Taking your soul to work
Subtitle: overcoming the nine deadly sins of the workplace
By: R. Paul Stevens and Alvin Ung ; [foreword by Eugene H. Peterson]
Contributors: Ung, Alvin, 1971-
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Pub.
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Grand Rapids, Mich
Language: eng
Number of pages: 200
ISBN-13: 9780802865595
Subjects: Employees; Religious life; Conduct of life
Description: R. Paul Stevens and Alvin Ung tap into the wisdom of the Bible and the Christian spiritual tradition to redefine the workplace as an arena for personal spiritual growth. Together they discuss real-life dilemmas and give practical guidance on turning professional work into the catalyst for a richer, more balanced spiritual life. --from publisher description
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 183-190) and indexes.
Table of contents: title: Pt. 1. Nine soul-sapping struggles in the workplace : introducting the deadly work sins; title: Pride : grasping equality with God; title: Greed : the desire for more; title: Lust : the erotic workplace; title: Gluttony : excessive consumption of food; title: Anger : the burning desire to control; title: Sloth : pathological busyness; title: Envy : the pain of another's advancement; title: Restlessness : the desire to run away; title: Boredom : slow death in the workplace; title: Pt. 2. Nine life-giving resources for workplace spirituality : introducing the Spirit's fruit; title: Joy : more than happiness at work; title: Goodness : unselfconscious giving; title: Love : the greatest thing to give and receive; title: Self-control : resolving the work-life dilemma; title: Gentleness : the strength of meekness; title: Faithfulness : workplace integrity; title: Kindness : putting others at ease; title: Patience : remaining where you are with hope; title: Peace : bringing wholeness and harmony; title: Pt. 3. Nine fruits of workplace spirituality : outcomes of a Spirit-led life; title: Continuous prayer; title: Persistent gratitude; title: Beautiful purity; title: Joyful relinquishment; title: Surrendered contentment; title: Life-giving rhythms; title: Neighbor-love; title: Vocational confidence; title: Practical heavenly-mindedness.