by Hugh Whelchel When we are introduced to someone, what is one of the first questions we ask? “What do you do?” When we ask this question, what we really mean is, “What is your job?” We define ourselves by our careers. Even most Christians find their identities in their vocations. Our work no longer […]
by Hugh Whelchel We learned in the last devotional that by improperly understanding our “work” – it no longer serves God. It serves us. We mistakenly use three words interchangeably—and should not. They are “vocation,” career,” and “job.” Vocation is the most profound of the three, and it has to do with your calling. Christians […]
by Hugh Whelchel If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. – James 1:5 “How do I know _______________ (fill in the blank),” is a question I often get when I speak around the country. How do I […]
by Hugh Whelchel “Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors, there is safety.” Prov 11:14 How intentional are you in deciding who you hang out with? If you are like most of us the answer is, “Not very.” In fact, we often don’t even see how the people […]
by Brent Amato Easter – What is it to you? A Sunday in Spring keyed to a specific date on a calendar? A bunny and colorful eggs for the children? An annual Christian festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus? The Bible teaches Easter is something personal, with implications for everyone. Easter is the “Gospel,” “good […]
The National Day of Prayer is this Thursday, and if we are honest, our personal prayer lives are often up and down. Life is busy, and we barely have time to catch up with one another, much less take the time to connect with the Lord on a regular basis. The author of “A Praying […]
America celebrates Memorial Day this weekend. We remember and honor those who have fought and fallen in defense of our nation’s freedom. In light of these sacrifices and the freedom they secure, and given the news that more Christians were slaughtered today for their faith, today is also an opportunity to consider those who have […]
by Dr. Anne Bradley Have you ever considered how simple it is to access the Internet in most locations? Barring occasional wi-fi connectivity issues, this has become an amazingly streamlined process. In most developed areas, you tend to expect that a good wi-fi signal should be accessible somewhere nearby. Even those of us who remember […]
by Art Lindsley One employer I know always asked the same question to potential hires regardless of what job they were being considered for: If I asked you to stand at the copier all day and make copies, would you be willing to do it? Their response factored heavily into his decision to hire them […]
by Hugh Whelchel the book of Proverbs in the comparison between the ant and the sluggard (Prov 6:6-11). In this passage, we are encouraged to avoid the path of the sluggard and instead study the ways of the ant. The ant does the small things that are easy for him to do day after day. […]
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