Work on any scale, whether it be making lattes or leading large companies, is never simply a means to an end. Whether or not you work for any kind of Christian ministry, work is one of the largest ways you image Jesus to the world. Instead of providing means for never-ending consumption, our work is a way to contribute to God’s vision of flourishing in the world.

Ten years ago, ASF Member Alex Garcia and his family were suddenly in dire need of help. His beloved mother, Margo, suffered a massive stroke, which would require immediate and permanent assistance. He found help for his mom through a refugee, and he shares how he recently got to help “Friends of Refugees.”

It’s one thing to desire a 24-hour period of time to stop, rest, delight, and worship–another thing altogether to make it practical. If we all want it, then why is it so hard?