Taking It to Work: I was a pretty tough father. I wanted to give my kids the best start in life that I could give them, and I decided early on that I was not going to forgo discipline, even though I knew I was not going to enjoy it. Read more…
Taking It to Work: Our God is capable of all things. When we put faith in His capabilities, and faith in His willingness to use those capabilities on our behalf, we have the Biblical definition of a faith that pleases God, and a faith that can move mountains. Most of Read more…
Taking It to Work: There’s a story told about a famous tightrope walker named Tipsy, who was planning to walk across the expanse of the Grand Canyon while pushing a fully loaded wheelbarrow. “I’m nervous,” he said to his biggest fan. “Nonsense Tipsy!” said the fan. “You are the greatest Read more…
Taking it to Work: It is said, “Conceit is a disease that makes everyone sick, except for the carrier.” We have all met those in our lives who have that disease, especially at work, those who are self-focused, self-serving, always wanting the limelight. On the other hand, we have met Read more…
Taking It to Work: Deadlines, due dates, delivery promises. If there is one area where Christians habitually lie, it’s amidst our promises at work. Now that sounds harsh, but I have experienced it time and time again. Good, God-honoring men and women will promise to do something by a certain Read more…
Taking It to Work: Yesterday we said it is okay to take on more than we can handle alone, as long as know His strength and guidance is with us. Today we talk about the fear that can take over the best of us, as we are forging ahead through Read more…
Taking It to Work: How often have we said, “I just can’t handle this!”? Have you ever had the crisis of faith that comes with not understanding how a loving God could let such calamity into your life, wondering why it has to be so tough sometimes? We have all Read more…
Taking It to Work: As true Christians, we hate the “four letter words” that are fast becoming commonplace in our rapidly degrading culture. In 1939, not all that long ago, it was a public uproar that the word “damn” was released in a motion picture to the public. Although it Read more…
Taking It to Work: We, even as Christ-followers, are so easily tricked into thinking that the end game is just enjoying life in security and comfort. It is a common teaching of our culture, and it is very hard not to be driven by those things. Comfort and security are Read more…
Taking It to Work: We have discussed the importance of this many times before, but it stands as one of the most important aspects of a serious Christian’s walk through life – recognizing and following God’s voice. That last sentence presents two very great challenges. First, the ability to know Read more…