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How to Leave a Job
Then the Lord said to Moses, “Go up this mountain in the Abarim range and see the land I have given the Israelites. After you have seen it, you too will be gathered to your people, as your brother Aaron was, for when the community rebelled at the waters in the Desert of Zin, both of you disobeyed my command to honor me as holy before their eyes."...Moses said to the Lord, “May...
How to Leave a Job
Then the Lord said to Moses, “Go up this mountain in the Abarim range and see the land I have given the Israelites. After you have seen it, you too will be gathered to your people, as your brother Aaron was, for when the community rebelled at the waters in the Desert of Zin, both of you disobeyed my command to honor me as holy before their eyes."...Moses said to the Lord, “May...
Guilt and the Working Mom
I cuddled my five-month-old firstborn, wishing she were awake, wishing the evening were longer. She slept as only a baby can, her soft breath caressing my neck. I wished I could coo to her, watch her smile, laugh, drool — anything. It was 7 p.m. She had done those things earlier with Nana—while I was at work. As I held her and cried, I asked myself, Would she know which one of...
Work Is Not Cursed
The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. (Genesis 2:15) Let's clear up a common misunderstanding and hopefully change some thinking. Have you ever heard of work being referred to as "cursed"? Have you ever viewed your work as less than holy or not equal to other religious activities? This is simply not true--and it causes most Christians to...
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 negative about this practice. "David," he said, "my experience has taught me that if someone has to wear their religion on their sleeve,...
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