Brothers and sisters, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you. 2 Thessalonians 3:1-2 Pray For YBL and WBL Leadership Pray for YBL & WBL Leadership, Rob, Drew, Sharon, and Chris: Pray for a strong finish to the summer follow up and for wisdom as we…

How can we determine God’s will for our lives and then follow it?  Is it our plan or His plan that we are truly looking for?  Chris Tiegreen tackles answering these questions in his book The One Year Shine Your Light Devotional. Read more below. God’s Will Be thankful in all circumstances for this is…

But they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31 Pray For YBL and WBL Leadership Pray for YBL & WBL Leadership, Rob, Drew, Sharon, and Chris: Pray that they will be renewed and strengthened as they seek…

Although the Lord’s Prayer is very familiar, consider how it can change the way we show up at work. Think about what we “hallow”. What would it look like for God’s kingdom to be present in us and in our workplace? How do we apply forgiveness at work? Read more below. The Lord’s Prayer As…

I bless the Lord who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me.  I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.  Therefore, my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices; my flesh also dwells secure.  For you will not…

By Rob Genin Who am I? The business world, like every community in our world, is concerned with questions of identity. That is natural; the work we do reflects our identity; as a farmer, we take great pleasure and significance from cultivating the land and watching it grow.  A carpenter or metalworker looks at their…

By Chris Jones, YBL Small Group Coordinator Rebekah his wife conceived.The children struggled together within her, and she said, “If it is thus, why is this happening to me?” So she went to inquire of the Lord.  And the Lord said to her, “Two nations are in your womb,and two peoples from within you shall be divided;the one shall…

By Rob Genin, YBL Executive Director, Birmingham The 2024 Olympics are upon us. I love the Olympics and the wide variety of talents on display: swimming, diving, wrestling, judo, archery, gymnastics, boxing and more.  My favorite is track and field, especially the running events. I ran in high school and college, and I have learned…

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. James 1:2-4 Pray For YBL and WBL Leadership Pray for YBL & WBL Leadership, Rob, Drew, Sharon, and Chris: Pray that God would…

Ever heard of the planning fallacy, thinking we can do more in less time than we actually can? Impulse control, fighting distraction, and predicting timelines based on the past are options, but read on to consider what Scripture says about productivity and deadlines. God Doesn’t Miss Deadlines: Thoughts On Productivity – Denver Institute For Faith…

I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 1 Timothy 2:1-2 Pray For YBL and WBL Leadership Pray for YBL & WBL Leadership, Rob, Drew, Sharon, and Chris: Pray for excellent meetings and humble…