On a recent walk in an unfamiliar part of town, my husband and I passed an interesting place of business. Jesus Is Your Answer boasted the sign. Underneath this bold statement was the name of the company and then: Doing Business God’s Way.

We had a chuckle at such an outspoken assertion and I peered through the window, curious. What does a company look like that does “Business God’s Way”? And, if I–as a Christian–find this establishment’s evangelistic methods somewhat amusing, what do nonChristians think?

It’s a tricky thing, this work and faith. How do I carry my beliefs into my daily toil and use them not only to benefit me–to keep my attitude Christ-like–but also to shine a light into a dark world? Is it enough to let my actions serve as an example to others? Or must I carry a sign boldly declaring “Jesus Saves”? [click to continue…]

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