Work

Jesus said “no” all the time. In this four day series, we will take a look at four different times in which Jesus said “no,” try to understand why He said “no,” and unpack lessons we can glean as we fight the temptation to constantly say “yes” to the incessant demands on our time.

The Cure for People Pleasers

Work can be both fulfilling and frustrating. It can be an instrument of God or a tool of the devil. Wherever work resides on the continuum of our satisfaction scale, it is a necessary component of Christ’s plan for our lives. The Lord knows in the wisdom of His grand design for humankind that we need work to keep us busy with what’s beneficial and to keep us from trouble. 

Wisdom for Work

Engage the Advent season from a new perspective this year. In this devotional you’ll be encouraged to explore how God is speaking, moving, and connecting with you in your work. You spend most of your day working — and God is present in it. Your faith is not compartmentalized and neither is your work. They are woven together. With this guide, you’ll be able to fully embrace what the Advent season has to offer all aspects of your life.

Advent: Embracing Wonder and Waiting in Our Work

Through insightful reflections, practical guidance, and scriptural wisdom, " The Favored Child" seeks to illuminate the origins and transformative influence of favor in our lives. It sheds light on the ways in which the favor we each carry is intricately intertwined with our unique journeys, leading us toward the realization of our God-given dreams and ultimately guiding us to fulfill our intended purpose.

The Favored Child

This 3-day plan shows how God worked in the lives of three leaders: Isaiah, Nehemiah, and Mary during seasons of transition. They were living in between where they were and where they were heading. Instead of waiting idly, impatiently, or impulsively, they took wise, practical steps. Each day of this plan provides a way to anchor yourself in scripture and experience God’s presence to find meaningful work during your transitional seasons.

Meaningful Work in Seasons of Transition

Whether you are a classroom teacher, homeschooling Mom, Sunday School teacher, or small group leader, I want to share what a good friend reminded me when I packed up my classroom. “We are all teachers.  We define our classrooms.”
 
No matter what your classroom looks like, I pray these daily devotions will encourage you and strengthen you as you fix your eyes on the ultimate Teacher.

5 Daily Devotions to Encourage Teachers

In this devotional, Dr. David Mende writes that since we spend so many hours at the workplace every day, God is concerned about our work and He’s at work even as we work. He doesn’t want us to see our work as drudgery. Rather, He wants us to give our best as we work.

God At Work

Do you have ideas for change but feel powerless to implement them? Do you respect your leaders’ authority but yearn for them to see your vision? Leadership is not position. It’s influence. Learn from Jonathan, Amos, Joseph, David, and Jesus how to spark transformation. Regardless of your title, age, or qualifications, God has positioned you to make a difference. This devotional is by Influence coauthors Philip Morrison and Hankuri Gaya.

Influence

A 12-day plan to help you understand God's view of money and how to manage it. Os will help you learn from examples in scripture on how to make money your servant versus being a servant to it. 