When people ask me what I do, I usually sum it up in one word: proofreading. "It’s great,” I assure them. "It’s only been a year since I got my B.A. and I already have a 'real’ job.”

Of course, I don’t just check for comma splices and dangling modifiers. I also pull together our Quicktakes and Happenings, do a lot of research and even write occasionally. In conversation, many will ask, "And you actually enjoy that??

Yes, I do. Despite the sudden relevance of Dilbert cartoons to my life, I love my job.

The power of words has always fascinated me. Words can be helpful, hurtful, life-changing. God spoke the world into being. Jesus is called the Word. God has given us words to express ourselves, and with such a gift comes enormous responsibility.

Christian media in particular has a unique role in conveying the truth. It has the chance to relate the good news, the bad news and the Good News. I confess that I have not always had a great interest in current events, but my work here has challenged me to keep my eyes open to the world around me. In so doing, I have seen, in Canada, both the presence of God and a huge need for Him.

More practically speaking, God is also present at the ChristianWeek office. It is a privilege to work in an environment where everyone is striving to build God’s Kingdom. Here, we build it with photos, headlines, columns, ads, articles and captions. Of course, we make mistakes. But the blessing of working in an office with people who support each other in prayer has already made my job, which is a constant learning process, easier and more fun.

I know you’re already aware that we’re not perfect, because one of my favourite tasks is to prepare the Letters to the Editor. ChristianWeek readers don’t hesitate to point out things they feel we need to work on. What’s amazing is that we also benefit from the praise and prayers of our readers.

In short, the reason I enjoy my job isn’t because I love words, nor is it because I never have a bad day or make mistakes. (I’m still waiting for one of my old English professors to send me a copy of the paper marked up with red pen.) My job is worth it because God is here, and He is working through ChristianWeek. As Ian Thomas said about the story of Moses, "Any bush will do, as long as God is in it."