Daily Work Spotlights are part of a series of conversations with believers who are pursuing excellence in their daily work while seeking to honor God in all they do.

In my work, I talk with college students every day. Again and again, I hear a familiar theme: a longing for purpose and the pressing question of what they’ll do for work. The question “What do you want to do?” feels both expected and dreaded.

Daily Work Spotlights are part of a series of conversations with believers who are pursuing excellence in their daily work while seeking to honor God in all they do. Through these interviews, we aim to show how faith shapes the way we approach our vocations, from the decisions we make to the way we serve others.

The Co-Labor Conference is coming up soon, and it’s all about helping Christians think biblically about their daily work. Whether you’re a student, a professional, or someone simply curious about how faith connects with daily work, this gathering has something for you.

Many of us know the ache of burnout. It sneaks in quietly. At first, it feels like busyness, but over time it becomes something deeper—a loss of perspective. Burnout happens when we forget God is sovereign and begin to live as if everything depends on us.

If you’ve spent any amount of time following online political commentary in the last few years, you’ve likely come across the following phrase: “Respect the grift.”

Daily Work Spotlights are part of a series of conversations with believers who are pursuing excellence in their daily work while seeking to honor God in all they do.

If you’ve ever clocked in on a job site, built something with your hands, raised kids, fixed a machine, cooked a meal, or managed a team—then you’ve lived out the cultural mandate.

Why Work Matters to God