Taking It to Work: When we are given something of value from someone generous, we often feel a strong desire to give back to them, something they would appreciate as much as we appreciated what was given to us. It is a natural reaction for most of us, and a Read more…
Taking It to Work: As Christians in the workforce, we are not only called to live a life pleasing to God, but also to share the good news and make disciples. To many, the sharing of the Good News sounds like the scariest part of our Christian walk. Who wants Read more…
Taking It to Work: One of the most incredible aspects of God, and one I am going to lay on my face and thank Him for profusely when I see Him face to face, is His patience with me. Out of all His displays of love…His patience and forgiveness toward 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 Read more…
Taking It to Work: As Christians in the workforce, we are not only called to live a life pleasing to God, but also to share the good news and make disciples. To many, the sharing of the Good News sounds like the scariest part of our Christian walk. Who wants Read more…
Listening to the Holy Spirit: He who harbors hatred, produces the same. Do not hold the offense. In vengeance there is no true recompense; damage within grows deeper with the retaliation. Release the offense as even I have for My children. Grace is the heart of those who refuse to Read more…
Listening to the Holy Spirit: Each day is as a battle; against the flesh you are to war. The world calls without pause, diverting the holy to the common. Each strike of the enemy also against the saint. For those who call Me Lord, the day grows heavier to carry Read more…
Listening to the Holy Spirit: The trust you give is of the trust you have received. Pain of loss due to another’s wrong is festered without forgiveness. Your hand will not extend, until the wound is released, and trust again offered. Search your heart; sins of your own will paralyze Read more…
Listening to the Holy Spirit: I Am, and change not. Before time I knew you, your frame in all its weakness known. My presence with you to be, from long past, even today. The pains also known, and the calling of the Father eternal to your ear. In the response Read more…
Listening to the Holy Spirit: Restraint of self is of holiness. My gift of My Spirit calls out that you might control the desires that lead you astray. “I have been made this way,” you say, but to you I say, “Get up and walk,” for in your weakness I Read more…