How your spirituality operates in the workplace

Second Class Christians by Dave Kahle
For much of my Christian life, I've struggled with a difficult and painful image of myself: I was a second-class Christian. No one ever said that to me in so many words, but the practices of the Christian community made it perfectly clear. Those practices have evolved in response to a belief that permeates our Christian culture so deeply that few Christians would ever question it. Unfortunately, the result of this belief is that millions of Christians, like myself, lead lives that are far less productive than God wants. And that means that the Church's influence and impact is light years away from that which it could be.

Be More Successful by Reining in Your Pride by Mike Hawkins
Thinking you are more important than others or God is a sin and despised by God. Arrogance and pride are equated to wickedness over 100 times in the Bible. God said through Solomon in Proverbs 8:13,  “To fear the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech”, and in Proverbs 16:18, “Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall”, and in Proverbs 11:2, “When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.” Pride is self-centeredness. It is selfishness. It is putting yourself ahead of God and everyone else. It is taking credit for what God and others have done.

Of Sacred or Secular? Anonymous author
Many followers of Christ sort their universe into Sacred things, Sinful things and Secular things. We all know what Sacred things are. They are those things that are holy -- the Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Holy Matrimony -- or, that belong to the Lord -- the Lord's Supper, the Lord's day, the Lord's Table - or, that are otherwise associated in our minds with the spiritual. Missionary work may be spoken of as a "sacred profession" or church related topics as "spiritual matters." Likewise, we know what Sinful things are. They are those things that are not holy, that corrupt a person spiritually. Sinful things are also called "worldly"... which stands opposed to "heavenly," of course.

Unlocking the Business Brain by Tom Sudyk
It is not unusual for people to ask what more they can do for God. When this question is asked by business people, the answer (or at least the clear expectation) is often a new, direct role in their church. Some serve as deacons or elders, "supervising" pastors. Others enter directly into ministry as pastors, youth ministers or other ministry leaders. Based on stories and personal observations, such transitions are rarely successful.

The Making of a Christian Radical by Dave Kahle
Read Dave's personal story.

Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? by Dave Kahle
Sooner or later, every Christian experiences a painful event that leads them to this question. It's one of the most difficult questions that people ask. We look around us and see people who have no morals, aren't Christians, and who seem to go through life with few real difficulties. And others - who seem to be good people -- have adversity and difficulty in their lives. It doesn't seem fair.

How Do You Make a Sound Christian Decision? by Dave Kahle
We all face turning points in our lives and need to make good decisions. I've certainly struggled with a number of difficult decisions during my Christian lifetime. Because many of these decisions have major consequences for us and the other people they affect, we want to make as good a decision as possible. So, how do we do it? When faced with a serious decision, how do you make that decision? Are there some guidelines or some procedures that will help us?

So, You Want to Work on Your Spirituality? by Dave Kahle
Thinking about your spirituality? Wondering if there is something deeper and more meaningful for your life? You're not alone.
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How to Eliminate Worry by Tom Pryor
Worry is something we wish to avoid. How can we eliminate worry? And more importantly, how do we prevent it? Here are ten ways to eliminate and prevent worry in our personal and professional lives.