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How We Spend our Days
I have a guilty pleasure. Okay, I have many guilty pleasures, but the one of interest for today is Hallmark movies. I love Hallmark movies. Sometimes the wisest statements can come from a character in a Hallmark movie. In The Art of Us, one of the characters said,...
Five Things You Can Do to be Happier at Work Today
It'ss easy to get frustrated, to feel overwhelmed, or even incompetent in our work. Self-doubts creep in; maybe you made a costly mistake. Many refer to these times as "bad days." But, when too many bad days accumulate, they can overshadow the good...
Zig Ziglar’s Railroad Story
When someone was devoted to their company in the old days, they were called "company men." Of course, there are "company women" too. There are various definitions of what a company person is, but I believe they are loyal to their company. They believe that their fate...
Enter in His Courts with Thanksgiving
Enter in His Courts with Thanksgiving Growing up, I sang this song every time we came together for church. “I will enter His gates with thanksgiving in my heart. I will enter His courts with praise. I will say this is the day that the Lord has made. I will rejoice for...
Loyalty
One dictionary definition of loyalty is “a strong feeling of support or allegiance.” Coworkers and bosses have told me that they find me loyal, and it flatters me to hear that because loyalty is high on my list of values. I want to be perceived as loyal, and I want to...
Disappointment – His Appointment
Disappointment - His Appointment The 1970s were wonder-years for me. I became a teenager in 1973. I had an emotional crisis, which led me to fully devote my life to Christ in 1974. And Christian Contemporary Music was coming of age. Young Christians in the 70s enjoyed...
Help a Coworker Today
Some believe that our happiness is in direct proportion to our service to others. My hero Zig Ziglar once said, “You can have everything in life you want if you will just help other people get what they want.” If you want to be happy and fulfilled at work, see...
Election Day
Election Day Whenever I begin to feel that outside forces control my destiny, I remember the words of Jesus to Pilate. At the time, Jesus was facing crucifixion. Pilate thought that he had the power to sentence or release Jesus. In John chapter 19, verse 10, Pilate...
I Get to go to Work Today
"I get to go to work today" is not usually what we hear on Monday, but if you have ever been jobless or, worse, income less than you might understand the enthusiasm of someone grateful for the opportunity to work. Even in hard times, we are blessed in America with...
Too Much to Do in Too Little Time
Too much work to do in too little time is a common workplace complaint. Managers want to get the best bang for their buck, so they often intentionally assign an unrealistic workload hoping that their employees will rise to the occasion. Many years ago, when I was in...
Peace of Mind Comes by Prayer
Peace of Mind Comes by Prayer Philippians 4:6-7 (KJV) tell us to "be careful of nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your...
HR is an Investment in the Lives of Others
From the time I was 14, I wanted to be a pastor or priest. I love to preach, and that was part of it, but I also loved the idea of investing my life in the lives of others. The parish priest is the one you call when you are sick or troubled, getting married, or when...
Daily Prayer
Daily Prayer In 1 Thessalonians 5:17, we are admonished to "Pray without ceasing." This passage could be interpreted in two different ways, and I like and apply both nuances. On the one hand, it is beneficial to have a regular prayer time. Tennessee Ernie Ford used to...
Punctuality
In the workplace and our lives outside of the workplace, the opinion formed of us by our peers, friends, co-workers, and employers is directly impacted positively or negatively by our punctuality. When we show up on time not once but consistently, we are seen as...
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. The specific reference for the above is 1 Peter 5:7. Many believe that Peter was inspired by Psalm 55:22, which says, "Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous...
Perseverance
I was the Director of HR for Richcroft Inc. for 26 years. I began in April of 1994, and my last day was July 17, 2020. Not all of the moments in all of those years were smooth and easy. I faced challenges every day, and as the HR director, it was my job to address...
Think of Others as Better than Yourself
Think of Others as Better than Yourself “What! Are you kidding me?!? No one is better than me!” We are taught to be proud, look out for number one, assert our needs and wants, and demand our rights, and yet when we look to Jesus, we see a much different picture. In...
Change
The word change can make some feel anxious, and some feel glad depending on the change. If the boss gives you a raise, chances are you will see the change as a good one. On the other hand, if you are laid off or furloughed, chances are you won’t see that...
Jehovah Jireh The Lord Will Provide
Jehovah Jireh The Lord Will Provide The God we love and serve is known to His people by His name. In the Old Testament, the Lord expressed a specific attribute of His personality in His name. In Genesis 22, we read the story of Abraham, who, in obedience to God's call...
Engaged
Employee engagement is all the rage. Employers are willing to invest thousands on programs and consultants designed to increase employee engagement, and no wonder. When employees are engaged, they do their best work on the job, and they will remain loyal even when the...
Reach out today to find out how David can serve you.
Reach out today to find out how David can serve you.
