Because of our relationship with God (and each other) we can wisely & productively navigate any difficult station in life.
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Here are some books that may assist you in a deeper study of the truths presented in this sermon. While Pastor Mike cannot endorse every concept presented in each book, he does believe these resources will be helpful in profitably thinking through this sermon’s topic.
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- Blomberg, Craig L. Neither Poverty Nor Riches: A Biblical Theology of Possessions. InterVarsity, 1999.
- Bridges, Jerry. Trusting God: Even When Life Hurts. NavPress, 1988.
- Finley, M. I. Ancient Slavery and Modern Ideology. Chatto & Windus, 1980.
- Hammond, Pete, et al. The Marketplace Annotated Bibliography: A Christian Guide to Books on Vocation. IVP, 2002.
- Harris, Murray J. Slave of Christ: A New Testament Metaphor for Total Devotion to Christ. InterVarsity, 2001.
- Martin, Dale. Slavery as Salvation: The Metaphor of Slavery in Pauline Christianity. Yale Press, 1990.
- Novak, Michael. Business as a Calling: Work and the Examined Life. The Free Press, 1996.
- Sherman, Doug and William Hendricks. Your Work Matters to God. NavPress, 1987.
- Swindoll, Charles. Hope Again. Word Publishing, 1996.
- Williams, David. Paul’s Metaphors: Their Context and Character. Hendrickson Publishers, 1999.
- Youssef, Michael. If God is In Control Why is My Life Such a Mess? Thomas Nelson, 1998.
- Zigarelli, Michael. Faith at Work: Overcoming the Obstacles of Being Like Christ in the Workplace. Moody Press, 2000.