Biblical grid to think about vocational decisions
This excellent article by Abigail Dodds helps provide a biblical grid to think about vocational decisions. https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/every-womans-call-to-work
What does it mean to follow Jesus?
What does it mean to follow Jesus? The clear command of Jesus to his disciples – and to us – was to make disciples. This helpful article from David Mathis unpacks Jesus’ own approach to discipleship. ...
How to Choose Your Next Job
Right now, there is a lot of movement in the workplace. This article by John Piper helps us to assess our work opportunities carefully and biblically. You can view the article by clicking this link: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/how-to-choose-your-next-job
Integrity: Keeping Promises
One of the most foundational concepts of business—and life—is that of keeping promises. We make promises of all shapes and sizes. “I will be there for work today,” or “I will pick up the kids,” or “I will be faithful to you and no other, for my whole life.” Promises...
Pray 4 YBL
While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was greatly distressed to see that the city was full of idols. So he reasoned in the synagogue with both Jews and God-fearing Greeks, as well as in the marketplace day by day with those who happened to be there. Acts...
“The Advantages of the Professional Christian Woman” by Denise Yohn
Denise Yohn shares practical ways the Christian faith enhances a believer's role in the workplace in her article, "The Advantages of the Professional Christian Woman." "The lack of successful Christian businesswomen to serve as role models—and the greater status given...
“Happiness and Holiness Aren’t Mutually Exclusive” by Amy Dimarcangelo
We live in a society that encourages people to pursue whatever makes them happy. As Christians it's tempting to fall into the opposite extreme of complete self-denial in an attempt to pursue holiness, however the Lord, who desires obedience from and sanctification for...
“Is It the Thought That Counts? Why Good Marriages Keep Learning” by Matt Bradner
This article is a helpful tool for husbands (and wives) to consider how exciting God-designed marriage can be when we keep working at it. Read Matt Bradner's article by clicking here.
Pray 4 YBL
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. Galatians 6:9-10 Pray for YBL...
“Debunking the ‘Work-Life Balance’ Myth” by Denise Yohn
We all look for margin and strive for the balance between work and personal life. While finding balance sounds like a good thing, maybe we should be seeking something even better. "We often live as if we are the center of our lives—and then we wonder how our lives get...
“The God Who Is Seeing (Not Scrolling)” by Jeff Mingee
Mindlessly scrolling through social media is second nature for many people, but how much can one really know about the people in those perfectly edited, filtered images? What a comfort to serve a God who not only sees but knows His people intimately! "God the Father...
“Find Your Humanity Outside Yourself” by Joel Busby
Forget what the world says about self-discovery. Our identities aren't found in what we do or the way we present ourselves. "Inventing yourself, making yourself, finding yourself, and taking yourself to market as if you were a brand exhausts and shackles....
How Do We Grow?
Depending on your reading of the almanac and where you live, we are in sowing season. Last weekend, my family and I set up our little backyard garden. We are optimistically trying to grow tomatoes and peppers and herbs and blueberries and strawberries and figs. I was...
“If You Want to Be Content, Stop Looking Back” by Lydia Brownback
Struggling with contentment? We've all been there. This article is a great resource if you're struggling to see God's goodness in your life lately. We hope you are encouraged by these wise words from Christian author and speaker, Lydia Brownback. Enjoy! Click here to...
Take Shelter
Nobody likes tornadoes. Well, maybe a few crazy folks on the Discovery Channel, but for the most part, they’re pretty much universally disliked. Growing up in Alabama I knew this well, having dealt with tornado season every spring. Years of tornado drills and...
Pray 4 YBL
“Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose trust is the LORD. He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and is not anxious in the year of drought, ...