“ Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” Phil 4:8 (ESV) My good friend Terry reminded me of this verse just last…
I have been working a lot lately. There have been some projects due that have caused me to stay at work late for the past several weeks in order to get them completed. Working late has happened many times over my career. There was a season about a year and a…
Weekly Ration It’s been raining a lot in the metro Nashville area this year, with flood watches and warnings popping up almost every other day related to all of this water we have received. “To start a conflict is to release a flood; stop the dispute before it breaks out.”…
Have you had to travel on business lately? When I travel, there are waaaay too many distractions. The airports are full of people pushing their way by to get ahead of you, bouncing your eyes is all the more difficult as women are having to remove much of their clothing…
Weekly Ration A reminder this week that we are a light in this world – and a light at our workplace! People see our deeds and how they glorify God – and they get to experience the knowledge of where they came from because of our light. Don’t be afraid…
“The one who walks with the wise will become wise, but a companion of fools will suffer harm.” Prov 13:20 (CSB) Just a reminder this week to make sure you walk with the right “folks” at work. Remember, it makes a difference who your companions are!
Well, not really. Not anymore. I used to be though – several years ago. And I still have relapses from time to time. I used to be the first one in the office every day (this was before smartphones had taken over and I could check my messages as soon as I woke…
My organization went through another painful transition last week. We made the decision to close some of our retail stores, and along with this closure came some loss of jobs for people that I have known a long time and worked with everyday. I have been through this situation many times…
“Therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and dearly loved, put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.” Coll 3:12 (CSB) Being like this in the workplace is not how most people act, is it? But it is how a Real Christian Businessman is to act everyday! This serves as a quick reminder for us all as…
I get tired of it happening to me. Yet many times I am part of it happening to others. I’m talking about being gracious to others in the workplace. I am at a company that I would consider “a great place to work. “ The atmosphere is positive, folks are kind to one…