“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.” Prov 4:7 (NKJV) How do you usually do when it comes to this? I’m always looking to give out my opinion or thoughts on something, instead of trying to gain wisdom or better yet –…

“Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.” 1 Peter 3:9 (NIV) I want to snap right back at someone when they lash out at me.  At the grocery store… On the…

“Show proper respect to everyone; Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God…” I Peter 2:17a (NIV) Most of us today forget about human decency and don’t bother to respect others that we come across in our workplace and community. Let’s be different this week and just get along!  We don’t…

“For they loved praise from men more than praise from God.”  John 12:43 (NIV) We have to be careful not to act like the ancient leaders did, who looked for the accolades from others first and foremost. I am guilty of this many time too!  I needed this reminder today.

“Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.” 2 Tim 2:23-24 (NIV) Ever get into foolish arguments at work? How do they usually end…

“Learn to do good.  Work for justice.  Help the down-and-out.  Stand up for the homeless.  Go to bat for the defenseless.” Is 1:17 (msg)  Do you know anyone at work who may have caught a bad break or is struggling right now? Ask how they are doing… Give them some…

“For God did not give us a spirit of fear; but of power, of love, and of a sound mind.” 2 Tim 1:7 (NIV)  We gotta stand strong at work… as God doesn’t want us to be shy with the gifts he has given us!  Not arrogant – but bold…

“Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands….” 1 Th 4:7a (NIV) It’s easy to get caught up in everything else that is going on around us… But we have to remember to mind our own business! I…

“God is just: He will pay back trouble to those who trouble you.” 2 Th 1:6 (NIV) Stop worrying about how you will get that person back at work for what they did to you. We have so many other things to be concerned about! God’s already got it all…

“Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” Col 4:6 (NIV)  Seasoning our conversation is key! I usually use too much salt and lots of pepper! Let’s remember this simple recipe for our speech this week and use…