Weekly Ration “Don’t envy the evil or desire to be with them, for their hearts plan violence, and their words stir up trouble.” Prov 24: 1-2 CSB A quick reminder this week – envy and hanging out with the wrong folks at our workplace will bring us down – we…

You are holding a big cup of Coke and on your way to a meeting in another part of your building when someone comes along and bumps into you, making you spill your Coke everywhere.  (Now if you grew up in the South like I did, we called all sodas…

Weekly Ration “Thankfulness takes the sting out of adversity.  We give Him thanks (regardless of how we are feeling), and He gives us joy (regardless of our circumstances).” I read this recently during my devotional time, and it made me pause. What about you? “Give thanks to the Lord, our…

Weekly Ration Even after I realize how grateful I am about something, I forget it as soon as I turn away! Does this happen to you too?! This is just a quick reminder for us both this week to be thankful for the many, many things that we have!  This…

I’ve been in an inordinate amount of meetings these past several weeks.   I have been in so many meetings that I haven’t been able to do any of my regular job responsibilities in a timely manner.  I have follow up items I have to do from being in these meetings,…

Weekly Ration “The one who guards his mouth and tongue keeps himself out of trouble.” Prov 21:23 CSB Knowing when to keep our mouth closed is sometimes just as important as speaking up! How are you doing in this area? Let’s both try to keep ourselves out of “trouble” this…

I’ll never forget the time when I was working for someone that was known as “The Hammer”.  Now, this person is a very caring, deeply devoted man, who absolutely loves his family (I witnessed this firsthand).  Sometimes though his emotions would get the best of him and we would see what…

Weekly Ration “Haven’t I commanded you: be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 CSB Things can get discouraging sometimes, I know. But look up! Don’t let things get you down! Be strong and courageous this week!

How thankful are you? I mean –  how thankful are you – really? Gratitude has come to the forefront for me recently since I had my cataract eye surgery and my vision has been restored.   As I wrote a couple of weeks ago, I didn’t realize how bad my eyesight…

Weekly Ration “Be sober-minded, be alert. Your adversary the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for anyone he can devour.” 1 Peter 5:8 CSB Be watchful this week my friend! Check out my book at  http://realchristianbusinessman.com/