Take it to Work: In the world we live in, we hate being last. First place is always the place we strive to be, and last place is generally, well, just embarrassing. We want to win, and the bigger the win, the better. It seems human nature just wants to Read more…
Taking It to Work: When I think back to before the Lord pulled me out of my pre-Christian life, I am astounded of how blind I was to so many things. I did things that were blatantly wrong, from my perspective now, that I justified as good and right back Read more…
Taking It to Work: We all know what it means when someone “takes a stand”, or when you have to “stand your ground” for something right or honorable. Even as a kid, when dad tells you to “stand up for your sister”, you know what that means. Unflinching, unfaltering, unwavering, Read more…
Taking It to Work: If you knew me, you would know I hate waste. I have a very hard time throwing anything away that has value. My garage has too many pieces of scrap wood, and other bits and pieces of things “I might need”. Some of those things I Read more…
Taking It to Work: One of the things that gets me most excited about what Jesus calls “The coming age.” Is that there will be no more scammers. Seriously, when sin and death are completely defeated, there will be no more the swindling, defrauding, or cheating. Integrity and honesty will Read more…
Taking It to Work: Some of us are carrying quite a load in the workplace. Many of us just have too much work to do, pressing deadlines, and very difficult responsibilities. Others of us have financial or technical issues that need more attention than we can afford to give them. Read more…
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…