Work

Does suffering ever cause you to wonder if God is punishing you? Through study of God's word, reflection and prayer, let this 4-day plan help you draw closer to God in difficult times.

If I'm Suffering, Is God Punishing Me?

This week, we will learn about business leaders who understand that God cares about their work and has an amazing plan for their business leadership role. We call these business executives and their management teams “unconventional business leaders” because sometimes God calls them to operate opposite of conventional business practices. This plan will share seven qualities through the acronym "LEADING" that are inherent to “unconventional" leading.

Qualities of an "Unconventional" Business Leader

Social media may require us to prove our worthiness in order to become verified, but God already knows who we are and that we are worthy of His love - no verification required! Who verified you? God or social media?

Verified by God, Not Social Media

The way you see God impacts absolutely everything about your life. If you won’t believe him for big things, you won’t trust him enough to surrender to him.  When you understand how powerful and good he is, how much he cares for you, and how personally involved he is in the details of your life, everything changes.  

Living on Purpose: With God as Your Center

Knowledge is useless…unless we have the character and the gumption to live by it. And it takes a person of character to put that knowledge into practice. Character is what eventually makes or breaks leaders, yet it’s the most ignored and overlooked aspect of leadership development today. This plan focuses on the person and not just on leadership habits.

Character Of A Great Leader

No one likes to be told areas where they could improve, especially when there have been times that someone gave "crushing criticism" masked as "constructive criticism." In this devotional, we will learn the value and purpose of sharpening so that we can deliver and receive it well as we rise to God's standard of living. 

Are You Sharpen-Able

The book of Ephesians is full of wisdom about why our work matters and how we should work. Every day, we’ll walk through a passage in one of the 6 chapters of this great book. I hope you enjoy the plan!

Ephesians on Work

Ever feel like you can’t get it together? Does your To-Do list out-distance your day? Do you wonder how to know what to do and what to leave undone? What if it were possible to sort out all the confusion so that you complete the right things? In this five-day plan, you will encounter Scripture and practical strategies to help you conquer your chaos when there’s no time to waste. 

Conquering Your Chaos: No Time to Waste

First responders answer the call by running to trouble every day.

Where do they turn when they need help? This reading plan from Our Daily Bread Ministries includes encouraging meditations that have been written specifically for police, firefighters, EMTs, and medical personnel.