Kathy and I were recently blessed to hear Tommy Emmanuel play guitar, with no vocals, at the 100th year celebration of the Grand Ole Opry. An Australian, Tommy was seven years old when he listened to a Grand Ole Opry radio program. That night he heard the renowned Chet Atkins play the guitar. Tommy told his father, “I have to ...
A significant research project on faith at work was conducted by Professors Denise Daniels from Wheaton College and Elaine Ecklund from Rice University. From the surveys and interviews conducted, Denise Daniels created a Faith at Work Matrix. In this series, I’ll address four methods of work Professor Daniels believes can benefit the Kingdom of God. The first method reflected in ...
In his book God at Work, David Miller highlighted four E’s of faith at work with his Integration Box. The third category is Experience. This category emphasizes the importance of one’s vocational calling and purpose. Years ago, I consulted with Chuck on purchasing a trash hauling business. When the transaction was complete, our pastor wisely called Chuck forward to pray ...
A 2017 Monster.com poll found that of the over 3,000 participants, 61% say they have been snubbed for a promotion or an award at work. That means that over half of the working population believes they did not get something that they believe was well-deserved. But is being “snubbed” always a bad thing? Being skipped over for a promotion does ...
In this series, we’re talking about lessons we can learn from the character of Bezalel in the book of Exodus. Bezalel was a craftsman and a teacher, but it appears that he was also a generalist. He was skilled in multiple different crafts, while others were called to specifically be engravers or designers. Being a generalist was likely necessary for ...
Over the years, I’ve spoken to many businesspeople who mistakenly believe they must leave business and become a missionary or pastor to do work that would please God. The Bible, however, tells a different story. In Exodus 35:30 we read, “Then Moses said to the Israelites, “See, the Lord has chosen Bezalel …, and he has filled him with the Spirit of God, ...
A recent article by the New York Times suggests, “According to a 2014 Gallup poll, more than half of workers in the United States define themselves based on their job, and have been doing so consistently since 1989.” Identity placed in position or company can lead to feelings of depression when a change must be made. However, identity is not found in ...
As I studied Nehemiah recently, I recognized some great lessons about career transitions from Nehemiah. The first phase Nehemiah experienced was passion. To our knowledge, Nehemiah had never been to Jerusalem. But, when Nehemiah’s brother told him that the people of Jerusalem were in disgrace and their city was still in rubble with no walls or gates for security, their ...
Many wrestle with whether science and true faith can co-exist. Botanist, George Washington Carver, was renowned for his scientific prowess, but he never doubted the interconnection between science and faith. He once said, “As I worked on projects which fulfilled a real human need, forces were working through me which amazed me. I would often go to sleep with an ...
George Washington Carver, a botanist and inventor, was born into slavery in 1860. Against all odds, Carver eventually received a Master’s Degree and went on to teach at Tuskegee University. Although Mr. Carver accomplished many amazing feats in his lifetime, his fascination with the peanut became his most noted. He was truly an uncommon man. A famous quote of his ...
Equipping Others to Do Work Differently
