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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?...
Work is Good
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 * God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. (Genesis 1:31a) Growing up I was warned by my parents to watch out for "bad" 4-letter words. For some reason they would pop into my head just trying not to think about them. One has...
Labor of Love
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 * MONDAY MORNING, rush hour, road construction. Six words that bring despair to the heart of the commuter. Six words that describe one reason why so many working Americans spend Monday morning mourning Monday. During one such frustrating...
Set Apart at Work
Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart... (Jeremiah 1:5 - NIV) 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 * Sundays are not more spiritual than Monday! Mondays are not "just work" with Sundays being the really spiritual days. Jesus did not...
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