On the surface, “joy at work” may be one of life’s great oxymorons! Think about it. Do you feel joy in your work? Not, are you happy at work. Rather, do you feel true joy in the tasks, the relationships, and the purpose of your work? This is a theme that God...
Ever find yourself in a situation at work where you lack clarity about the best next step? You might be facing a problem you don’t know how to solve. Or maybe you’re trying to achieve a goal that’s bigger and more difficult than you feel prepared to handle....
The general buzz of this time of year – parties, traditions, commercials, etc. – creates multiple opportunities for engaging in spiritual conversation. Believer and nonbeliever alike are primed for these conversations. It is one of the most natural times of...
On occasion, God will put someone in your life that has profound influence. Such is the case with Steve Graves. I met Steve in 2002 and he quickly became my faith and work mentor and an early WorkMatters Board Director. Steve has been a global pioneer in the...
It’s amazing the conversations you can have if you are willing to ask other people questions about their lives. We recently moved to a new house and I have had two powerful conversations with service providers coming into our home. Last Saturday night, a...
As a millennial, I naturally obsess over the idea of my true calling in life. All it takes is one person’s social media update to make my mind crawl with comparison and doubt over whether or not I’m headed in the right direction – a complete waste of time. I...
Whether it’s through one of our WorkMatters ministries or prayer and devotion, we love when people discover God’s calling in their work. Better yet, we have the resources to prove it. Here is a list of some of our favorite podcasts about finding God’s...
Heavy question, right? Is there even an answer to this question? Work is hard. Some days it rocks. It clicks. It’s fun. Other days (many days?) it’s difficult. Adam made sure of that and God confirmed it in Genesis 3:17-19: “To Adam he said, “Because you...
What do you do when there doesn’t seem to be a right answer? I recently voted in an election concerning a contentious issue in my hometown. The “right way” to vote was clear for many – but not to me. I read the text of the proposal and pored over the...
Do you ever find yourself uncertain of the path ahead or wonder why you are where you are on your journey? Elise Mitchell, CEO, Mitchell Communications Group and CEO, Dentsu Aegis Public Relations Network, shared insights and practical guidance last week on...
