of his words in the Gospels to the resources God has entrusted to our stewardship. This includes some 28 passages in the Gospels. In the Old and New Testaments combined, there are over 800 verses on the subject, addressing topics ranging from planning and budgeting, to saving and investing, to … Read more

Do I live more like an owner or a manager of my life?

Generally speaking, there are two ways to see our life and possessions. One is through the perspective of ownership, whereby I and my life and possessions belong to me alone. The other is through the perspective of stewardship, whereby I and my life and possessions belong to God and are to be invested for His … Read more

Romans Day 1 Excerpt

Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God. —Paul in Romans 1:1 What is the first thing you do when you receive a text message or phone call from someone you don’t know or recognize? You politely ask, “Who is this?” To fully understand what … Read more