Taking It to Work: To do well in life, from a work perspective or an eternal perspective, there is nothing more important than understanding expectations. It is very hard to please a boss when you are not clear on his or her expectations. A good leader will carefully communicate what is expected from each team member, but even the best Read more…
Taking It to Work: We all want success and prosperity. We go to school to be educated, work to hone our skills, and stay up on our industry and its new developments. But what about working to live the most sinless life we can? We won’t find that message in very many career advancement courses or professional seminars, but we Read more…
Taking It to Work: We all know what it means when someone, “takes a stand,” or when you have to, “stand your ground,” for something right or honorable. Even as a kid, when dad tells you to, “stand up for your sister,” you know what that means. Unflinching, unfaltering, unwavering, you hold your ground; you protect, and you stand tough Read more…
Taking It to Work: If you knew me, you would know that I hate waste. I have a very hard time throwing anything away that has value. My garage has too many pieces of scrap wood and other bits and pieces of things that, “I might need.” Some of those things I would give away happily, just so I didn’t Read more…
Taking It to Work: When the Lord calls us, it is not just for salvation. Although that day when we receive His forgiveness and vow our lives to Him, that is a huge milestone in the Christian journey, there’s even a greater gift, and that is the privilege to walk with him for the rest of our lives. The Bible Read more…
Taking It to Work: So, what does a true Christ-follower look like? How would you know one if you were to meet one? I have met many who claim Jesus as their Savior, but don’t seem to live a life that would convince me that He is their Lord. Many are involved in church, and can tell you how old Read more…
Taking It to Work: There are people you work with, who struggle terribly. Some struggle by their own repeated mistakes, some from possible enemy attack, but many more than we realize suffer through times of trial because we have a loving Father. How so? Think about your past. What times and situations in life did you grow the most in Read more…
Taking it to Work: Today’s devotional is based out of Ps 69:1 where David is up to his neck in trouble, and is calling out to God. Also, Matthew 11 where our Lord Himself is trying to convince us to let Him carry some of our burden. As children of the King, we are not meant to run our race Read more…
Taking It to Work: Many of us feel overly consumed, spread thin as we are pulled everyday to the many responsibilities that we find on our ever-growing list. We feel torn, as we want to take on less to be a little more balanced, but we want to be productive too, so saying, “No” to more is sometimes difficult. Add Read more…
Taking It to Work: When I think back to before the Lord pulled me out of my pre-Christian life, I am astounded of how blind I was to so many things. I did things that were blatantly wrong from my perspective now, that I justified as good and right back then. I had attitudes and language that make me cringe Read more…