Provided by Ron Walters Diamond! Such a simple word, but it embodies one of nature’s rarest finds. No other gemstone dances in the light, or splashes with colors, or dazzles…

While there are many factors that contribute to a successful small group experience, these three characteristics are currently at the top of my list. A successful small group… 1. Draws…

Myths are things that we unthinkingly accept as being true, but are actually fictitious. We all like to think that we’re immune to them, but are we? After Jesus told…

The Bible teaches, “The authorities that exist have been established by God.” (Romans 13:1 NIV).  Yet, we know that wherever humans are involved within those institutions, problems will prevail.  And…

Living Your Legacy Now!

In business, P&L has always meant Profit and Loss. For years, that’s the scoreboard I lived by. Every decision, every contract, every sleepless night was measured against the world’s definition of…

An organization without quality assessments is like an airplane without GPS Navigation.  You might be flying high and fast, but you have no way to determine if you’re heading to…

By Dr. Hal Habecker As a pastor for over 47 years, it was quite humbling for me when I delved into 2 Peter 1:12-15 decades ago. Peter’s words are etched…

You Too Can Be a “Tentmaking Missionary”! Being a “tentmaker” means working a part-time or full-time job. However, you still primarily see yourself as a missionary.  “Tentmaking” is patterned after the Apostle Paul’s…

Other than Jesus, there is no other leader in the Bible that gives a more diverse, dramatic, and inspiring vision of what it means to be a leader than King…

If you think you’ve had a bad day at work, consider Adam’s.  He had the perfect job, the perfect boss and the perfect environment.  Work was fulfilling, enjoyable and his…

Regarding work, what do we still need to learn after 2000 years? Jesus’ interactions with women were radically counter-cultural.  The way he spoke openly in public with them was shocking…

Whose opinions are more important to you than God’s?  “People pleasing”… no one wants to do it.  Sometimes we are painfully aware of it.  Too many times, we are not.…

There has never been a time in history when Christians have had more Bible related resources available at their fingertips. We are incredibly blessed to have so many Christian resources…

I felt a surge of anxiety when I saw this person’s name on my caller ID.  I wasn’t about to take his call, so I ignored it.  I knew why…

by Joe Carroll When my kids were growing up, I remember practicing with them how to shake hands. I wanted them to understand that a good handshake is a reflection…

by Joe Carroll Does Life often feel like a blur?  Technology has certainly given us more time.  The problem is the “extra time we’ve saved” is backfilled with more projects to do,…

Over the last six weeks, unknowns have grown. Yet, one thing is known. Tomorrow, you and I will awaken again into a world of “unknowns”. Not one person in the…

by Joe Carroll Emotional splinters…I hate it when I get one. They’re so disruptive. It happens when someone says or doessomething that “gets under your skin”.  You want to “get over it” but you can’t. …

In 1918, an unprecedented flu pandemic afflicted over 25% of the U.S. population. The death toll ranged somewhere between 20 and 40 million people (more deaths than in World War…

by Joe Carroll Queen Elizabeth sincerely believed she served and answered to a sovereign greater than herself. Her life exposes the myth that “I can be my own boss”. We…

I once read, “If you want to change the results, change the questions”. The kinds of questions I ask largely reflect the kind of person I am. One of the…

In the beginning, God created the Heavens and the Earth… And then And then And then aslkajsdlkjkd Part 2 And Jesus washed His disciples feet.. John

The Year Has Changed But Have Your Fears? On January 1st, the calendar changed but did your fears?  Many of our core fears never change.  They just change faces.  They…

In 1714, Britain’s Parliament offered the equivalent of $20 million in today’s currency to anyone who could solve the problem of longitude.  For centuries, the most beleaguering issue impacting commerce…

by Joe Carroll I’ve seen it.  You probably have too.  The person who seems to have so much going for them still whines and complains, while a person who is…

by Joe Carroll A Harvard Business Review cited a company’s interview process for a new CEO.  When it was narrowed down to the top two candidates, the committee chairman declared,…

Theology.  You have one.  Everyone does.  You wear it daily in your work.  It’s revealed in how you treat your family when you come home. Whether you can verbalize it or not,…

Who’s In Your Jury Box? by Joe Carroll “People pleasing”…no one wants to do it.  Sometimes we are painfully aware of it.  Often times we are not. When we do…

Consideration for Selection Process By Kingdom at Work When hiring, it may be tempting to hire the first interesting person you talk to. In our rush to find help, we…

by Joe Carroll Only inches separate the distance between your head and your heart.  Yet the spiritual distance any truth in our head must travel to become an authentic experience…

by Joe Carroll Biblical “Tentmaking”… What is it and can I be one? My dear Nigerian friend, Godfrey Olise, teaches young professionals in Africa to be “tentmaking” missionaries.  “Tentmaking” is patterned…

by Martha Brangenberg (Co-Host of IWork4Him Radio) As a little girl, I had an extensive hat collection. I’m pretty sure it started because someone told me I looked good in…

By Joe Carroll On Sunday morning, April 10th, Scottie Sheffler entered the final day of the prestigious Masters Golf Tournament with an amazingly strong 3-point lead.  His position was envious. …