Bob Goff in his book, Love Does, says, “I used to be afraid of failing at something that really mattered to me, but now I'm more afraid of succeeding at things that don't matter.” The Bible guides the way to what matters most. Goff warns of the temptation to pursue success in what doesn’t matter in the grand scheme of ...
Politics are a passionate pursuit for many in our country, especially when the ideological divide is as vast as it has been recently. There will likely be some dishonest voting and manipulation done on both sides of the political aisle this year. Although we may not be able to prevent immoral activities of others, we can prevent our own. Some ...
In politics, sports, or business, many tend to think God is either with our side or against us. In business, when we’re competing to land a big sale or contract, we may assume God wants us to win just because we are one of His children. In Joshua 5, Joshua saw an angel. Joshua asked the angel if he was ...
As many desk jobs have been moved to home offices, overworking has become a greater challenge for many people. A recent blog from Teamwork suggests that the “work from home-ers” interviewed have “spent most of their day on work and haven’t properly managed to switch off and unwind.” The close proximity of the office, now being in-home, requires a higher-level ...
After a long and successful business career in human resources, my friend Rick felt called to pursue a PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. During his second year, Rick spoke with his advisor about a class that he felt was unnecessary due to his background. His advisor said, “Rick, you may not need the course, but I don’t think you ...
Greg was a new partner in a CPA practice when the Tax Reform Act of 1986 took effect. The tax changes were dramatic and created tremendous chaos and change for tax preparers. At midnight on April 15th 1987, Greg remembers that their lobby was full of irate clients waiting for their tax returns, and Greg’s staff was all stressed from ...
As months go by, working from home may lead to a lack of motivation. Motivation may wane because of isolation and lack of accountability. Working from home means accepting a new rhythm of life. A recent article by Teamwork states, “Set yourself tasks and milestones so you can remind yourself of what you’ve achieved each day, as well as what ...
Many studies have identified that contentment can be undermined by social media. Seeing peers post of their successes, it can be difficult for many to overcome envy and jealousy. Yet, if your peers posted their failures and self-doubts rather than their successes, how might that change your view and your level of contentment? Rather than compare ourselves to others, we ...
Kathy and I have a neighbor who lives alone, works at home and refuses to speak to anyone. When asked a question, he will walk away rather than speak. There are likely challenges in his past that have driven him into isolation. We all have a right to privacy. But isolation comes with consequences. Imagine not having any input from ...
Finding someone with integrity, that is beyond reproach, seems impossible in today’s online public world. Even the Bible’s pages are full of characters who were murderers, adulterers and deceivers. But there was one role model we should study and try to emulate, Daniel. When Daniel’s peers became jealous and decided to destroy him, they unsuccessfully looked for his weakness. But ...
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