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, Read more…
Taking It to Work: If you knew me, you would know 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 “I might need”. Some of those things I Read more…
Taking It to Work: One of the things that gets me most excited about what Jesus calls “The coming age.” Is that there will be no more scammers. Seriously, when sin and death are completely defeated, there will be no more the swindling, defrauding, or cheating. Integrity and honesty will Read more…
Taking It to Work: Some of us are carrying quite a load in the workplace. Many of us just have too much work to do, pressing deadlines, and very difficult responsibilities. Others of us have financial or technical issues that need more attention than we can afford to give them. Read more…
Taking It to Work: In the stress of the workplace, and in the stress 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, its 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: 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: When the Lord calls us, it is not just for salvation. Although that day where we receive His forgiveness and vow our lives to Him, that is a huge milestone in the Christian journey; but there’s even a greater gift, and that is the privilege to 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 that claim Jesus as their Savior, but don’t seem to live a life that would convince me that He is their Lord. 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 they indeed were. Think of the story of those three young men, Shadrach, Read more…