Yesterday I was thinking about “The Blame Game” again. In a rare moment of insight, it struck me that I also have many people to “blame” for what I have accomplished in life. Think about it. We tend to only think of blame in the negative context, but I turned it around and began to [...]
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60 Days….It’s All YOUR Fault!
Posted in 60 Days of Prayer, Confrontation, Encouragement, Honesty, Judgment, Prayer, Relationships on November 23, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
60 Days…Wandering Around
Posted in 60 Days of Prayer, Encouragement, Friendship, Influence, Prayer, Relationships on November 19, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Friends, No doubt many of you will be in your offices very early this morning hoping to get a head start on the day. As an early riser myself, I have enjoyed it when I could get in the office and have some undisturbed alone time. Jumping right into the pile of work I made [...]
60 Days…Even the Small Stuff?
Posted in 60 Days of Prayer, Encouragement, Honesty, Humble, Prayer on November 18, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Good Morning, Do you realize that we have an intercessor that is constantly petitioning God on our behalf? When you pray for the big meeting or the major project that is behind schedule, or for the wisdom to know how to respond to a co-worker who has just experienced an unexpected setback, be encouraged that [...]
60 Days….No Matter What!
Posted in 60 Days of Prayer, Adversity, Encouragement, perseverence, Prayer on November 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
1Thessalonians 5:17-18 “Pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances…” We have all known someone who has lived out this verse in almost incomprehensible ways. We observe that even through the most challenging of times, certain people seem to be able to still pray and “give thanks” no matter what their circumstances may be. I am often [...]
60 Days…”Man Down”
Posted in Adversity, Encouragement, Prayer, Relationships, Workplace Groups on November 4, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
A close friend of mine recently sent me an email that sadly described the circumstances of a mutual friend going through a very tough time. Our friend had apparently made some poor choices resulting in pain and suffering for himself and his family. Thankfully, our friend reached out and wanted to talk and try to [...]
Being Faithful
Posted in Adversity, Encouragement, Faith, Leadership, The Joseph Project on October 8, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Do you have a job? Thank God for it. If you don’t have a job, here is some inspiration. This note is from a man who has attended our Joseph Project ministry which helps men and women between jobs with job resources, networking and encouragement. This man has had a very difficult journey. But he just [...]
Inspiration
Posted in Bible, Encouragement on September 23, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
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 [...]
Monday Encouragement
Posted in Encouragement, Faith and Work, Hope, tagged Encouragement on July 26, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Some quick encouragement for your week… I have been meeting weekly with a friend whose work choices put him in a really bad place. This scripture is powerful for him, but for all of us, as well. Wrap your arms around this. Claim it for your work week! Do you not know? Have you not heard? [...]
Lunch Hour
Posted in Encouragement, Leadership, Missions, Relationships, Servant Leadership, Serve on June 29, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
We are busy aren’t we? Our lives are full. Our work demands more time than we have or want to give. Yet, something in us calls us to find a way to serve. To help someone in need. But it’s just one more thing… Lunch is sometimes used for business meetings, or maybe to work out. [...]
He Lives!
Posted in Adversity, Encouragement, Jesus, The Joseph Project on April 3, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
On this Easter Sunday, I want you to hear from our friend Dan Hinkson. Dan is between jobs and an active participant in The Joseph Project. You will be blessed by his Easter message to his friends who are between jobs… We all have various needs, and we have prayed together for the many who [...]