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 indeed they were. Think of the story of those Read more
Taking It to Work: Can fear and true faith exist together? That sounds like a loaded question doesn’t it? If we say we don’t fear, we know that’s not true, but does admitting we have fear show our faith in God is not true, or strong, or real? Should I Read more
Taking It to Work: As a believer in the workplace, we mingle daily with many who have heard the Good News, but for a myriad of reasons, have rejected God’s invitation (thus far). Why do they reject the offer to be reconciled to God? For many, they have no idea Read more
Taking It to Work: Storms shook, tested, and taught the Apostles. And if you have ever been caught in a night time offshore torrent, in a small boat, with a dead engine, let me tell you, it would shake, test, and teach you too. Why? Well, even if you think Read more
Taking It to Work: Pastors sometimes get offended when the church is referred to as an organization. I can understand why, for it so much more than the average company or business. It is the working Body of Christ on earth, so I understand the objections. But serving in my Read more
Taking It to Work: When I have status meetings, I like to keep them fairly upbeat. I think it’s good for the staff, the company as a whole, and frankly, it’s good for me as well. I like to start off with accomplishments, accolades, and discussions around what is going Read more
Taking It to Work: Are you a glass half-empty, or a glass half-full type person? I tend to be halfway between the two. Here’s why. If I listen to too much news, either the fake variety or the true variety, it tends to drag me down (both of them), then Read more
Taking It to Work: Safety first! We hear it all the time, and 99% of the time, it’s good advice. Thousands of employees get hurt every year because they don’t always follow the guidelines that would keep them safe. It hurts the productivity of the workplace, and it makes those Read more
Taking It to Work: In September of 2013, inside a six-hour window, we went from business-as-usual, to a four-foot wall of water hitting the west side of our 50,000 sq.’ building in Longmont, CO. When the west wall finally gave way, millions of gallons of mud, water and sludge coursed Read more
Taking It to Work: Facebook. Instagram. They don’t help. Seeing others only at their best, looking at their new car, new home or all the fun they are having on vacation; although it keeps us up to date, it also can keep us in a constant state of comparison. It Read more