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Work: Curse, Blessing, or…?
As I drive to work in the morning, I sometimes glance into the faces of other drivers and the passengers in their cars. Because of the time of day and the normal patterns of life, I presume almost every one of us is headed for work. I must say I don’t see many smiles. We’re a haggard bunch, by and large. Get Your Free e-Book HereWant to learn more on what the Bible says about work?...
Work: Curse, Blessing, or…?
As I drive to work in the morning, I sometimes glance into the faces of other drivers and the passengers in their cars. Because of the time of day and the normal patterns of life, I presume almost every one of us is headed for work. I must say I don’t see many smiles. We’re a haggard bunch, by and large. Get Your Free e-Book HereWant to learn more on what the Bible says about work?...
Appointed for Work
Keeping His presence your priority at work is essential. FACT: you can do nothing of significance without Him. Listen to Jesus: "I am the vine, and you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will bear much fruit; for you can do nothing without me." John 15:5 (GNT) Get Your Free e-Book HereWant to learn more on what the Bible says about work? Sign up below for a free...
Don’t Let Your Workplace Divert You from God’s Plan
Too many people never reach their goal which they set for themselves in their workplace. They entered their workplace with a clear sense of mission and a high determination "to make a difference." Along the way there is a trembling, or a sorrow, or even a sense of failure that the highest and best of ideals are not and may not be reached. Get Your Free e-Book HereWant to learn more on what the...
Meeting Jesus at Work
Read John 21:1-12 What is My Workplace Like? A long night on the water. Acrid smoke fills the air from torches lit to draw fish to the light and nets, burning eyes that have been awake all night, straining to see through the dark. Waves slap against the boat. Hour after hour nets go out and are pulled back empty. The men on the boat say nothing. Working together in silence, each is...
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What’s That Bible Doing On Your Desk?
As a young executive, I remember my dad telling me: "I don't trust anyone who has a bible on their desk at the office." I was immediately ready for an argument. How could he be so cynical? Weren't these people being a "good witness?" I asked him why he felt so...
Work is a Place Where You Live Out Your Faith
As I look across the landscape of believers today, I see a lot of Christians wrestling with what a true disciple of Christ should look like in the workplace. Somewhere along the way, we've lost our vision for how Christ would conduct ministry at work. Over the last...
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...
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...
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...
