You’ve probably heard at one time or another—dress the part and you’ll be more productive. Studies are now showing that dressing the...
In last Friday's reflection, I suggested that the Greek grammar of Ephesians 2:8 shows us that the "gift of God" is not...
Money is now, and will continue to be, a fundamental reason for working. To fully invest in any pursuit, it takes more than money. The pursuit must have some intrinsic meaning to the...
"By 2020, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics figures, baby boomers will account for more than 25 percent of the workforce, up...
As we read Ephesians 2:8 in English, we are not surprised to find the word "gift" in the last part of the verse: "it is the gift of God." After all, Paul often...
As more and more workers are delaying retirement, it’s quite possible that someday you’ll find yourself working for someone much younger than you, if you’re not already. And working for a younger... ...
It’s easier to make a judgment about a person than it is to inspire them to grow, learn, and change. We take pictures of our children because we want to capture the moment...
"It was always a point of pride when we learned that some big, popular group was 'Christian'... Although we didn’t think of...
Over the last several days, we have been paying close attention to the first part of Ephesians 2:8, "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith." We have seen that...
Healthy Leaders Can Be Eccentric ...
In the current bestseller Lean In, Sheryl Sandberg (COO of Facebook) tells her rise-to-the-top story while encouraging businesswomen to stop second-guessing and limiting themselves. She also urges...
Ephesians 2:8 seems clear enough. According to this verse, we are saved by grace, through faith. God extends salvation to us as...
If salvation comes by grace, it wouldn’t make much sense for God to foist it upon us. Some theological positions argue for...
Recently, I had the chance to catch up with my friend Susan DiMickele, mom, lawyer-extraordinaire, author, and all around superwoman :). You...
According to a Gallup poll, only 8 Percent of Americans have a “great trust” in the news media. ...
In a culture that glorifies leaders, celebrities, and those who get ahead, it's not easy to be a follower. Jo Kadlecheck of...
The danger of the Internet is that it’s very easy to tell partial truths—to show the fabulous meal but not the mess...
College graduation is just around the bend. For many of the students who attended your church services or campus ministry during the...
You’ve poured your time and energy into giving someone the best of yourself. You’ve encouraged someone who has so much potential, only to see them “throw it away.” This is the worst thing...
In yesterday’s reflection, we considered the possibility that some people might be insulted by the good news that salvation comes only by...
