Some may have issues with Christopher Columbus, but you have to admire his adventurous spirit. Columbus persistently pursued his dream of sailing to what he believed was the West Indies. Although Columbus set sail with some faulty assumptions, it still took a great deal of courage to set out on a journey no one had yet traveled. According to graciousquotes.com, ...
Kathy had been negotiating with a contractor named Luther on a project for our home. We were supposed to sign a contract the following morning, but I needed to change the time. Although it was 11:30 at night, Kathy texted Luther to modify our appointment. Luther and I had not met, so the next morning Luther astutely realized he needed ...
Kathy and I recently moved to a new home. Due to a basement remodel, the chaos of moving was made even worse. My anxiety rose as I desperately wanted to unbox things and put everything in its proper place. From the looks of my desk, it may be hard to tell that I appreciate order, but my need for ...
In the story of Esther, Esther’s goal was to convince the king to save the Jews from annihilation. She wisely decided to first invite the king and Haman to a feast. She could have made her request then, but she didn’t. In Esther 5:6, the king says, “Now what is your petition? It will be given you. And what is ...
A study reported in the Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion found four important ways in which those interviewed feel “called to work:” As an opportunity to use gifts and opportunities provided by God; As a chance to share or model one’s faith; Through producing goods or services that benefit society, and As a means to a higher calling ...
Twenty-eight years ago, my wife, Kathy, had to have surgery due to breast cancer. That morning me and a team of prayer warriors prayed over a skeptical surgeon. After the surgery, this surgeon looked dazed as he said, “I don’t know what just happened, but that was the best surgery I’ve ever performed. It felt like I was watching someone ...
In July 1776, 56 men representing 13 colonies signed the Declaration of Independence, declaring America’s freedom from Britain. These men’s written commitment made a difference for centuries to come. There is power in taking a stand, putting it in writing, and then having your leaders sign their commitment. In Nehemiah 9, Israel was at a turning point. After hearing the ...
If you had known me when I was working construction during college, you would have experienced a very different person. At that stage in my life, my language was filthy, I drank heavily, I was a thief, and women were not treated respectfully. In my early 30s, when God finally captured my heart, I had to begin killing off my ...
A Wall Street Journal-NORC poll finds that what used to be core values for most Americans have declined dramatically. Over the last 25 years, this poll has tracked American views on patriotism, religion, having children, community involvement, and money. Each of these values in 2019, except money, were held by the majority of the population. Unfortunately, each of these values ...
A Gospel Coalition article by Miranda Carls provides four steps to improve your experience at work and to represent Christ more fully. The second step in this series is to defend your faith. The workplace is full of skeptics of the Christian faith. If you’re not prepared to defend your beliefs, you may inadvertently undermine your credibility. You don’t need ...
Equipping Others to Do Work Differently
