Taking It to Work: In the workplace, it is a general rule that the more negative, difficult or controversial the subject, the higher the form of communication that is needed. In other words, the worst way to convey bad news is by text (our current lowest form of communication). The Read more
Taking It to Work: I think that I think, too little of God. Today’s scriptures, and listening to God’s Spirit speak to my heart; I am reminded of a gathering of men and women who had little issue with thinking too little of God. I remember sitting at the table 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: What is the work of your life? If you were to be asked this by a colleague, you may say that you’re an engineer, a business owner, a custodian or a teacher. But if Jesus were to ask you the same question, “What is the work 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: It’s hard to believe that when we give our lives to God, we become so much more than who we were. We still look the same, and feel almost the same, but our faith says something different. We become a new person, empowered by the God 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