For the last couple nights I’ve been hunkered down on the couch with Billy Coffey’s new novel When Mockingbirds Sing. As the rain has made music on the roof above, I’ve been lost...
I have been challenged by how many “rivals” I work with. People have different ideas, but still willing to work together. President...
My first day was a rush of paperwork, welcome signs, and smiles. "We’re so glad that you are here!" one teacher exclaimed, lipstick smeared crookedly across her lips. ...
Your church may be known for its friendliness on Sunday mornings—but make sure it’s friendly to the men and women who are...
A business manager wants to live a radical Christian life for Jesus, but he is inundated with everyday decisions that don't seem...
On my mother’s side, I come from a long line of “creatives.” Which is a nice way of saying our family is a little whacked-out. ...
Given the focus in Ezra upon the rebuilding of the temple, people’s jobs are mentioned when they are relevant to this effort. Thus the list of people returning to Jerusalem specifically itemizes ...
Self-esteem, the buzzword of our times, is a misnomer. None of us can simply approve of ourselves. People with good self-esteem got it from somewhere else first. They got it from someone else...
Memorable and effective leaders are open to change, comfortable with admitting their mistakes, and approachable. The question is, do you--or I--display those qualities? ...
When I was growing up, I loved Monday nights. Those were our nights alone with Dad. ...
Workplace Christians today trust that God is active through the decisions and actions of non-Christian people and institutions. Ezra trusted God in...
In 587 BC, the Babylonians, under the rule of King Nebuchadnezzar, conquered Jerusalem. They killed the leaders of Judah, plundered the temple...
People of faith are often people of passion. It’s not uncommon for those who have been touched by grace of God to...
Everyone has bad days at work or even long periods when they feel disheartened about their job. But how do you know the difference between ordinary, occasional dissatisfaction and a genuine...
Every teen needs to know what it is to look for and to have a real job. ...
Most Christians don’t find their workplaces very supportive of their faith. Generally, there is limited scope for explicitly Christian witness and action...
You might expect kids or teenagers to think their feelings matter more than anything else. But by the time you're an adult...
Psalm 51 is a heartfelt, aching prayer for forgiveness. In this prayer, David begins by crying out to God for mercy (v. 1). He asks to be cleansed of his guilt (v. 2), freely acknowledging his sin...
Profit is as natural as fruit on the tree. If you plant a fruit bearing tree, water it, and do the maintenance...
In our translation, Ephesians 3:8 refers to "the boundless riches of Christ." The original Greek adjective, translated here as "boundless," is an...
