Category Archives: Work

There

Posted on December 26, 2018 by

Some anonymous Christian writer has penned the following words: There is no place just as good as “THERE,” the place of God’s purpose. We try to strike bargains with the Lord, offer to do something else, seek a compromise or … Continue reading →

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Lies & Dishonest Scales

Posted on November 30, 2018 by

Two college boys foolishly spent the week before their final Physics exam drinking and partying at their off-campus apartment. They didn’t sober up until the morning of the exam, and that’s when it dawned on them how much trouble they … Continue reading →

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The People Had a Mind to Work

Posted on October 3, 2018 by

So we built the wall, and the entire wall was joined together up to half its height, for the people had a mind to work. (Nehemiah 4:6, N.K.J.V.) The book of Nehemiah tells the story of a Jew named Nehemiah. … Continue reading →

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A Fresh Spark

Posted on August 1, 2018 by

Dr. G. Curtis Jones tells the story of a board meeting he once sat in on at a city church where he was serving as pastor. The focus of the meeting was the church’s lackluster performance at winning people to … Continue reading →

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“Christian Verses” Podcast: Colossians 3:23

Posted on July 14, 2018 by

The Christian should be the best worker in the place. And the primary motivation shouldn’t be to get a promotion, win awards, or score points with the boss. Instead, it should be because the Christian understands that he or she … Continue reading →

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Can You Trust Your Work?

Posted on June 27, 2018 by

It is said that Napoleon once ordered a coat of mail. (Mail is a steel mesh kind of armor in which metal rings are linked together and worn over the top half of the body to protect the chest.) When … Continue reading →

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“Christian Verses” Podcast: Proverbs 24:23

Posted on June 16, 2018 by

This week’s “Christian Verses” podcast uses Proverbs 24:23 in relation to the sin (yes, that’s what it is) of showing favoritism. Bosses promoting favorites at work. Coaches showing favoritism toward certain players. Deacon elections at church becoming little more than … Continue reading →

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