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Did you know that the Bible not only praises the ambitious person but that it actually offers counsel about what ambition should look like for the follower of Jesus? Join us as we unpack Paul’s teaching in 1 Thessalonians on the topic of Christian ambition.

Being an Ambitious Christian

The standard greeting men use is, “What do you do?” Men tend to think that their careers define who they are. While careers are important, they are not what make a man. The average person has about 12 jobs in their lifetime, so even if things are not going well now, God is preparing you for something great. Let's explore several areas that show how God cares about your career.

TheLionWithin.Us: How to Pursue Your Career

Because of technology's natural tendency to expand into every corner of our lives, we need to create a regular rhythm of unplugging from the technology in our lives. In this reading plan, we will consider how unplugging creates the necessary space for uninterrupted time with God, increased sensitivity to see and respond to the needs of others, and true rest for our mind, body, and spirit.

Unplugging

On the other side of the likes, subscribers, and hashtags are real people in need of real direction. This devotional will share how your influence can lead people to deeper understanding, transformation, salvation, and accountability to fulfill their calling. 


The Influencers Responsibility: How Our Likes, Followers, and Subscribers Can Have Eternal Significance 

What do I actually want to do with my life? Is what I'm doing right now the right thing? How can I get more motivation to achieve my dreams? Which job makes me happy? Is there really a calling in my life? Are you up for changing the world, starting something meaningful with your life, and still staying relaxed? Sound impossible? It is not. You can do more.

Fruitful Life

After the year that was 2020, we all need rest. Rest is a good thing; it heals, it restores, it renews. God values rest: The Bible reveals how important it is. Like the good Father he is, God wants us to enjoy rest, and even instructs us to rest. But, how good are we at actually resting and resting in the way God deems best? 

Taking a Real Rest

Do you wonder if God has anything to say about your work? Explore key verses from each chapter of the Bible that offer wisdom, guidance, and purpose for everyday work. Part 2: Joshua - Ruth

Work Through the Whole Bible, Part 2

This three-day devotional is full of practical insight for any leader seeking to honor and obey the Lord through the application of scripture. This devotional offers multiple lessons covering the following topics: wise decision-making, how to avoid the danger of assumptions, how to confront the unknown through faith and courage, and how to successfully lead your team to triumph through the grace of Jesus Christ.

Joshua Study - Practical Lessons For Biblical Leadership 

The vocations represented in the characters of Christmas can teach us a lot about God and how our work is a means of co-laboring with “the newborn King.” In this four-day plan, we’ll look at the vocations of the innkeeper, King Herod, the nameless manger builder, and Jesus himself to draw out applications for our own work today.