Taking It to Work: Something happens when a grandfather takes hold of his young grandson’s hand. Confidence, stability, and direction are instantly transmitted into that warm grasp. I still remember. . . the fear of tripping, or getting lost, or feeling alone was entirely expelled as that seemingly huge, but gentle hand completely engulfed mine. As a young child, I Read more…
Taking It to Work: I think that I think, too little of God. Today’s scriptures, and listening to God’s Spirit speak to my heart; I am reminded of a gathering of men and women who had little issue with thinking too little of God. I remember sitting at the table with a young missionary and his wife. We were in Read more…
Taking It to Work: I am not sure about you, but I have rarely had an easy win when it has come to my spiritual development. Just like a good track or weightlifting coach, God has “pushed me” to longer runs, more reps, and heavier weights. Not because he wanted me to suffer and struggle, but because he wanted me Read more…
Taking It to Work: One of the hardest lessons in life is to learn not to worry. As a business owner, I have been brought very close to bankruptcy three times. First through a very dishonest businessman, then a worldwide recession and the last time was by a devastating natural disaster. Each of those threats paralyzed my thinking, caused unbelievable stress Read more…
Taking It to Work: I remember hearing an old WWII veteran say that there was an unbreakable bond that developed with the guys with whom he fought, celebrated and suffered; “We’ll be friends forever, actually brothers.” He went on to say that when you go through times like that, “You get real, and you get real close.” As we go Read more…
Taking It to Work: What is the work of your life? If you were to be asked this by a colleague, you may say that you’re an engineer, a business owner, a custodian or a teacher. But if Jesus were to ask you the same question, “What is the work of your life?”, how would you respond? My guess is Read more…
Taking It to Work: It’s hard to believe that when we give our lives to God, we become so much more than who we were. We still look the same, and feel almost the same, but our faith says something different. We become a new person, empowered by the God who created us, who now resides in us through the Read more…
Taking It to Work: Forgiveness at work? We talk about forgiveness at church, but for most, the term “forgiveness” really does not seem to have application at work, except maybe when it comes to loan-forgiveness, where a financial institution may waive a debt. But that’s pretty rare too! On the other hand, twenty years ago, Patrick Lencioni wrote a best Read more…
Taking It to Work: It is said that pride is a disease which makes everyone sick, except for the carrier. One of my favorite games to watch is rugby. My sons played it in their younger years, and it was non-stop action and hustle, lots of fun, even as a spectator. One of my favorite aspects of the game, the Read more…
Taking It to Work: If you have been a Christian for any time at all, you are already familiar with today’s scriptures. They are easy to understand, but very, very hard to truly live out. In a way, they separate the men from the boys in living out the Christian life. Colossians 3:2 says we, as Christ followers, are to Read more…