Some of my most fruitful times have surfaced from vacations. That’s when God often refreshes my vision or gives me creative ideas for the future. Years ago, while on vacation, God gave me an idea for a book that I would have never attempted to write otherwise. During prayer, I remember thinking, what if I wrote a book about ...
Many seem to believe that science and religion inherently conflict with each other. A Mind Matters article about Elaine Howard Ecklund’s study of scientists’ attitudes towards religion, however, may help debunk that belief. Through more than 40,000 surveys, Ecklund found, that at least 30% of scientists declared a religious affiliation. Her study also discovered that two-thirds of United States scientists do ...
The Institute for the Impact of Faith in Life conducted a recent study, revealing that 40% of British Christians prefer not to disclose their religious beliefs. More specific to the workplace, only 42% of those surveyed view religion in the workplace positively. The bright spot in this study, however, is the younger generation. Only 30% of the 18- to ...
According to the American Center for Law and Justice, an employee of an unnamed hospital in Kansas wanted to start a Bible study over her lunch break. The hospital legal department concluded that a Bible study would not be permitted on hospital premises. ACLJ informed this hospital that they have violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of ...
Prior to Covid, large businesses had a competitive advantage over many small businesses by outsourcing work to China or India. Smaller businesses, however, were usually limited in their pool of labor to their local communities. During Covid, as remote work became more common, the online labor pool expanded. I have friends who have since outsourced marketing functions to the ...
Michael Zigarelli, a professor at Messiah University in Pennsylvania, spoke at a God in the Workplace event recently. One of the simple, but profound, insights Mr. Zigarelli reportedly shared was “the starting point for faith at work is faith within.” Michael stated that Chick-fil-a doesn’t have a company policy requiring employees to go the extra mile. Instead, Chick-fil-a hires ...
When I was a foolish young banker, I was scheduled to work one Saturday morning a month. Rarely was I needed, so I felt justified one Saturday spending the day with my girlfriend instead of going to work. Monday morning, my boss confronted me. He was angry, but he courageously rebuked me in a way that grew my admiration ...
The Church of England’s Synod recently declared that they “affirm the dignity and value of purposeful work, whether paid or unpaid, as a significant component of human flourishing.” In addition, the Synod recognized the value of the Bible by affirming, “to look at Biblical wisdom on work, employment and economy in its widest sense; and to consider a range of ...
Recently, I received a publication that proclaimed to be a Christian publication. But their primary magazine article attempted to debunk the legitimacy of the Bible. Many liberal teachers begin with undermining the legitimacy of God’s Word. This practice allows them the ability to play God. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary says, “The meaning of CHRISTIAN is one who professes belief in the ...
In our youth, God often uses providential nudges to push us towards our ultimate calling. Henry’s story reminded me of this insight. When Henry was young, he received a college scholarship opportunity from H&R Block. Henry went to the scholarship meeting early to decline their generous offer. Providentially, however, Henry ended up riding the elevator with Henry Block. That elevator ...
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