Vocation

The Integration Box: Part IV

2020-06-24T13:59:15-05:00June 25th, 2020|Tags: , , |

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 ...

What a Closed Door Looks Like

2020-04-06T13:54:16-05:00March 27th, 2020|Tags: , , |

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 ...

Lessons from Bezalel, Part III

2020-01-27T21:03:01-06:00January 29th, 2020|Tags: , , |

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 ...

Lessons from Bezalel, Part I

2020-01-27T00:38:47-06:00January 27th, 2020|Tags: , , |

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, ...

Rescinded Gifts

2020-01-17T00:18:37-06:00January 17th, 2020|Tags: , , |

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 ...

Career Transitions, Part I

2019-07-09T15:03:20-05:00July 8th, 2019|Tags: , , |

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 ...

An Uncommon Man, Part III

2019-02-05T00:05:53-06:00February 7th, 2019|Tags: , , |

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 ...

An Uncommon Man, Part I

2019-02-04T23:46:55-06:00February 5th, 2019|Tags: , , |

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 ...

An Unconventional Calling

2019-02-03T20:55:21-06:00February 4th, 2019|Tags: , , |

When Michele Rigby Assad obtained a degree in Arab Studies, her family wondered how she would ever find a decent job. After a series of unlikely events, Michele was asked to become an undercover CIA operative. For a Christian southern belle without international experience, this seemed unlikely and, yes, an unconventional calling. Yet, God began to make it clear that ...

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