Taking It to Work: In the stress of the workplace and of family life, sometimes we are tempted to make promises we know we can’t keep. Sometimes it’s to avoid a likely bad reaction, or maybe out of fear of disappointing others. Most of the time it’s with good intention, Read more
Taking It to Work: Work cultures vary, but often they can be riddled with arrogance, disrespect and harsh attitudes. It is commonplace for younger employees to openly complain and insult the ways of their older leaders or team members. At the same time, older generations can be harsh and impatient Read more
Taking It to Work: There’s a great book on my shelf by John Ortberg called, “When the Game Is Over, It All Goes Back in the Box.” What a great title and great reminder of the truth of today’s devotional. One of the world’s most popular board games, launched in Read more
Taking It to Work: One of the most common questions from believers and non-believers alike, is, “Why does a loving God allow suffering?” There is a Biblical answer to that, but it can be very hard to listen to, especially if you are in the midst of some kind of Read more
Taking It to Work: Hello. The title for today’s workplace devotional is, “Higher Pay,” based out of Acts 3 and Matt 5. We read in Acts 3 that a man who could not walk, asked Peter and James for money. When Peter acknowledged him, the scripture says that the man Read more
Taking It to Work: Ready for a tough one? At least this is a tough one for me, and I don’t think I’m alone. First, a little background that you already know. In our natural state, without Christ, we live for ourselves, the people we care about, and we work Read more
Taking It to Work: There were some incredibly hard choices made by men and women in our Bible, but maybe because we have heard the stories so many times before, the choices don’t come across so incredible . . . but indeed they were. Think of the story of those Read more
Taking It to Work: Can fear and true faith exist together? That sounds like a loaded question 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 Read more
Taking It to Work: Being a person of The Word, and being a person of your word, has a very strong connection. We profess a God who is unfailing in His promises, who declares in writing what He will do and what He will not do, who assures us of Read more
Taking It to Work: As a believer in the workplace, we mingle daily with many who have heard the Good News, but for a myriad of reasons, have rejected God’s invitation (thus far). Why do they reject the offer to be reconciled to God? For many, they have no idea Read more