All his days his work is pain and grief, even at night his mind does not rest. ECCLESIASTES 2:23 Some folks are wise, and some folks are fools. For all we know, a fool may be the one who ends up controlling all of our efforts at work. But even […]
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It took tragedy to remind Rod of the importance of community—of establishing deep roots in an actual place where the collisions of people mark and enhance life on a daily basis. I pray you and I will see, and embrace, the wisdom that Rod now understands first hand. That having […]
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The LORD said to Satan, “Very well, then, he is in your hands; but you must spare his life.” JOB 2:6 It might seem like a radical idea, but knowing that Satan must get God’s permission before he tempts or tries us in any way can be a great source […]
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Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed. PROVERBS 15:22 I can do it myself!” Anyone who’s been around a three-year-old has heard this emphatic utterance more than once—or some variation of it, such as, “No help! My do it!” We smile patiently and let the […]
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If the mission statement for your career and the mission statement for your life aren't closely aligned, then you might lack a complete view of how your…
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Take a moment and read this verse five times, each time emphasizing a different word.
In those five words, we learn that there is one all-powerful God Who…
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Somewhere around the ninth hour of his crucifixion, Jesus hung on a wooden cross and cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?” (Matthew 27:46; Mark 15:34). He…
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In times of high stress or crisis, we often ask God for His guiding hand. We ask Him to show us the way. We ask Him to give…
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It is so difficult to trust in the right thing. We see people; we want to trust them. We see the stock market; we want to trust it….
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It's become a well-worn axiom for business managers: Plan the work and work the plan. This statement challenges us to commit significant thought and energy to the…
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