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Author: John PletcherDr. John Elton Pletcher is Lead Pastor at Manor Church in Lancaster, PA where he regularly teaches theology of work and leads in faith-at-work integration. He also teaches as adjunct faculty at Indiana Wesleyan University. John’s books include: Joy & Thriving: Grow Stronger in the Tough Times, Henry’s Glory: A Story for Discovering Lasting Significance in Your Daily Work, Henry’s Christmas: A Story for Discovering God’s Joyous Work at Advent, and coauthor of EmotiConversations: Working through our deepest places. John and his wife, Nancy, have three sons.

  • Theology 101

Citizens of the U.S. have an uncanny fascination with U.K. royalty. Our founding fathers spent so much time, energy, and…

  • Theology 101
Cultivate Your Daily Work by Weeding

By: John Pletcher

5 minute read

Mid-summer flowerbeds can be monstrously frightening. A few months ago, the dark mulch was rich and thick. The edges were…

  • Arts & Culture
  • At Work
A Labor Day Prayer (If We Dare)

By: John Pletcher

5 minute read

Throughout the years, I’ve noticed a mischievous thing about Labor Day weekend. If I’m not careful, I miss it. I…

  • At Work

To my surprise, the unique display is still standing in the store. I have not shopped here in several months,…

  • Public Square
After Roe v. Wade: How Should We Then Live?

By: John Pletcher

6 minute read

In spite of the prior leak, I was stunned upon hearing the news: The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade….

  • At Work
What About Lent At Work?

By: John Pletcher

4 minute read

“I’m giving up chocolate!” “This year, I’m keeping my cheese and chocolate, but giving up all social media. Goodbye, Facebook…

  • Theology 101

Panic! Perhaps you’re feeling it. The countdown is on. Holidays are quickly approaching. Family and friends are coming! There might…

  • At Work

I bet you’ve seriously considered—or at least contemplated—quitting your job. I get it. Most of us have over the past…

  • Arts & Culture
  • Theology 101
Seeing Others with Divine Wonder

By: John Pletcher

5 minute read

Each time I’ve watched Wonder—the movie based on R.J. Palacio’s award-winning novel—I’ve been ambushed by this oh-so-moving story about a…

  • At Work
What If We Take Gentleness to Work?

By: John Pletcher

6 minute read

Right now,  it seems everyone is on edge and short-fused. Leaders encounter feisty clients and coworkers during normal seasons, but…