“God is Good.’“God is Love”“God is Light” You’ve heard these expressions from the time you were a wee child. From these images, we’ve imagined the Almighty as the grandfather we never had. No wonder, when asked about eternity, eight out of 10 Americans will answer that God will reward them for being good.“He wouldn’t send me to Hell, would He?”“I’m basically good.”“I don’t try to be bad.”“Inside, I’m pretty decent.”And so on the deceit continues. But we cannot let our... Read more
It’s amazing how many people want to second-guess God. You’ve heard them. In fact, you’ve probably mouthed some of these things yourself. “If I was God: “I could cure cancer.” “I would bring that little boy back to his family.” “I would stop all the senseless wars.” “I would stop religions from fighting.” “I would stop AIDS.” “I would end poverty.” All of these things are worthy things to ask God to intervene. After all, a child’s death seems so... Read more
“Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don’t turn up at all. “ — Sam EwingWhat do you think about hard work? We all have a lazy gene that sneaks up every once in a while. Others let it flourish. Some will work hard their whole life out of some sort of emotional need for success. Others could care less. In your experience, do Christians work harder? Or... Read more
The next time you feel like God can’t use you, just remember… Noah was a drunk Abraham was too old Isaac was a daydreamer Jacob was a liar Leah was ugly Joseph was abused Moses had a stuttering problem Gideon was afraid Samson was a womanizer Rahab was a prostitute Jeremiah and Timothy were too young David had an affair and was a murderer Elijah was suicidal Isaiah preached naked Jonah ran from God Naomi was a widow Job went... Read more
A survey on “summer absenteeism” shows 39 percent of full-time employees have called in sick just to enjoy a day off. They call it a “mental health day.” They use the day to go shopping, go to the lake, or lounge around the house. Mondays and Fridays seem to be the day most popular. As managers who have 1,000’s work for us, we can attest to the truths found here. It’s happening and in many workplaces, its rampant. At wikihow.com,... Read more
“What’s the difference between an unbeliever who will not go to church and the Christian who is never there? Between a heathen who does not believe the Bible and a Christian who never studies it? Between an atheist who never gives a cent to God and a Christian who gives nothing? Between a man of the world and those Christians who live only for this world? “ – – as by Pastor Marvin Ahlborn, Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Names play... Read more
A British study says that regular swearing at work can help boost team spirit among staff. According to the researchers, studied the use of profanity in the workplace allows workers to better express themselves and develop better social relationships. The study suggests that swearing in front of customers should be seriously discouraged or banned, but in other circumstances it can “help foster solidarity” with peers. I say “bull.” There are far too many people who use their mouths instead of... Read more
“Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.”— Aristotle We all have had jobs that are simply no fun. I was hired once to disassemble and clean a dozen urinals at a summer camp. I’ve dumped out hot tar on flat roofs in 100 degree weather. I’ve shoveled out chicken coops. I’ve had to sort, staple, fold and stuff thousands of letters. I’ve had to cold call sales. I’ve gone door to door. For some, they will never have... Read more
The blogsphere’s most quoted pastor, Gordon Atkinson, aka, “Real Live Preacher” , said this: “These things are clear to me. You can’t know everything you’d like to know. You can’t do everything you’d like to do. You can’t read everything you’d like to read. You must hold onto some things and let go of others. Learning to make that choice is one of the big lessons of this life.” Who does he think he is? Doesn’t Gordon know that I... Read more
Waldo McBurney, who at one time was named “America’s oldest worker,” died last week. He was 106. Just two years ago he was still “spry and agile,” walking the few blocks from his home to his downtown office in High Plains, KS. He finally retired at 104 and spent the last couple years of his life “unemployed.” He gained notoriety for running a 100-yard dash at the age of 100. The thought of going to work at 100, or 90,... Read more
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