This last year I’ve heard multiple stories about retail store chains closing stores due to theft. This is especially true in cities where police protection has declined dramatically.  In addition, more stores have implemented policies demanding that employees not pursue shoplifters. Although there are safety reasons that may legitimize these policies, the result is ...

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Our pastor, Tim, recently shared a story about becoming desensitized. Years ago, Tim was asked to speak at a youth camp.  When Tim first opened his cabin door, he gagged due to the rank smell of urine. When he asked his cabinmate how he could stand the smell, his cabinmate shrugged unawares.  Days later, ...

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Stephen Phelan, Movement Mortgage’s Chief Pastoral Officer, recently shared about three common employee needs within the workplace. The third need was for each employee to find purpose in their work.  Years ago, I had taught on purpose when a nursing home employee approached me. She had previously been homeless and viewed her work as ...

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