spirituality@work - 10 ways to balance your life on-the-job
By Gregory F. A. Pierce
Inviting us to pause, reflect, and act with the God who is already present, Gregory Pierce boldly confronts and honestly evaluates our struggle to find meaning in the workplace. Unlike books that try to impose religion on the world of work, spirituality@work promotes an authentic spirituality that is rooted in the nitty-gritty of the workplace. Pierce shows how each of us can successfully balance our work with other aspects of life.
Binding: Hardcover, Pages: 168, Size: 6 X 9
Reviews
This faith-in-action book incorporates quotes from fellow workers and gives realistic examples for success.
- 3/1/2003 By My Daily Visitor
'spirituality@work is a well-written exercise in positivity and motivation, but what struck me most was the much-appreciated realism found throughout.'
- 7/1/2001 By St. Anthony Messenger magazine
'So many books about spirituality are oriented toward introversion. Finally, extroverts have something on spiritual growth that is written for them. Gregory Pierce offers a fresh and effective approach for discovering and relating to the divine. This book will not only help readers in their busy work life but also in the very way they view and experience all of life. It contains a happy combination of inspiration and practicality. I highly recommend it for anyone who desires a fresh and helpful approach to spiritual growth.'
- 3/20/2001 By Joyce Rupp, spiritual guide and author of May I Have This Dance?
Readers trained in the tradition of 'spirituality' should find it relatively easy to relate to the ten disciplines, and the vividness of Pierce's writing will help many who are not so trained. The disciplines range all the way from 'surrounding yourself with 'sacred objects'' to dealing with others as you would have them deal with you.
- 1/1/2003 By Lay Net Winter 2003 Issue
'For anyone who works, this book offers a unique and provocative action guide for developing our spirituality on the job.'
- 1/1/2001 By Al Gini, coeditor, Business Ethics Quarterly
'Traditional pieties just don't harmonize with today's workplace, but what should we put in their place?...Pierce's analysis is deeply rewarding and a rich reflection.'
- 1/1/2001 By David Neff, editor, Christianity Today
'Pierce has given me a tool kit that has enabled me to merge the secular with the spiritual. This is NOT a how-to-become-a-saint book; it is a practical guide to a better life. I love it.'
- 1/1/2001 By Libby Dorsey, president, FundWell.com
'Spirituality@work addresses our need to assimilate our faith into our work by providing guidelines to begin the journey and by giving encouragement to follow ones own path. Gregory Pierce is well qualified to explore the topic. As a husband and father, writer and editor, businessman and volunteer, little league coach and wearer of many other hats, he shares the struggles of his readers. The authors basic premise is that contemplative spirituality is simply impractical for the average working adult. Pierce contends that if one can find God only by flight from the world, then most of us will never achieve union with God. Readers who long for a closer union with God in the midst of daily endeavors will find Pierce and friends to be competent and compassionate companions for their journeys.'
- 12/1/2002 By Spiritual Life (WINTER 2002]