Search results for: "assessment-self" (12)

The Wise Worker is Modest (Proverbs)

Bible Commentary

The proverbs commend modesty, both in attitude (avoid excessive pride) and in the use of money (avoid lavish spending)....

Job’s Friends Accuse Him of Doing Evil (Job 4-23)

Bible Commentary

Regrettably, Job’s friends are not able to endure the mystery of his suffering, so they jump to conclusions about its...

Do Your Work in a Worthy Manner (Philippians 1:27–2:11)

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Since our work is actually God’s work in us, our work should be worthy, as God’s work is. But apparently we have the...

Discipleship in Process (Mark 4:35-41; 6:45-52; 8:14-21)

Bible Commentary

The Gospel of Mark, more than the other Gospels, highlights the ignorance, weakness, and selfishness of the...

“Blessed are the Meek, for They Will Inherit the Earth” (Matthew 5:5)

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The third beatitude puzzles many people in the workplace, in part because they don’t understand what it means to be...

“Blessed are the Poor in Spirit, for Theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven” (Matthew 5:3)

Bible Commentary

The “poor in spirit” are those who cast themselves on God's grace.[1] We personally acknowledge our spiritual...

Best of Daily Reflections: Stay Salty, My Friend

Daily Reflection

Remember, regardless of what you see when you look in the mirror, Jesus wants you to know that you are his...

Where is God in My Job Search? July 20 Newsletter

Newsletter

It’s no secret: lots of people are searching for jobs right now. Some folks have lost their jobs. Others have jobs,...

How to Practice Stewardship in Your Job Search

Blog

My question stumped Susan, a diligent job seeker, over coffee that morning:  “What do you care about that’s...

Giving Thanks in a Job Search

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I never thought finding a job would be so challenging.

Got the Job, But Not the Dream. Now What?

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After two years of unemployment, my friend Mark finally landed a sales job. It’s not exactly what he had in mind as a...

Coming to Terms with the Limits of Your Strengths

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I always wanted to be extraordinarily good at something. Not just as in, “Great job, Jimbo!” No, I wanted to be...