Arbor Church Work that Matters: The Work of Care
May 11, 2025
This Mother's Day, the discussion highlights the profound work of caregiving, emphasizing the quiet heroism often overlooked in daily life. Personal stories reveal the challenges and joys of parenting through a faith-driven lens, especially during demanding times. The importance of community involvement in care is stressed, showcasing how even small acts of kindness can spark significant change. Listeners are encouraged to redefine success from personal gain to serving others, fostering a deeper appreciation for the unnoticed labor of love in our lives.
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Lori Unger's Parenting Journey
- Lori Unger shares how her journey into motherhood was shaped by God's timing and led to her becoming a dedicated caregiver despite challenges.
- Her vocation as a parent emerged from trusting God to steward the gift of children intentionally and faithfully.
Value of Quiet Care Work
- Quiet, unseen caregiving work is foundational and sacred, even if it lacks public applause or recognition.
- God values sacrificial, attentive, slow work of care over efficiency and external achievements.
Faith Shown Through Care
- True religion involves caring for vulnerable people, showing faith through loving action toward those in need.
- Faith that ignores the struggling and only seeks the successful is not the kind God honors.
