Taking It to Work: We all know what it means when someone, “takes a stand,” or when you have to, “stand your ground,” for something right or honorable. Even as a kid when dad tells you to, “stand up for your sister,” you know what that means. Unflinching, unfaltering, unwavering, you hold your ground; you protect, and you stand tough Read more
Taking It to Work: If you knew me, you would know that I hate waste. I have a very hard time throwing anything away that has value. My garage has too many pieces of scrap wood and other bits and pieces of things that, “I might need.” Some of those things I would give away happily, just so I didn’t Read more
Taking It to Work: When the Lord calls us, it is not just for salvation. Although, that day when we receive His forgiveness and vow our lives to Him, that is a huge milestone in the Christian journey, there’s even a greater gift. That gift is the privilege to walk with him for the rest of our lives. The Bible Read more
Taking It to Work: So, what does a true Christ-follower look like? How would you know one if you were to meet one? I have met many who claim Jesus as their Savior, but don’t seem to live a life that would convince me that He is their Lord. Many are involved in church, and can tell you how old Read more
Taking It to Work: There are people you work with, who struggle terribly. Some struggle by their own repeated mistakes, some from possible enemy attack, but many more than we realize suffer through times of trial because we have a loving Father. How so? Think about your past. What times and situations in life did you grow the most in Read more
Taking it to Work: Today’s devotional is based out of Psalms 69:1 where David is up to his neck in trouble, and is calling out to God. Also, Matthew 11 where our Lord Himself is trying to convince us to let Him carry some of our burden. As children of the King, we are not meant to run our race Read more
Taking It to Work: Many of us feel overly consumed, spread thin as we are pulled everyday to the many responsibilities that we find on our ever-growing list. We feel torn, as we want to take on less to be a little more balanced, but we want to be productive too, so saying, “No” to more is sometimes difficult. Add Read more
Taking It to Work: When I think back to before the Lord pulled me out of my pre-Christian life, I am astounded of how blind I was to so many things. I did things that were blatantly wrong from my perspective now, that I justified as good and right back then. I had attitudes and language that make me cringe Read more
Taking It to Work: In the stress of the workplace and of family life, sometimes we are tempted to make promises we know we can’t keep. Sometimes it’s to avoid a likely bad reaction, or maybe out of fear of disappointing others. Most of the time it’s with good intention, as we truly hope to make the game, or that Read more
Taking It to Work: Work cultures vary, but often they can be riddled with arrogance, disrespect and harsh attitudes. It is commonplace for younger employees to openly complain and insult the ways of their older leaders or team members. At the same time, older generations can be harsh and impatient with the less experienced. Respect and honor are not high Read more