Weekly Memo
“A person without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.” Proverbs 25:28 “Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.” Proverbs 16:32 I hope you had the opportunity to consider, and focus on, self-control at work this past week. Did you notice times […]
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“A person without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.” Proverbs 25:28 When you hear the term “self-control,” what comes to mind? Does a tense conversation in your workplace, a differing opinion, an ineffective meeting or an ongoing problem flash across your mind? As you likely spend quite a bit of […]
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“Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.” Proverbs 3:3 NIV Are you mindful that God’s word is written on your heart when you walk into work every day? Do you recall His Word as you go about your daily business dealing with the […]
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“The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” (Proverbs 12:18) As an owner, manager and/or business colleague, there are times when you must have difficult conversations. Someone may not complete a project well or in a timely manner, their work may have fallen below standard, perhaps they […]
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You likely have a friend, or group of friends, with whom you share life’s concerns. You may regularly share what is going well, and what is perhaps a challenge. You may have some specific friends with whom you will discuss certain things, and other friends you share different things with. These friends will likely […]
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Do you have favorite verses you apply on a regular basis at work? Proverbs 10:8 is one such verse well-suited to meditate on and apply at work. Whether you are being confronted by an unhappy client, dealing with a colleague who has a difference of opinion or trying to speak with a boss who has […]
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When a long-standing employee recently questioned her sick time entitlement, I checked our Policy and Procedure Manual. This information was readily available, so I was able to answer her question in a timely manner. As that information had been based upon a defined process, I felt confident the policy was fair. Over time, I have […]
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“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.” Proverbs 16:3 Feeling overwhelmed by what you want to accomplish in 2020? If so, change the word “overwhelmed” to “excited!” God does not want you to feel overwhelmed. God wants you to be excited about the New Year and what you can […]
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“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.” Proverbs 16:3 Why do you think we start off with good intentions on January 1st and then by February these intentions are forgotten and therefore unrealized for so many of us? What happened to the zeal and commitment? There are a number […]
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“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.” Proverbs 16:3 Are you planning on making New Year’s resolutions this year? If so, choose wisely and have a realistic plan to keep on track with them. Why is this important? Well, according to U.S. News […]
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