The world is filled with lost and dying souls. But you won’t just find them in the usual and expected places – like the dark, mean streets of our cities or some distant, unexplored jungles, or tropical, remote islands. If you want to see where these forlorn souls are living, just look in the cubicle right next to you. They are working alongside you under the florescent lights of your factory floor. They drink coffee with you and sit next... Read more
“Some trust in chariots and some in horses,but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.” — Psalm 20:7 We gathered on the shore and watched the angry clouds gather on the horizon. Trouble was brewing. But many others ignored the dark chaos. They hoped the howling winds would pass us by. They believed that the signs were for other times. The storm is now upon us. The fury has started and may get much worse. Trillions of... Read more
Humans are funny creatures. Despite our Politically Correct world, we generally avoid any sort of true diversity. We gravitate toward people who look, act and think just like we do. While I don’t understand the anthropology of that – whether it’s just easier, or it’s more comfortable and less stressful – it is part of our nature. Just look at how we live: stepford neighborhoods, school alumni associations, professional sports fans etc.Even our computers are dialed into the web 2.0... Read more
Work can have its ups and downs. There are those days when we bounce into work with a big happy grin, patting everyone on the back, itching to get started with our day. And then there are those days when we drag our tails across the threshold of our employer’s front door with barely enough energy to plop down in our seats and stare blankly into a computer screen. We have good days and bad days. And then there are... Read more
Lately, we’ve been hearing a lot of God-talk from the political candidates. It seems to be going far beyond the customary, “And may God bless America.” In the past, whenever a politician would speak out about their faith, the press would cry ‘foul’ and accuse them of wanting to establish a theocracy or some other nonsense. Any elected official who would indicate that their belief system actually guided their votes was subject to mockery and derision. But something is happening... Read more
Brother Lawrence was a monk in Paris, France during the 1600’s who made it his life to communicate with God constantly. He spent his days working in the monastery kitchen where he dedicated his simple tasks to the glory of God as he sought to commune with the Almighty in a perpetual state of prayer. I can barely fathom what it would be like to talk to God constantly throughout my day. Instead of praying to my heavenly Father as... Read more
Most job applications ask for references. It’s standard practice to list previous supervisors, coworkers or other people that can attest to your character. There are some funny stories out there about “unique” references. One reference turned out to be the candidate’s mother-in-law. When asked about his employability, she said, “I wouldn’t hire him to do anything!” A candidate’s former supervisor described the candidate as a good worker and very capable, except on Mondays when he frequently came to work very... Read more
Seated next to the very real (as opposed to the cyber-guy) Marcus Goodyear at the 2008 GodBlog conference, we were listening to the keynote address by Tall Skinny Kiwi, Andrew Jones. (See the presentation here). This kind of philosphical-theologcial-practical discussion makes me excited for GodBlog Conference 2009! While Jones spoke on a number of subjects concerning the emerging church and the Internet, one in particular struck us – accountability. In the Wild West World Wide Web, it seems that anyone... Read more
When Sarah Palin mentioned on Hannity & Colmes our national “addiction to O.P.M.,” it wasn’t just political hyperbole or a cute attention-getting line. It was a jolt of reality. She was referring to “Other People’s Money.” (O.P.M.) Her comments were in reaction to the recent Wall Steet spasms, in which the chickens of greed and sloth were actually, in the now nearly-prophetic words of Jeremiah Wright, “coming home to roost.” Our government no longer is one that frees its citizens... Read more
Randy Kilgore, who is blessed with one the most insightful minds concerning faith and the workplace, just released a book, “Made to Matter — Devotions for working Christians.” I ordered my copy and I encourage you to do the same. For several years now, I’ve found his weekly email devotionals among the best-written and most encouraging I’ve ever seen. Wondering if this book is for you? Do you work? Do you struggle with your place in this world? Do you... Read more
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