In 2029 Millennials will overtake Boomers as the largest generation in Western society. This shift has already started in the workplace. Although Gen-Xers have been working for a couple of decades, there was never enough to replace the massive number of working Boomers, most of whom were in long-term, and often supervisory positions.
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Pre-pandemic, I had an office. It wasn’t a large office, but it was a comfortable workspace with an L-shaped desk and a few chairs for
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As busy Believers in Jesus, how can we re-claim the concepts and practices of Sabbath rest (and in contrast, work as worship), so that we can truly receive the rest of what God has for us?
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I recently completed a personal evaluation in the appendices of a book titled, “Resilient Ministry”. Completing the Emotional Life grid was the most telling. It’s time for some real talk.
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Our family was in a hotel recently and they had a kids treasure chest. At check-in, children can pick one item from the chest. In the chest, was a bunch of toys; a few of which were these styrofoam gliders.
The boys grabbed them with excitement and ran over to me. “Dad, check these out! Aren’t they awesome?”
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When life feels more like work than experience. We carry around so many roles, wearing so many hats. Each position in life has a new set of responsibilities, each with its own pressures.
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It’s easy for life to become routine. It’s easy to let each day pass like the next. We complete assignments, answer emails, plan new projects; waiting for the weekend to arrive. However, the routine has the potential to weaken our defences against sin, soften our desire to share the Gospel and prevent us from seeking opportunities to show Christ’s love.
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The temptation is always there. We’ve all done it. We’re supposed to be working on a specific project, but we’re checking our inbox for the third time; hoping that a new message will give us something else to work on. Worst-case scenario, we move to something non-work related, like our Facebook Timeline or Instagram feed.
Read MoreWhere are you currently? Is life moving along flawlessly or are you in a season of change? Is there a season of change on the horizon? How will you act, think, speak and motivate others during this season? How will you embrace life’s changes? (You can leave a comment below this post.)
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The workload is ominous. The days are long. The responsibilities are seemingly unending. Such is the life of a leader. Around every corner is a new obstacle or opportunity.
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We all wear a lot of hats! Regardless of the career we’re in, we all have roles and responsibilities that we must maintain. Planning, maintenance, projects, budgets, management, emails and meetings; we all have to work.
We can’t neglect our work commitments. And yet, we should be careful that we don’t sacrifice our family for the sake of a job. Regardless of how much money we may bring home, fully providing for one’s family means more than just food on the table.
Read MoreDo you have any friendships within your workplace? Why do you think those friendships were built? If you had no friendships at work, would you continue working for that organization?
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