Read Article Common Ground April 2021 Edtn 15 min read God, Creation, and the Good of Work Andrew Shamy “Certain things,” writes philosopher Josef Pieper, “can be adequately discussed only if at the same time we speak of the whole of the world and of life.” Faith & Work
Read Article Common Ground April 2021 Edtn 5 min read Editorial: The Good of Work John Dennison Over a year ago, as New Zealand went into the first lockdown, Venn launched Common Ground. Faith & Work
Read Article Common Ground April 2021 Edtn 3 min read The Work of Art Ashleigh Tuck Weaving has a rich history across the world. It was generally a highly valued skill because of its very practical and needed end products: baby slings, fishing nets, carry bags, and clothing. Arts, Photography, Music
Read Article Common Ground April 2021 Edtn 13 min read Field Notes: Daniel Mazengarb Olivia Witney Yes, I graduated from Victoria University, Wellington, in 2012 with my bachelor’s, but I’ve never been particularly passionate about Law or Economics. Faith & Work Interviews
Read Article Common Ground April 2021 Edtn 4 min read An Enlarged Vision Luke Fenwick Since its publication in 1680 Joachim Neander’s hymn, “Lobe den Herren, den mächtigen König der Ehren,” has been sung in Christian worship as a magnificent hymn of praise to God, who is Lord over all. Arts, Photography, Music
Read Article Common Ground April 2021 Edtn 4 min read Embracing Silence Frank Ritchie Jesus had a purpose, a mission, and work to undertake. He was regularly serving others. It was worthwhile work—the sort of work that would cause many to give everything and burn themselves out. Living Well