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Our Work and Our Calling
When we were children, how many times did interested (or nosey!) relatives or acquaintances ask us: "What are you going to be when you grow up?" The same question pursued us through junior high school and high school; in college, the question persisted, except then we were asking ourselves : "What should I do with my life? What kind of job do I want?" In mid-life, the question is still there,...
Our Work and Our Calling
When we were children, how many times did interested (or nosey!) relatives or acquaintances ask us: "What are you going to be when you grow up?" The same question pursued us through junior high school and high school; in college, the question persisted, except then we were asking ourselves : "What should I do with my life? What kind of job do I want?" In mid-life, the question is still there,...
A Spiritual Awakening at Work
Over one hundred thirty years ago, a spiritual awakening occurred in America that resulted in over one million people coming to Christ. Most say that this was the greatest revival in American history. The origins of that revival started and were sustained in the workplace. Today, there is a similar worldwide movement of God occurring in the workplace. God is raising up men and women who are...
A Mustard Seed Story
Tired of that job? We hear that a lot--and we may feel it at times. The third quarter numbers are in, and the boss is taking it out on you. All your co-workers cheat on the company and you don't want to, but if you don't it may expose their ways. What do you do? Work is good, but jobs are sometimes tough. God is the first worker, and in the opening chapter of the Bible God created Adam and Eve...
Sharpening Your Generational, Relational Ax In Your Workplace
What could happen in the workplace if Christians in business had a generational, relational ax to sharpen instead of one to grind? “If the ax is dull and its edge unsharpened, more strength is needed, but skill will bring success.” ~ Ecclesiastes 10:10 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...
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Going Public
Get Your Free e-Book HereMillions of Christians look great on Sunday but switch God OFF by Monday morning. Sign up below for a free e-Book on growing your WorkLife! First Name * Last Name * Email * Get Your Free Book As followers of Christ in today's marketplace,...
The Glory of the Ordinary
The fact that Jesus worked as a carpenter serves as a reminder to us that Jesus came into this world in ordinary fashion, aside from the fact of the virgin birth. He was born to two poor parents. When He was a baby, He did all the things that normal babies do -- He...
Living and Leaving the American Dream
Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night.... Then you will be prosperous and successful. - Joshua 1:8I was a black man living the American dream, advancing quickly up the executive ladder with General Motors (GM) in...
The CEO as Pastor
Ever notice how often the term "CEO" comes up in describing pastors? The other day it surfaced in a book on church leadership. There was a section devoted to "The pastor as CEO." It wasn’t flattering.Do some pastors behave like Chief...
God is In the Construction Business
I was in the middle of a remodel and had reached the point where a subcontractor was coming in to complete the siding, sheetrock, and roofing of the home on which we were working. For several weeks I'd been feeling called to return to Nicaragua to complete...
