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: We were all taught one-plus-one is two, but when it comes to God’s designs, in so many places, one-plus-one yields much more than two. Take for instance your hands. What you can build with two hands working together in a half hour far exceeds what you 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…
Listening to the Holy Spirit: Reality is the eternal. The place of time is but a passing test to draw to My Spirit. As you age in My Name, do you draw closer or do you drift? Is your eye on the gold of your youth, or the wisdom that Read more…
Listening to the Holy Spirit: Much of the workday calls your attention to those you serve. Manager and customer alike demand the attention of your day. In the workplace you are paid for that attention, but there is far greater. As the crippled man begged for only money, far greater Read more…
Listening to the Holy Spirit: What does it profit a man to gain all things and lose his soul? There is sweetness that is short-lived, and there is joy that feeds eternally. The things of the earth are as candy, sweet to the tongue, nourishing but little. He who eats Read more…
Listening to the Holy Spirit: How many years have I given My grace and mercy to you? Still you grow short with those slow, even as you are slow to change. My hand is upon you, leaving you never. I tarry, that you would one day shed the ways of Read more…