“For everything that belongs to the world-the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride in one’s lifestyle-is not from the Father, but is from the world.” 1 John 2: 16 (CSB) The world is pulling at us hard – and we have to make…

Do you always have a good attitude at work – or do you complain a lot? Attitude is a big differentiator in the workplace between perception and reality! Whatever your attitude has been in the past, resolve now to make it good for this upcoming week! “Do everything without complaining and arguing, so…

Just a quick reminder this week about how much our words can build up others in the workplace and tear them down just as quickly! What will your speech be like this week? “No rotten talk should come from your mouth, but only what is good for the building up…

  “When words are many, sin is not absent, he who holds his tongue is wise” Prov 10:19 (NIV) Have you ever seen this verse NOT play out? Have you ever been in a situation where someone who talks and talks and talks doesn’t end up getting themselves into a…

“So I strive always to keep my conscience clear before God and man.” Acts 24:16 (NIV)) Paul said he diligently sought to relate to others in such a way that he would never regret his actions. This desire should be ours as well! Have you been blameless in your dealings…

  But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control…” Gal 5:22-23a CSB This is one of my favorite verses in the Bible! It sums up a lot of things in just a verse and a half. Read it again slowly… and notice that each fruit of the…

“Don’t be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and turn away from evil.” Prov 3:7 CSB What does “wise in our own eyes” mean? It means do not be arrogant in our ways! Read part of this verse again in the New Living Translation version: “Don’t be impressed with your…

Weekly Ration “…be kind, always showing gentleness to all people.”  Titus 3:2b This verse is not always easy to do at work… People can be so mean sometimes! Our response to others represents something though – and that is the love of God inside of us. Let’s use this as…

  “Blessings and cursing come out of the same mouth.  My brothers and sisters, these things should not be this way.”  James 3:10 CSB Let’s both remember this week to watch what we say – it is the hardest thing to control and usually causes the most damage! Satan wants…

Weekly Ration “Don’t make friends with an angry person, and don’t be a companion of a hot-tempered one, or you will learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare.” Prov 22:24-25 CSB Kind of like I mentioned in my last post… Who you hangin’ with? It makes a difference…