Taking It to Work: You may think that personal struggles and our professional lives should not mix. Maybe in some aspects that might be true, but in reality, they tend to mix anyway, even when you don’t want them to. Today’s devotional talks about the tendency we all have to Read more…
Take it to Work: The scriptures today have a very common theme, that we are “entrusted” to be faithful in passing on what we ourselves have received. Sometimes, even as devoted Christians, we become self-focused. We tend to be content with being saved, baptized, and growing personally in our faith, becoming the Read more…
Taking It to Work: When my family and I lived in Mexico, it was very common to get all your household water from a tinaco, which was basically a large plastic cistern that was filled by a constant trickle of “city water.” Let me tell you, looking down into that Read more…
Taking It to Work: To do well in life, from a work perspective or an eternal perspective, there is nothing more important than understanding expectations. It is very hard to please a boss when you are not clear on his or her expectations. A good leader will carefully communicate what Read more…
Taking It to Work: We all want success and prosperity. We go to school to be educated, work to hone our skills, and stay up on our industry and its new developments. But what about working to live the most sinless life we can? We won’t find that message in 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 that 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 that, “I might need.” Some of those Read more…
Taking It to Work: When the Lord calls us, it is not just for salvation. Although that day when we receive His forgiveness and vow our lives to Him, that is a huge milestone in the Christian journey, there’s even a greater gift, and that is the privilege to walk Read more…
Taking It to Work: So, what does a true Christ-follower look like? How would you know one if you were to meet one? I have met many who claim Jesus as their Savior, but don’t seem to live a life that would convince me that He is their Lord. Many Read more…
Taking It to Work: There are people you work with, who struggle terribly. Some struggle by their own repeated mistakes, some from possible enemy attack, but many more than we realize suffer through times of trial because we have a loving Father. How so? Think about your past. What times Read more…