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November 21st – Bloom Where You’re Planted
Taking It to Work: There is an old saying, that we should, “bloom where we are planted.” Although not a direct quote from the Bible, I do believe the Bible supports the concept. In Jeremiah 29, where so many Israelites were exiled from Jerusalem to Babylon (a horrible situation if […]
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November 20th – Break Time
Taking It to Work: Today we address the bad idea of the seven day work week, which many of us have. Here’s a little history: About three centuries after Jesus walked the earth, Christianity had gotten so strong that the Holy Day to rest and honor to the Lord was […]
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November 20th – Seeds of Blessing
Taking It to Work: Long-term, what do you think will matter most about your time in the workplace? When I was a teenager, I worked as a helper to a few air-conditioning technicians. The job taught me much about refrigeration systems, electrical systems, ductwork, and very hot Florida attics. But […]
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November 19th – Good Directions
Taking It to Work: Remember the story of Martha and Mary? They lived together and opened their home to Jesus and the disciples. Martha was running around trying to get all the preparations done that were required for that amount of guests. Instead of helping, Mary, her sister, was at […]
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November 18th – Scheduling Works
Taking It to Work: “Where did the time go?” How often have you heard that expression? Whether we are in amazement that the year is half over already, or that our workday whipped by in a blink, it seems that time can easily get away from us. The busyness of […]
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November 15th – More Than Chatter
Taking It to Work: “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me.” That may be a popular saying, but just because something is popular, or even accepted by most, it does not make it truth, and biblically, and experientially, that saying is far from true. […]
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November 14th – Unfair
Taking It to Work: Is God fair? I just watched a movie on the life of Princess Diana. It gave me a surprising glimpse into the life of royalty. Although, not really what the movie was about, one of the realities that hit me is the incredible chasm that can […]
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November 12th – Provision or Provider?
Taking It to Work: Where do you get your peace? What do you hunger for? I woke up the other morning and my favorite, safe-bet, low-risk stock completely tanked, 22% in one day. It reported underperformance and got hit with a lawsuit on the same day. I’m not going to […]
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November 11th – Wanna Do Lunch?
Taking It to Work: Talking about our faith at work can be very intimidating, especially talking with those who are not yet Christians. I say not yet, because it is very likely that some of those non-believers are being drawn to the Father, and will at some later time answer […]
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November 8th – Lording or Leading?
Taking It to Work: Frustration always brings about the best in us doesn’t it? When things go wrong, when mistakes are repeated, when plans fail, this is when we are at our best, right? Well, maybe for you, but not for me. In fact, frustration likely brings out the side […]
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November 7th – Bitter Blessings
Taking It to Work: Does God allow trials in our life? Well, experientially and biblically, we know the answer is, “Yes”. We have all had them, and in the Bible we see many examples, great and small, of trials Jesus took his disciples through, as He was growing them into […]
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November 5th – Pray for Them
Taking It to Work: Could you imagine what would happen if some of the key players in the government were to be saved and started following the Holy Spirit’s lead, in voting, making policy, and truly living out their faith at those high positions? Just a half dozen or so […]
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November 4th – This Little Light of Mine
Taking It to Work: I once played a game where I was blindfolded and had to be led around like I was blind. It is hard to imagine that some have to live that way – no light, just total darkness all the time. I often think about if I […]
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November 1st – Fear Must Bow to Faith
Taking It to Work: Can fear and true faith exist together? That sounds like a loaded questions doesn’t it? If we say we don’t fear, we know that’s not true, but does admitting we have fear show our faith in God is not true, or strong, or real? Should I […]
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October 31st – Good Listening
Taking It to Work: Are you a good listener, or do you think you are a good listener? I have to admit, when I really pay attention to my listening skills, I’m really not very good, but I also don’t think of it as a spiritual issue. I say to […]
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October 30th – What Do You Want to Be?
Taking it to Work: What do you want to be when you grow up? That has got to be one of the most common questions posed in the early years of life. When my boys were little they loved when the garbage truck would come each week. Not so much […]
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October 29th – To Men or Majesty?
Taking It to Work: To be a “servant” holds very little value in our society, and less in many societies before us. In fact, I’m not sure I know of any cultures where the most esteemed people are the servants, except for the Christian culture. In fact, it seems God’s […]
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October 28th – The Hope of Glory
Taking It to Work: Have you ever stopped to compare our lives with the lives of kings and emperors of long ago? The comforts and conveniences we have outdo even the great King Solomon. I always think of just a few things starting with the first letter of the alphabet, […]
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October 25th – Skillful Sailing School
Taking It to Work: It is said that we are either in a storm, coming out of a storm, or heading into one; experience says that’s the truth. We know now that storms of disease, isolation, and misinformation can be worldwide, affecting billions across the globe. We also know that […]
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October 24th – My Super Job
Taking It to Work: Remember Clark Kent, aka Superman? Well, even when disguised as a mild-mannered reporter, he never forgot that he had a bigger job than just working at the Daily Planet. His mission, his assignment, his calling was meant for greater impact, and his x-ray vision and super-hearing […]