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Do you have Markers in your Life?

Posted in Calling, celebration, Change, Faith and Work, Fear, Goals, God, Journaling, marketplace ministry, Purpose, Trust, tagged , , , , , on October 13, 2011 | 2 Comments »

Eight years ago today, I became the first employee of a start-up marketplace ministry called WorkMatters. It was a leap of faith that only God can orchestrate. The challenge, camaraderie and income of my VP, Sales and Marketing job at J.B. Hunt Transport was now fully in my rear view mirror. The excitement and fear of this incredible new [...]

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Are You Wired?

Posted in Calling on August 19, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Do you think that God has uniquely wired you? Created you with a special purpose in mind? Did He give you work that you can use to honor Him? Listen to what God says about your wiring, your gifting, your skills: “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.” [...]

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Every Tribe, Tongue and Nation

Posted in Calling, Friendship, Gospel, Missions on December 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

I have been reading through Acts this month. I love this book and its discussion of the early church beginnings.  Thinking about the history of the church and the efforts put forth by the first apostles just amazes me.  I love that our Lord specifically called Paul to reach out beyond the Jewish people and [...]

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Our Work, His Plans

Posted in Calling, Contentment, Faith, Peace, Plans on October 22, 2009 | 2 Comments »

While visiting with a friend the other day, our discussion came around to how he felt his work was in line with how God wired him.   This question comes up quite often and it is always one that is intriguing to talk about.  In this case, my friend was complaining that his job was a [...]

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Six Years Since No Paycheck

Posted in Calling, Money on October 14, 2009 | 2 Comments »

Six years ago yesterday, I spent my first day on the WorkMatters payroll. Actually, the truth is, as the first employee of WorkMatters I was not getting paid… You see, we had this issue. This fledgling marketplace ministry was flourishing. We wanted to release it from Central Methodist Church where it was birthed. But we had NO money! [...]

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Unexpected Blessings: Jenn Maciuk

Posted in Calling, Excellence, Faith and Work, Heart, Marriage on April 6, 2009 | 2 Comments »

Many of you know by now that our dear Jenn Maciuk is heading off to Oklahoma City with her husband Dan.  We have had a blast working and living with her during this incredible year in her life  She has been such an example of a diligent and dedicated worker.  David and I have been [...]

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Rediscovering Work

Posted in Calling, Economy, Encouragement, The Joseph Project, Uncategorized on April 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Pat Lencioni has a special gift of writing and speaking. He has been a speaker for our annual simulcast WorkMatters Leadership Conference a couple of times. I am a big fan of his wisdom. This monthly writing from Pat is a perspective that all of us can consider, including our friends between jobs. It’s long, [...]

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Wisdom and 2009 Goals

Posted in Calling, Encouragement, Integrity, Servant Leadership, Seven Pillars of Faith and Work on December 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

What kind of wisdom do you think you will have when you are 91 years old? As I spend time this week contemplating my 2009 goals, I have been thinking about the purpose God has for my life and how I can fulfill that purpose at home and at work. Today, I offer you a [...]

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Pay It Forward

Posted in 5 Year Celebration, Calling, Economy, Encouragement, Excellence, Faith and Work, Heart, Influence, Integrity, Relationships, Servant Leadership, Seven Pillars of Faith and Work, Uncategorized on December 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Do you need some inspiration? A reason for the season? I’ve got one for you. This month we had two killer Eight-to-Five Unplugged events. We wanted to go deep and God showed up. “A Marketplace Christmas” was our focus. “Celebrating blessings…building hope” was our theme. We had a special friend, Brian Sotorske, Plant Supervisor at [...]

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December Wisdom

Posted in Calling, Economy, Encouragement, Excellence, Faith and Work, Heart, Influence, Integrity on December 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

The speed with which we move from Thanksgiving to Christmas is astounding. Yesterday we were recovering from a long, restful time of reflection and thanksgiving. This morning, we wake up to snow, Black Friday sales numbers and the December push!   God put it on my heart recently to read the 31 chapters of Proverbs during [...]

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