
- 208 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
Sometimes Work Hurts
We might be discouraged, disillusioned, or devastated by our work. We might experience trauma or harassment on the job, or we may have experienced work loss by getting fired. If you've been beat up, burnt out, or brokenhearted by work, you're not alone.
The Bible tells us that work will be difficultāfilled with thorns and thistlesābut no one prepares us for the pain we experience on the job. In When Work Hurts Meryl Herr
- Explores the emotional, relational, and vocational pain that work causes and helps us rebound and build resilience so we can fully participate with God in his mission,
- Walks through the biblical story of the Israelites' journey of exile, return, and rebuilding as a framework for spiritual and practical resources for navigating work loss, and
- Shows that we can take comfort in the fact that God is at work in the midst of our work to bring healing and hope.
"This book is a timely, uplifting resource that speaks to both the heart and mind. With a deep understanding of Scripture and descriptions about her journey, Herr expertly helps readers who want to integrate faith into their professional lives and navigate workplace challenges to reclaim a sense of purpose and hope." āĀ Library Journal Review, February 2025
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Dedication Page
- Contents
- Introduction: The Pain of Work
- 1 When the Walls Fall Down
- 2 Feeling like an Exile
- 3 Learning to See in the Dark
- 4 Sensing a New Calling
- 5 Staying on Task
- 6 Making Sense of It All
- 7 Working in a Battle Zone
- 8 Being Exploited and Oppressed
- 9 Realizing It's Me
- 10 Remembering to Hope
- 11 Working in the New Jerusalem
- Acknowledgments
- Notes
- Praise for When Work Hurts
- About the Author
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- Copyright