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Your Work Matters: Working with God
Father, we thank you for this food which you have provided. We thank you for our home, and for all of the many ways you have watched over us this day. Several times each day my wife and I have cause to pray for and with our children. Many of these prayers are simple and heart felt prayers of gratitude. Get Your Free e-Book HereMillions of Christians look great on Sunday but switch God OFF by...
Your Work Matters: Working with God
Father, we thank you for this food which you have provided. We thank you for our home, and for all of the many ways you have watched over us this day. Several times each day my wife and I have cause to pray for and with our children. Many of these prayers are simple and heart felt prayers of gratitude. Get Your Free e-Book HereMillions of Christians look great on Sunday but switch God OFF by...
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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Dr. James Dobson Family Talk with Doug Spada
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Momma Dog's Vacation
We all need a break occasionally. This was painfully brought to my attention recently when I found myself snapping at my kids with the least bit of provocation, and my 13-year-old dryly remarked, “Aren’t WE grumpy?!” It was time to get out of Dodge.I...
What's Your Moan Time at Work?
Moan: def. verb - to grumble, whine, complain or gripe either in thought or word.What if God actually cares more about your Monday than Sunday?Your work is valuable to God. He never intended any part of your life to be kept apart from a relationship with Him. In fact,...
