Taking It to Work: I was a pretty tough father. I wanted to give my kids the best start in life that I could give them, and I decided early on that I was not going to forgo discipline, even though I knew I was not going to enjoy it. Read more
Taking it to Work: It is said, “Conceit is a disease that makes everyone sick, except for the carrier.” We have all met those in our lives who have that disease, especially at work, those who are self-focused, self-serving, always wanting the limelight. On the other hand, we have met Read more
Taking It to Work: In many ways others are introduced to our God, not through church, or even scripture, but their first introduction is by seeing His reflection and His work, in us. What that means is that everywhere we go, everyone we meet, including at work, we are introducing 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: A cornered wolf acts deceptively similar to an outright aggressive wolf – bared teeth, wild swinging claws, loud and threatening barks or growls. An untrained eye could easily mistake one for the other. While shouting may prompt an aggressive wolf to reconsider, flicking the nose of Read more
Taking It to Work: Who do you work with that, “rubs you the wrong way”? Maybe they are bossy, loud, or lazy. Maybe they are arrogant, rude or vulgar. Whatever the case might be, they also may be future brothers or sisters in Christ whom God wants to extend grace, 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: I give that you would grow; that you would complete what has been given to you, and that you would know Me as I walk quietly with you. Listen for My voice. Hear My heart for you; it is full that grace would be given, 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: Gratitude mounts upon need. The heart that knows no need, knows little of thanksgiving. He who knows no thanksgiving, even though rich, dies of want. Sin drives deep a vast debt, unpaid in many works, for even these lack for purity. Darkness cannot abide with light, Read more