I spent six years working in a “regular job” before I became a full-time pastor. Elisha spent several years being a helper to Elijah before he began his full-time ministry.If you are called to a full-time pulpit ministry, yet are in a regular job right now, learn...
People sometimes have difficulty discerning the difference between being in the world and not of the world. I like the example of a boat being in the water but the water not being in the boat. Boats were created to be in the water. That’s where they are most...
Many well-meaning Christians feel trapped by their employment instead of viewing their jobs as an opportunity to serve the Lord. Walk into any Christian bookstore in America and you will find an abundance of books on marriage, parenting, finances and many other...
Spiritually speaking, your boss is Jesus. Be careful not to misuse that truth and think, "Praise God, I work for Jesus. I don't have to listen to my earthly boss." Let's look at your relationship with your flesh and blood boss on earth. You may consider yourself a...
If you are looking at your boss as simply a person, you would say, "Mr. Levin or Mrs. Burns is my boss." Wrong! The Bible says that although we are employed by men, we are to act as if we are working for the Lord. Because, as Christians, we do work for the Lord....
Whether you realize it or not, the time you spend on your job can not only help you fulfill God's calling for your life, but it can also help you develop your personal ministry skills. Adam and Jesus Let's examine our common ancestor, Adam. God called the first...
We Gotta' Eat! I want to ask you right now to think of your favorite foods. What about breakfast? Perhaps it's ham and eggs with a fresh pastry. For dinner, maybe it's a tender steak with onions and mushrooms. Oh, and a twice-baked potato on the side. You may be...
One day, a businessman boarded an airplane, and it was obvious he was having a bad day. He was in a terrible mood and proceeded to take out his frustration on the flight crew, readily complaining about several things. A Christian flight attendant was trying to...
A Christian boss working with a Christian employee sounds like an ideal situation, doesn't it? Both people love the Lord Jesus. It ought to be a little bit of heaven on earth. Unfortunately, I've heard so many times from Christian employers that they would rather...
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