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Jesus was full of both grace and truth. He wasn’t 50% grace and 50% truth. He was 100% grace and 100% truth. He always had exactly the right balance in his response to people and situations. But this perfect balance doesn’t come natural to us in this world and so we must act with intention and purpose when seeking to respond with both grace and truth. 

What can we do to attract and keep the most talented and ambitious Gen Z workers? Let me offer ten ideas based on the data I’ve read and observed on this new generation.

Steve Graves is an author, coach, entrepreneur, faith-and-work pioneer…and he’s been my friend and advisor for almost 20 years. Workmatters is excited to partner with Steve in sharing his content with you from time to time as a resource in your journey to...

I’m no artist, but sometimes a simple drawing does wonders in my coaching conversations. Here’s one drawing I use all the time: Sideways eight? Yes, but in math circles, it’s known as the sign for infinity. Perhaps you remember that from high school math....

Jesus said to them, “My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I too am working.” (John 5:17) I begin my new children’s book by saying, “In the very beginning, a long time ago, God created the world so that we would all know that He Himself is a...

Last week I shared the story of a community that I’m extremely grateful to be part of and how God uses our annual gathering to breathe life into me. I also challenged readers to pay attention to their own need for rest and begin to dream of convening a group...

Last month I had the privilege of meeting up with thirteen other nonprofit leaders from across the country, each outstanding in their fields. It was the fifth year we gathered under Montana's big sky to fly fish on the Bighorn River, but this is not just a...

12 months and one day ago, I began my journey at Workmatters. 366 days of growing professionally and personally, learning from those on my team, my classmates in the WMI-Arkansas cohort this spring, executive speakers, and mentors alike.

Steve Graves is an author, coach, entrepreneur, faith-and-work pioneer…and he’s been my friend and advisor for almost 20 years. Workmatters is excited to partner with Steve in sharing his content with you from time to time as a resource in your journey to...

“Daddy, what happens when the cardboard at the recycling center is filled up? Where does it go?”  The question seemed as random as the morning was beautiful. My younger son and I were walking the dog through the park in our neighborhood. The air was cool,...