Common Grace: The State of Today’s Church
This is the second blog post in the five-part Common Grace series by Case Thorp. In this series on the state and future of the American church, I propose a renewal of the doctrine of common grace, which, while not...
Common Grace: Waning Grace?
Today’s blog post kicks off a five week series of articles on Common Grace by Case Thorp. Common Grace is not often a topic for sermons or conversations, and yet it is vital if we hope to “live by faith...
Local Spotlight – Price Concrete Studio
Please accept our apologies for the technical issues you encountered yesterday when trying to view the video of Caleb Lawson. The problem has been resolved, and there is an active hyperlink at the end of the fourth paragraph. It is...
Hallelujah!
This week is filled with various church services moving us towards the culmination of Easter, which will be celebrated this Sunday. And celebrate we should because without the resurrection it is game over—no redemption, no salvation, no hope. The resurrection...
Workplace Stress… Ughhh!
In the last ten days, I have been reminded of the stress and strain of business and the solace that can come from the Scriptures instead of the latest self-help, business book. Oh, do not get me wrong - I...
Common Practices
This week’s blog is a little different than what is normally featured. However, we at The Collaborative believe this is an important discussion that should be happening in our churches regarding possible expressions of the integration of faith, work, and...
Digital Minimimalism
Occasionally, we try to feature books that help us on our journey of thriving for the glory of God. Given that we are constantly bombarded with technology, this new book Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport has caught my attention. In...
What is Responsibility: Part II
To create is to take ownership. When an author writes a book, a painter paints a painting, or a director directs a movie, they are responsible for that work. When an artist stands before an audience and explains their work,...
What is Responsibility: Part 1
When we look at a child, we look at someone who has little to no responsibility. Certainly, an infant has no responsibility. A six month old eats, poops, and sleeps. Any smile or gurgle she deigns to give us from...
A Faith and Work Eulogy
The term ‘eulogy’ means good words. The etymology of the word is Greek, eu for good and logos for words. Good words are spoken at a funeral about the life of the deceased as a way to appropriate the goodness,...
Culture Eats Abortion Legal Strategies for Breakfast
Management guru Peter Drucker famously said, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” He spoke of one’s corporate culture hijacking a new approach in the marketplace or in the office. The adage also applies to any institutional or national culture that seeks...
Starting Well: Reflecting on the Orlando Fellows’ Inaugural Year
Any time a new initiative is started there can be confusion as to how it fits in with the whole, especially if the initiative is multi-faceted, and The Collaborative is no exception. While our branding, communication efforts, and public events...
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