Taking It to Work: I am not sure about you, but I have rarely had an easy win when it has come to my spiritual development. Just like a good track or weightlifting coach, God has “pushed me” to longer runs, more reps, and heavier weights. Not because he wanted Read more…
Taking It to Work: One of the hardest lessons in life is to learn not to worry. As a business owner, I have been brought very close to bankruptcy three times. First through a very dishonest businessman, then a worldwide recession and the last time was by a devastating natural Read more…
Taking It to Work: I remember hearing an old WWII veteran say that there was an unbreakable bond that developed with the guys with whom he fought, celebrated and suffered; “We’ll be friends forever. Actually, brothers.” He went on to say that when you go through times like that, “You Read more…
Taking It to Work: Forgiveness at work? We talk about forgiveness at church, but for most, the term “forgiveness” really does not seem to have application at work, except maybe when it comes to loan-forgiveness, where a financial institution may waive a debt. But that’s pretty rare too! On the Read more…
Taking It to Work: It is said that pride is a disease which makes everyone sick, except for the carrier. One of my favorite games to watch is rugby. My sons played it in their younger years, and it was non-stop action and hustle, lots of fun, even as a Read more…
Taking It to Work: If you have been a Christian for any time at all, you are already familiar with today’s scriptures. They are easy to understand, but very, very hard to truly live out. In a way, they separate the men from the boys in living out the Christian Read more…
Taking It to Work: We have a blessing cup at home that still gets used on special occasions. I’m not sure when we got it, but for many years it would be used to celebrate special occasions in our home. Sometimes for birthdays, sometimes for Thanksgiving, Easter or Christmas dinner. Read more…
Taking It to Work: Have you ever experienced God’s favor in the workplace? Have you ever flowed God’s favor in the workplace? When I was sixteen, I got my first real job as a helper at a small company called, Ladd’s Air-Conditioning. I was living with my grandparents at the Read more…
Taking It to Work: In the world of business, we strive to know the customers that we serve. The better we know them, their needs, and them as people, the better we can serve them. To do this, we meet with them, ask questions, and truly ponder how best we Read more…
Taking It to Work: I have heard it over and over again, and I have experienced the good of it over and over again. We all have at one time or another. The importance of starting out your day in communion with God really can’t be understated. Almost every Godly Read more…