... eighteenth century. His story gave me a new view of work. As a young man, Bendigo Shafter travelled west to Wyoming with a wagon train, fighting off Indians and battling the elements. As winter approached, ...

... devotions when I was growing up, my dad brought this scripture to my consciousness (Gen. 2:5) when he was trying to explain to us (myself, mum and siblings), the value of work. When the Lord God realized ...

... including work. It is no wonder then that the Puritans early on referred to work as “vocation (i.e. calling)”. Challenge: At work see yourself as an ambassador for Christ and carry every task heartily ...

“That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh.” (NIV) Genesis 2:24 Bible reading: Ephesian 5:25-33 “Money is like a land mine in marriage, ...

... and worship the Lord. When I read this story I am amazed for at least two reasons. The first reason is that I can’t believe Jeroboam would think this plan would work. After reading Exodus and the other ...

... of the hard work. Dear reader, the only sure way to succeed in all aspects of our lives is to let God be the builder of our lives. Let us take a look at three things we need to do if we want God to build ...

... Many workers are stressed up from pressures of work. Many students are saddled with daunting lecture notes and reading lists. Many married people are confronted with childbearing, parenting, in-law issues. ...

... do. We pray, believe, trust, and see God work... the natural reaction should be one of gratitude. Our praise and thanksgiving should flow from a grateful heart for what He has done for us. The reminder ...

“That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh.” (NIV) Genesis 2:24 Bible reading: Ephesian 5:25-33 “Money is like a land mine in marriage, ...

... you. That certainly is not love! Love is indeed hard work. It is not merely an abstract noun but it is a verb, a doing word. No one was born possessing the quality of love by default. It is a conscious ...

... priority is our daily walk with the Lord. There is no substitute for hard work. There are no short-cuts to having a great relationship with the Lord. While we have to work hard in school, in our careers, ...

... including work. It is no wonder then that the Puritans early on referred to work as “vocation (i.e. calling)”. Challenge: At work see yourself as an ambassador for Christ and carry every task heartily ...

... beauty of work. These are normal issues of life. There is also nothing wrong with desiring a better work; we all strive for advancement. However, instead of sitting on the fence, rather find the purpose ...

... is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” As you start your day, remember whatever you do, you are to work at it with all your heart as if you are working for the Lord and not for man (Colossians ...

... sacrifice for our sins.” (NIV) 1 John 4:9-10 Today, I would like us to consider the idea of going to work. Now I know that a job is a real blessing and I am very thankful for the one I have but I would ...

... do it with your might; for there is no work or device or knowledge or wisdom in the grave where you are going” (Eccl. 9:10). To be successful in life, you must understand the background of your work. ...

... devotions when I was growing up, my dad brought this scripture to my consciousness (Gen. 2:5) when he was trying to explain to us (myself, mum and siblings), the value of work. When the Lord God realized ...

... eighteenth century. His story gave me a new view of work. As a young man, Bendigo Shafter travelled west to Wyoming with a wagon train, fighting off Indians and battling the elements. As winter approached, ...

... work. Deep down, his relationship with his master matters more to him than the fleeting pleasure of feasting on his master’s meat. However, any time he turns his gaze on his master’s meat he can’t just ...

... were baptized and saved that same night. Oh yes, this was God at work. This was God sending down His power and glory as a result of praises that went up. So, maybe things are not going well with you ...