As we have seen, Ephesians 4:11-12 reveals that all of God's people are ministers. Pastors and other church leaders are the "coaches" who equip their members for ministry in the church and in the...
Psalm 20 is a prayer for the king of Israel. In this prayer, the psalmist asks God to grant the desires of the king’s heart and to make all of his plans succeed...
Have you ever been present when people become citizens of a country? Perhaps you were an immigrant who became a citizen of a country. Or perhaps you attended a naturalization ceremony in support of...
As we pray to our God and Father about you, we think of your faithful work, your loving deeds, and the enduring hope you have because of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonians...
Like many working people, I have an annual review. It begins as my boss and I work independently to think about my job description, yearly goals, and yearly accomplishments. Then we get together...
When we read Ephesians 4:1, we hear this verse as if it speaks to us personally. We feel personally, individually urged to live a life worthy of the calling we have each received...
I'll never forget the very first time I drove a motorized vehicle. My friend's dad had just bought a motorcycle for riding off-road. It wasn't anything particularly powerful. As I recall, it was a...
Yesterday we talked about focusing on making the most of what’s right in front of us in our work. Paul follows up...
During a college choir rehearsal, I noticed a friend with a dark smudge on her forehead. I puzzled over it, thinking that maybe she had been the victim of a dormitory prank. Then...
