#161 Housebound prayers, computer programming, art and music - what counts as kingdom work?
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March 16, 2023
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Tom answers practical questions about the role of those unable to be physically active - does their prayer and meditation make a difference in the kingdom? A computer programmer questions whether his work is a worthwhile activity in Kingdom terms? Are there any forms of art that go against our image-bearing creativity?
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