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May 18, 2010
Finding a Career
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How does a Christian make choices about work, education, and career? "Six Days thou shalt labor . . . " (Deut. 5). Think of it: in the Fourth Commandment, work consumes six of the seven days of the Bible's description of my life; we are to find our work and do our work. We are also called to find rest. Jesus defines discipleship in two principles that... Read More + |
May 13, 2010
An Ex-Pastor's Faith
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While I was the pastor of Covenant Baptist Church, I had other jobs on the side. I designed websites, did internet consulting, and was a freelance writer. I left pastoring because I no longer had the passionate desire to pursue that calling. I spent a year prayerfully considering the move. When I decided to resign the decision felt right to me. It still... Read More + |
May 11, 2010
The Myth of Calling
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When I was nineteen years old, I wanted more than anything else in the world to become a published songwriter. I was completely consumed with this idea, believing it was my one and only true calling from God for my life. Of course, now I know that there is another name for that kind of magical thinking: it's a mental disorder called "Delusions of... Read More + |
May 11, 2010
Where is Your Mission Field?
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Most prominent Bible characters were not professional religious leaders. They had jobs in what many call the "secular workplace." For example, Abraham and Jacob were ranchers. Joseph, Daniel, and Nehemiah were in government service. Even Jesus spent 90 percent of his life living and working in a small business. A lot of people have the idea that they... Read More + |
May 10, 2010
Going Deeper
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A few years ago, I picked up the book My Dear Mother: Stormy, Boastful and Tender Letters by Distinguished Sons—from Dostoevsky to Elvis while browsing in the bookstore. It was close to Christmas and I thought it would make a nice gift from my husband to his mother. On Christmas morning, my mother-in-law phoned us in tears. She loved the book, but it... Read More + |
May 6, 2010
Around the Network
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Greetings everyone. Like all of you, I enjoy coming by High Calling Blogs to see the featured pieces. But I want to remind you that you can find some great stuff if you take the time to read through our member blogs. You can click the network link above and check out the latest pieces in our four areas: Culture, Faith, Family, and Work. My wife and... Read More + |
May 4, 2010
Without a Second Thought
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Do you remember how you landed your last job? For me, it was a process marked by cautious optimism, fueled by trust in Someone who had my best interests in mind. I fretted over my resume and application, making sure everything was perfect. I sealed the envelope, stamped it and then laid my hands on it and earnestly prayed. "God, bless this... Read More + |
Apr 29, 2010
Your hands tell your story
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Your hands are two personal valets that wait on you with absolute commitment. They perform all of your mundane tasks with tender care. Tying shoes, buttoning shirts, brushing your teeth, and fixing your hair. Fluffing, patting, retrieving, holding, scratching, feeding, and soothing. Before you even know what you want, they spring into action. Your wish... Read More + |
Apr 27, 2010
The Trouble With Being Nice
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A few years back I was advised by a mentor to toughen up, to challenge people more. It was hard news to take, being a life-long consensus builder and a recovering people-pleaser. I liked being nice. I like to be liked. But in business, or in any leadership capacity, we are not called so much to be nice, but to move a team forward to some... Read More + |
Apr 25, 2010
The Game of Life
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Saving a life is no game—or is it? Orrin Hudson believes the game of chess rescued him. He was in high school and running with a dead-end crowd when a teacher challenged him to a match. Orrin played, and something happened. From a board game, he learned that choices have consequences. He learned to anticipate decisions and improve their outcomes. Now,... Read More + |
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