Harnessing the Power of Tension | Book Review


Sam Chand argues that “tension is both inevitable and, at least in many cases, desirable in life and leadership.” If his argument seems counterintuitive to you, Harnessing the Power of Tension is a must read. Rather than avoiding tension, Chand … Continue reading Harnessing the Power of Tension | Book Review

Toiling Under the Sun (Ecclesiastes 2:18–26)


Today, I would like you to reflect with the Preacher and me for a few moments on the topic of work. Our text is Ecclesiastes 2:18–26.[1] What we do for a living is very important to us. For many people, work is central to their identity. It is so central, in fact, that one of the first questions we ask people when we meet them is, “What do you do?”—as if this tells us more about them than their family, education, hobbies, or driving passions in life. In traditional societies, what mattered most was whom you were related to. Did … Continue reading Toiling Under the Sun (Ecclesiastes 2:18–26)