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Prayer in the Workplace
Of the 132 instances recorded in the Gospels, 122 of Jesus' interactions with people took place in homes or places of business, not in places of worship. He prayed and healed and ministered in the midst of daily life – in the streets of the marketplaces and in the family kitchens. He may have said, “Come to Me,” but in truth, He went to people and touched them where they lived and worked. Get...
Prayer in the Workplace
Of the 132 instances recorded in the Gospels, 122 of Jesus' interactions with people took place in homes or places of business, not in places of worship. He prayed and healed and ministered in the midst of daily life – in the streets of the marketplaces and in the family kitchens. He may have said, “Come to Me,” but in truth, He went to people and touched them where they lived and worked. Get...
Faith at Work
When Mary was sixteen and getting ready to go to Harvard, she wanted to study business. She also wanted to serve Jesus. Torn by what she saw as conflicting desires, she marched into the office of her Presbyterian pastor in Salinas, California, and presented her career dilemma. 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...
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...
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When the Lord took hold of Charles Jemison, He tamed a tiger. Jemison is a supervisor for a manufacturing firm. He had accepted Christ at an early age. The demanding work schedule of the aggressive Jemison preempted church attendance. As he progressed in his position,...
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
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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...
