iWork4Him PowerThought

What's your marriage got to do with your work? On the surface, nothing. But underneath, everything. .... Your home life directly affects your mindset, your attention, attitude and perspective. When our marriage is unhappy, we are distracted, less productive, and typically more negative.  Time invested in our spouse produces fruit. And that fruit sustains us and goes before us in every aspect of ou...

One of my favorite topics on faith in the workplace is to delve into the legal rights of Christ followers at work. We have more rights than most Christians know. And these legal rights are extremely important for every Christ follower to be aware of:  Whether you are an employee, in management or own a company or run a non-profit.  WHY? We're losing ground in our rights, because WE, the people of...

When's the last time you checked in on your worldview?  We invite you to re-calibrate your worldview BACK to a biblical worldview .   There are 5 components involved: 1. your view of God, .... 2. Your view of creation or reality ...., 3. Your view of humanity, 4. Your view of moral order and 5. Your view of purpose. If each Christ follower woke up every day with their biblical worldview firmly set...

Mission fields are EVERYWHERE – including apartment communities. Statistics show that 96% of those who live in apartments, have no connection to a church. So, as a Christ follower, if you live in an apartment complex or work in one on-site, there's an opportunity to bring Christ to those that live there. Maybe you have Christian friends that live in an apartment. Would you be willing to share this...

Generosity. Most of us probably think about money, when we hear that word. But what if, as Christ followers that is only ONE way to be generous?  .... What if we are called to be generous with our "whole being "?  Our words, thoughts, time, attention and influence ? .... Psalm 112:9  says They share freely and give generously to those in need. Their good deeds will be remembered forever. They will...

We have heard it said from just about every Kingdom company we have interviewed that it is all about relationship. That putting people first makes all the difference in the health of their business. This concept is contrary to how the world has taught us to do it.  But we have heard and seen in these Kingdom companies, that when you put people first before profits , the profits will follow . .......

How many of us think we are doing business God's way, when in reality, we are just Christians who love Jesus, go to church, and believe we live by Christian values? There's another way for us to start and run a business. To work and lead our teams. It's the Kingdom way.  .... Start with God as your ultimate business partner, and ask Him what HIS plan is. And then keep moving based on what He's dir...

I recently heard a new term for a business where the leader is a Christ follower. He called his business a " for-profit ministry ".  ....  That was  his dad's term for their family business, a junkyard of all places.  He had a holistic approach to it. Yes, he was a businessman, who was committed to turning a profit. AND, He saw it as an opportunity to help people by giving them a job, and helping...

Is it enough to be an ethical and hard-working owner, employee or boss, or does Jesus ask us to BE something MORE?    Over the past twenty years of being a student of faith at work , we've discovered that there are costs to being a Christ follower in the workplace. Not a Christian, a CHRIST FOLLOWER.  .... There's a difference. .... And there are COSTS to making Him known at work.  They are born o...

When's the last time your beliefs about another generation were challenged?  Mine were recently, after interviewing a couple, whose life's work is to teach and enable "generational reconciliation" in the workplace.  What on earth is generational reconciliation?  ....  It's helping us, and each generation to understand the other generation, to know the truth about what they believe and to know the...

I heard from the owner of a financial planning firm the other day, that people who have a purpose live seven years longer than people who don't.  SEVEN YEARS LONGER than those that just retire.  .... So what's the other option?  Well, this wise man said PIVOT instead of retire. What if the second half of our life (the "retirement years") could be just as meaningful to God or actually MORE SO? We a...

What's the difference between believing IN God and trusting God? A San Antonio business owner got to find out, when he had to choose between going to work on Wall Street as a fat cat, or listen to God, and chose what's best for his family.  .... In Matthew 6:33  God advises us to "Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need." In the midst...

Do you want God to unlock His purpose for you in your work? As you execute the first 4 steps of the iWork4Him Nation Covenant: Praying for, serving, befriending, and praying with others, remember your work behavior is important. The final step of the iWork4Him Nation Covenant is to be someone of excellence in your work. Be the best and brightest example of a worker in your workplace position.  Exc...

Does God care for the people you work with? Of course, He does. In step 4 of the iWork4Him Nation Covenant, look for opportunities to pray with others.  When you continually work alongside the same people, you know their typical manners and facial expressions. When you notice someone having an off day, ask them, "How are you doing?" when they say "I'm Fine," keep asking, " No really, how are you d...

Do you want to see your workplace as a mission field? In step 3 of the iWork4Him Nation Covenant, we encourage you to befriend your co-workers or employees outside of the office. Why? Our work relationships are work focused and can be shallow. When you build friendships on your own turf, outside of work, real relationships develop. When you let someone into your world, it breaks down walls. Breaki...

Do you want to see your workplace transformed and have God unlock His purpose for you in your work? Step two of the iWork4Him Nation Covenant helps transform your workplace mindset into a mission-focused workplace ministry mindset. Start looking for ways to serve your co-workers, bosses, and/or employees outside your job requirements. Why? Anyone can do a job that meets expectations, but how many...

Do you want to see your workplace transformed and have God unlock His purpose for you in your work? I thought so. Step one of the iWork4Him Nation Covenant is the most powerful step you can take at work to transform your workplace and your heart. Prayer -  Start praying for those you work alongside every day. Pray for your co-workers, bosses, and employees by name. You can even pray for their spou...

It's the First Day of 2021. Last year is behind us. No looking back! It's time for a fresh start. It's New Year's Day, the first day of the rest of your life. The first day of 2021. What's the best way to start fresh in 2021? How about enjoying a full day of rest? When God created Adam, his first full day on earth was a sabbath rest day. God knew that we needed rest, and after 2020, we all need re...

It's the last week of the year, and this has been a tough year for everybody. I don't know that anybody is going to look at 2020 and mourn its passing. It's time for a fresh start. It's New Year's Eve and the last day of 2020. Goodbye, 2020! A fresh start begins tomorrow! How will you begin your fresh start? Do you even know where to begin?  We can ask our friends or coworkers, bosses or employees...

It's the last week of the year, and this has been a tough year for everybody. I don't know that anybody is going to look at 2020 and mourn its passing. It's time for a fresh start. I grew up in Minnesota, where a new, beautiful snowfall covers the ground and hides the mess. But eventually, the snow melts and leaves behind the mess that was there before the snow fell. The beauty of following Jesus...

It's the last week of the year, and this has been a tough year for everybody. I don't know that anybody is going to look at 2020 and mourn its passing. It's time for a fresh start. So, what will a fresh start look like for you in 2021? Will it be getting up a little earlier and reading your Bible and spending time with God every day? Will it be a new exercise routine or new eating habits? Maybe it...

It's the last week of the year, and this has been a tough year for everybody. I don't know that anybody is going to look at 2020 and mourn its passing. It's time for a fresh start. When I became a believer, I got a fresh start. Since that day, over 40 years ago, I've gotten a lot of fresh starts. The Bible says that God's mercies are new every morning. I have taken advantage of those new mercies a...

It's Christmas Day. A day focused on the giving and receiving of gifts and recognizing the ultimate gift of Jesus. The day that you were born, your parents saw you as a gift. How are you a gift to your family today, to the parents that gave you birth? Is it with your frequent phone calls or notes dropped in the mail? Is it helping around the house with projects that they just can't do on their own...

It is Christmas Eve. This week has focused on the giving and receiving of gifts and recognizing the ultimate gift of Jesus. Are you a gift to the people you live near? Outside of work, we come in contact with a lot of people. You might be involved in a small group from church. How are you a gift to your small group? Are you a gift in the way you serve others in your community? Are you a gift in th...

It's the week of Christmas. A week focused on the giving and receiving of gifts and recognizing the ultimate gift of Jesus. Are you a gift to the people you work with? What does that look like? Is it the work you do, or how you do your work? Is it your attitude at work, or is it the excellence you demonstrate as you do your work? When your coworkers, employees, or bosses look at you, do they see y...