“Take This Job and Shove It”: Theological Reflections on Work and Vocation

by Steve Hedrick | Mar 7, 2024 | Presence Weekly

Dr. J. Daryl Charles “Vocation entails the basic awareness that based on the image of God (i.e., his likeness), we are created for work, which is a form of worship. Our work is our worship.”Credit: The Office, NBCDr. J. Daryl CharlesIntroduction[1]At this stage of...

A Vision for the High Calling of Investing

by Steve Hedrick | Feb 6, 2024 | Presence Weekly

By intentionally reminding ourselves of the true purpose of investing, our hearts are directed outward to our neighbors near and far.Image Credit: Techicy.comOur investment dollars can shape the world—and our hearts— for good or ill.By  Dr. Amy L. Sherman Not long ago...

Presence [Volume 1, Issue 2]

by Steve Hedrick | Nov 3, 2023 | Presence Weekly

A Journal for Servants and Leaders in the Public SquareWelcome to the second issue of Presence!First, a word.For the past year, our President and his wife have been dealing with the life-threatening health concern of a close family member. This has produced long...

Narcissism in Leadership

by Steve Hedrick | Nov 3, 2023 | Presence Journal

by Rev. Michael CogginCover of Michael Coggin’s forthcoming book, “On Spiritual Abuse”Rev. Michael CogginNote: This essay is from the author’s forthcoming book, On Spiritual Abuse, and this excerpt was was given to Faithful Presence for...

The Important Contrast of Our Values

by Steve Hedrick | Nov 3, 2023 | Presence Journal

Lessons on Faithful Presence from 1 PeterJames Tissot (Nantes, France, 1836–1902, Chenecey-Buillon, France). Get Thee Behind Me, Satan (Rétire-toi, Satan), 1886-1896. Opaque watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper, Image: 5 11/16 x 8 5/8 in. (14.4 x 21.9 cm)....