
The Sacredness of Secular Work
4 Ways Your Job Matters for Eternity (Even When You're Not Sharing the Gospel)
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From a leading voice in the faith and work movement and author of Redeeming Your Time comes the revolutionary message that God sees our daily work—in whatever form it takes—with far more value than we ever imagined.
“The Sacredness of Secular Work does an extraordinary job of being both personally relevant and, more importantly, biblically faithful.”—Randy Alcorn, New York Times bestselling author of Heaven
Does your work matter for eternity?
Sadly, most believers don’t think so. Sure, the 1 percent of the time they spend sharing the gospel with their co-workers matters. But most Christians view the other 99 percent of their time as meaning very little in the grand scheme of things.
But that’s not how God sees it.
Jordan Raynor, a leading voice in the faith and work movement and bestselling author, offers a revolutionary message about how our daily jobs—from baristas and entrepreneurs to stay-at-home parent and coaches—have intrinsic and eternal value. In The Sacredness of Secular Work, he reveals unexpected ways our work truly matters. In this book you’ll discover
• How a low regard of our work limits our understanding of God and His Kingdom
• Inspiring ways your work can reveal God’s kingdom on earth here and now
• Surprising strategies for ensuring your vocation has an eternal legacy
• Vital insights on what God’s view of work tells us about heaven
Combining research, Scripture, and storytelling, Jordan Raynor proves that work, in its diverse forms, is one of the primary activities that brings God delight. This biblical perspective will set you free to pursue your passions and skills and—perhaps for the first time—experience the Creator’s delight in the work of your hands.
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“The Sacredness of Secular Work does an extraordinary job of being both personally relevant and, more importantly, biblically faithful. Jordan Raynor has done his homework and really gets it. I think the smile of God is on this book.”—Randy Alcorn, New York Times bestselling author of Heaven, The Promise of the New Earth, and The Law of Rewards
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By: Jordan Raynor, and others
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Enemies and Neighbors
- Arabs and Jews in Palestine and Israel, 1917-2017
- By: Ian Black
- Narrated by: Michael Page
- Length: 20 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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In Enemies and Neighbors, Ian Black, who has spent over three decades covering events in the Middle East and is currently a fellow at the London School of Economics, offers a major new history of the Arab-Zionist conflict from 1917 to today. Laying the historical groundwork in the final decades of the Ottoman Era, when the first Zionist settlers arrived in the Holy Land, Black draws on a wide range of sources - from declassified documents to oral histories to his own vivid on-the-ground reporting - to recreate the major milestones in the most polarizing conflict of the modern age from both sides.
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Decent historical compilation, poor framing
- By Dan Harris on 07-08-20
By: Ian Black
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- Garrett Kramer
- 04-14-24
So good! Every believer should read this!
This book is a gift to every believer! For those working in the marketplace or supporting ministry this will be an encouragement to your soul and your purpose! Read it read it read it! You can thank Jordan after!
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- Lina
- 04-22-24
Recommended to everyone in the workforce!
Loved this book! It just helped me realize the importance of my day to day at work.
I have to confess I’ve been exhausted lately, not resting properly, which has made me “not that effective” to the Kingdom of God.
This book has given me a new and powerful breath of fresh air!
Loved the book! And the author is now, one of my favorites!
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- Sean Graver
- 01-06-25
Interesting and powerful perspectives
While I've always believed that secular work has Kingdom impact, the author really breaks that concept down to align it with scripture and solidify it. I've recommended this book to many people and have heard similar feedback from them.
The length is just right. So many books are expanded with unnecessary filler chapters to get to a certain length, but not this one. I appreciate that, especially when it comes to audio books. It's a little harder to skip ahead when you can't scan the chapters in advance.
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- Andrew Morrison
- 08-27-24
Insightful and applicable
Encouraging and thought-provoking book on the value of our secular work. I highly recommend this book for anyone questioning their purpose at work or even looking to refocus in their job or career.
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- Anonymous User
- 02-19-25
What a relief!
Amazing message! What a comfort and relief to not share the gospel from a place of guilt or shame. Through this book you tear away the veil of the lie that the great commission is the only commission, yet you also still encourage us to share God with people! Thank you!
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- austin taylor
- 04-04-24
Working for Gods Glory AND eternal reward = Mind blowing and necessary truth!
I have journeyed through my entire life and career desiring to be successful and make an impact professionally, but not knowing how to proactively reconcile that with my desire to serve God and serve others.
As an Enneagram 3 “successful achiever”, this book spoke directly to my core inner desire to succeed, but helps reframe our mindset as Christ followers by focusing our motives on giving all Glory to god while simultaneously giving permission to pursue the hope and joy found in eternal rewards.
This book will be the first I recommend to all who work in the secular world as Mere Christians, and I look forward to going through the workbook online and rereading Gods truths laid out in this book for years to come.
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- Gatchison
- 02-14-24
Bringing a new perspective to our work!
I usually appreciate audio books narrated by the author and Jordan is no different! Excellent message for us all.
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- jlhn hikm
- 04-30-24
TBHSR Review of Sacressness of Secular Work
Jordan's love and compassion for his works and the depth of resourcing sypporting it. Brilliant!
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- Miprip
- 05-31-24
A must read for believers who want their work to last!
Jordan offers a rich and extensive theology of work and eternity, showing readers how to make the most of their earthly efforts in a “secular” work environment. He even challenges the narrative that the most effective Christians aren’t in vocational ministry careers, but in your average workplace in the market. Highly recommend!
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- Joel
- 05-28-24
Annoying and repetitive
Really wanted to like this book. Tried and tried but had to give up. Author and his style just say a lot without making much progress on informing the reader.
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