Taking It to Work: Something happens when a grandfather takes hold of his young grandson’s hand. Confidence, stability, and direction are instantly transmitted into that warm grasp. I still remember. . . the fear of tripping, or getting lost, or feeling alone was entirely expelled as that seemingly huge, but Read more…
Taking It to Work: It is said, “We are all teachers in the school of life,” whether we want to be or not. The truth is, when we are merely around people, they are learning from us. I remember being in a meeting with a senior engineer who was acting Read more…
Taking It to Work: We have discussed the importance of this many times before, but it stands as one of the most important aspects of a serious Christian’s walk through life – recognizing and following God’s voice. That last sentence presents two very great challenges. First, the ability to know Read more…
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 Read more…
Taking It to Work: When I was a young engineer, I was assigned a problem. It was an intermittent issue with a bare wire that sometimes shorted against a metal cover of a torpedo. The design was such that we could not put an insulator in between the cover, and Read more…
Taking It to Work: Do you have what it takes to be a good captain? To be called a sea captain, you must study and pass an array of written tests. It is expected that you would know the rules of seamanship, and the complexities of how to pilot your Read more…
Listening to the Holy Spirit: To whom will you go? There are many who claim expertise, many who falsely guide with little knowledge. I Am the Great Counselor, given to man that they might receive what is not available from men. You profess homage to an all-knowing God, and walk Read more…
To whom will you go? There are many who claim expertise, many who falsely guide with little knowledge. I Am the Great Counselor, given to man that they might receive what is not available from men. You profess homage to an all-knowing God, and walk with assurance of His presence Read more…
Today you hear My voice. Listen to My Word that you would know your way. The way of the deaf is fearful, and they who are blind easily lose their way. But woe to those both deaf and blind. How can they arrive safely; who can help them? Obstinance brings deafness, Read more…
Understanding brings wisdom. Many read but do not reason. Many hear the Word, but do not listen to My voice within that Word. The work of the day calls, but there is silence in the soul that receives not its nourishment. Come to Me before your work. Give to me Read more…