Do you need this for your work today? I know I do… “Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and [...]
Archive for September, 2010
Inspiration
Posted in Bible, Encouragement on September 23, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Be Still…
Posted in Prayer, Rest, Worship on September 16, 2010 | 2 Comments »
How often are you “still”? Does watching TV count? Still for how long? This morning, in our 6:30 Bridging the Gap group meeting, we discussed how often we practice Psalm 46:10, “Be still, and know that I am God.” We talked about “meditating on God’s Word”. We went around the table and told stories of (rare) times in [...]
Witnesses @ Work?
Posted in Excellence, Faith and Work, Integrity, Jesus, Seven Pillars of Faith and Work on September 13, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Most of our companies have a mission statement don’t they? But, do you have a personal mission statement? It seems that Jesus did. What do you think? “But you will receive the power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and [...]
Raising Sheep
Posted in Bible, Purpose on September 9, 2010 | 1 Comment »
…not a particularly spiritual job, is it? Do you ever feel that way about your job? You may not read the book of Amos very often. I know I don’t. But Amos, as a simple Shepherd, became a channel for God’s message to others. Your job may not make you feel all that spiritual. You [...]
Daniel Leadership
Posted in Bible, Economy, Faith and Work, Heaven, Honesty, Integrity, Leadership, Seven Pillars of Faith and Work on September 8, 2010 | 2 Comments »
I have been blessed to build a friendship over the past few years with a business leader who “gets it” about as well as any I know. Donnie Smith, new CEO of Tyson Foods (located here in northwest Arkansas), has worked at Tyson Foods for 30 years. On Tuesday, the Wall Street Journal published a feature interview [...]
A Teacher’s Work
Posted in Excellence, Heart, Serve on September 2, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
I am reminded that we can honor and glorify God in many ways. My friend Kelsey is doing it through her work. Can you imagine the joy God feels when he watches Kelsey serve “the least of these”? NOTE: I received the following email from Kelsey’s proud husband. Make sure you read the last paragraph. [...]