In this series, we’re talking about guarding ourselves from Grifters.   Years ago, some colleagues invited me to a conference of a controversial ministry. I prayed fervently that the Holy Spirit would reveal to me what was pleasing to God and what wasn’t.   That night, the keynote speaker prophesied some disturbing proclamations. I felt a grieving ...

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Senator Bernie Sanders recently proposed to change the workweek from 40 hours a week to 32 hours. In this series we’re exploring biblical considerations pertinent to this issue.   Previously we looked at God’s command to work six days a week. I believe our work includes maintaining our home and outside responsibilities.   That leads to asking, ...

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The Senate has periodically discussed changing the workweek from 40 hours a week to 32 hours. In this series, we’re exploring biblical considerations on this issue.   For me, the biggest challenge is reconciling God’s commands about work with our modern-day culture. After Israel had been oppressed as slaves by Egypt, after their deliverance, God commanded ...

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Senator Bernie Sanders recently proposed to change the workweek from 40 hours a week to 32 hours. In this series, we’re exploring biblical considerations pertinent to this issue.   Our first consideration is defining work. The Oxford Dictionary defines work as “activity involving mental or physical effort done in order to achieve a purpose or result.”   ...

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The Senate has periodically discussed changing the workweek from 40 hours a week to 32 hours. In this series, we’re exploring biblical considerations on this issue.   Many of the attempts to shrink our work week seem to send the message that work is bad and should be limited when possible. God designed work to accomplish ...

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Senator Bernie Sanders recently proposed to change the workweek from 40 hours a week to 32 hours for the same pay. Any hours worked after that would require employers to pay overtime.  Although some data looks favorable for those companies who have shifted to a 4-day workweek, there are other factors that need to be ...

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In the past, the business community has grown accustomed to a certain level of educational training provided to high school and college graduates. In my opinion, the future is soon to change dramatically.   During the pandemic, remote learning too often became no learning at all. In many schools, standards were lowered, graduating many students without ...

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Hindsight can be a humbling critic. At year end there are typically some economists and political futurists who reflect on how well their predictions for the year faired.  I admire those who are willing to admit when their predictions fall short.   Many business leaders also speak publicly about their beliefs on the future of their ...

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If I’m honest, there are times when other followers of Jesus frustrate me. It’s in those moments when I can be tempted to gossip or speak poorly of another brother or sister in Christ.  If I remember they are a follower of Jesus it helps me to muzzle my words. But there are times when ...

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Discovering your spiritual calling is extremely valuable, but there can be some downsides as well.   For example, someone dedicated to their calling may overlook abuse. In an article on theconversation.com the authors claim, “People who feel that God intended them to be in their current workplace or industry might be more disposed to stay in ...

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