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How to Really Know What Matters in Your Work
“Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on the mountainside and sat down…and he began to teach them.” (Matthew 5:1-2) If you’re like I am, you work for a living. It’s not always fun, it’s not always meaningful, but most months it pays the bills. Let me ask you to take two minutes and think about this job of yours. Think about the tasks involved, the people with whom you typically associate, the...
How to Really Know What Matters in Your Work
“Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on the mountainside and sat down…and he began to teach them.” (Matthew 5:1-2) If you’re like I am, you work for a living. It’s not always fun, it’s not always meaningful, but most months it pays the bills. Let me ask you to take two minutes and think about this job of yours. Think about the tasks involved, the people with whom you typically associate, the...
Prayer as Preparation for Our Work
Modern life militates against prayer as preparation for our daily work. Now that our household is an empty nest, I find time for solitude and spiritual reflection in the morning. When our four children were home, however, my morning model for the children was “prayer on the run.” Sometime during the day they might see me alone with my Bible, and we finally settled on Sunday...
What To Do When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed at Work
Feeling overwhelmed at work can be caused by a wide range of both external and internal factors. Sometimes there’s an easily identifiable reason you’re overwhelmed, but often there are several culprits working together to make you feel like you can barely cope. Let’s take a look at some of the common causes of work stress and what you can do to alleviate the pressure! Unrealistic Expectations at...
When People Let You Down
Was any Bible character let down by more people than Joseph? (See Genesis 37-40) Think of the disappointments he experienced in the first thirty years of his life. He was let down by his family. His mother had died when he was very young. His father was overindulgent and openly displayed unhealthy favoritism toward him. Joseph’s ten brothers were so envious that they heartlessly plotted to kill...
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The Heartiest and Best Employment
Get Your Free e-Book HereWant to learn more on what the Bible says about work? Sign up below for a free e-Book on the subject! First Name * Last Name * Email * It’s a pleasure to have a good employer. It’s a pleasure to have satisfying work. To make a heart commitment...
Hurry Sickness – Diagnosis and Cure
Let me introduce you to Paul. Paul has Hurry Sickness: A disproportionate amount of his emotional energies are consumed struggling against the normal constraints of time. “How can I move faster and do more and more things in less and less time?” is the question that...
Gratitude is the Motivator
I'm going to challenge you to be a full-time, on-purpose Christ follower at work, at home, at your kid's soccer game, even in rush-hour traffic when the maniac in the sports car cuts you off.But you have to be motivated. You have to want to. What makes us want...
Would Moses Have Made a Good CEO?
Today's workplace is a largely untapped mission field where God wants to use each person regardless of level, position, or title. But to whom much is given, much is expected. Since workplace culture is influenced from the top down, Christian leaders and CEOs have a...
A Tragically Missed Opportunity – A True Story
When the Lord took hold of Charles Jemison, He tamed a tiger. Jemison is a supervisor for a manufacturing firm. He had accepted Christ at an early age. The demanding work schedule of the aggressive Jemison preempted church attendance. As he progressed in his position,...
