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Religion and the Workplace

We are being told that we should not mix #religion and #work. On top of this there are people who are fighting to pass a religious #freedom act, which actually seeks to remove any trace of faith and religion out of the public sector. Does this mean that people who hold to faith or spiritual consciousness should somehow leave it at home when they enter the workplace? Could faith or religion have any benefits for the company, and if so what would they be?

Here in the US there are laws (Title VII of The Civil Rights Act of l964) that protect the rights of any employees who hold certain faiths and religious consciousness. Of course, it states that any activity that comes from this should not put undue burden on the employer.So, how can people of faith be an asset to their company? (more…)

God’s View of Success

There are many seminars and marketing schemes today that offer us the ability to be successful. It all points to the temporal and constantly changing idea of success, and how it is determined. You are thought to be a success if your post goes viral, or if you reach a quota or break a record. So if someone else can do more, get more… what is the true meaning of success and what should we use to determine the success of a person, a business, or a ministry?

God’s standard of measuring success can simplify our lives and point us to what profoundly matters. So we will consider a few points: (more…)

Lunch Meeting American Airline CEBRG Group

Last week Paul went to Raleigh/Durham NC for a day to speak at a Lunch meeting to those who are a part of the Christian CEBRG group in American Airline. There were around 35-40 who attended!

Fulfilled or Empty Life?

It has been said that there is a God–shaped vacuum in the heart of every human. God made humans this way to remind us that only He can fill our life with meaning and purpose that ultimately fulfill us. And when we ignore or reject God we end up trying to find this by filling our lives with temporary things and momentary pleasures. These eventually become like our idols, where we end up sacrificing our own integrity, our respect for others and even sacrifice those who are closest to us. In due course we discover, even when our life is full of things, and pleasurable experiences, we feel empty and find no contentment and meaning for our life.

There is an interesting story in the book of Jeremiah, where the prophet Jeremiah is talking to people who had known God, but decided to pursue things, not God, to define their life. He likened these people to being thirsty, those needing water to sustain their life. Jeremiah illustrated two sources available. (more…)

Contagious Fellowship

Imagine for a moment that you’re on a company assignment in a city far from home and your work project has unexpectedly been extended for a few more weeks. Not knowing anyone in the area, you feel stranded. Thus you go online to look for a church nearby. You locate one not too far from your hotel and decide to visit it. When you arrive at the door, you are warmly welcomed. The service starts and you sing along to familiar songs; then the pastor shares an encouraging message from God’s Word. Afterward a few people invite you to lunch, where you end up sharing with each other how God is working in your lives. As you go back to your hotel room, you think to yourself…“It seems like I’ve known these people for a long time, almost like family.” God designed “fellowship” for this very purpose.

How is “fellowship” formed? Is it something short lived or something that is developed over time? The word “fellowship” carries with it the idea of our sharing something in common with others… being partners who participate in each other’s lives. (more…)

Building His Church Out in the World

To say that our world is changing is an understatement. We have witnessed major shifts politically, technologically, religiously, economically and morally. It should lead us to ask how Christ is building His church in these days. At one time, Christianity influenced most of the western world. Some countries have the imprint of Christianity woven throughout their early history. The Christian faith was considered at the center of society, bringing an influence on local culture and national policy. The laws made in some of these countries reflected the belief in an infinite personal God who they saw as actively a part of their origin and national affairs. The church flourished under these conditions. It gained wealth and political weight, and at times it used these to build churches, schools for training, and benevolent organizations like hospitals and orphanages to help those in need. However, at times it also used these to build a power base to become a controlling force in society. There are some who saw this dominant persuasion as God’s means of building His church and kingdom in the world.

As power increased for the church, Christianity began to be identified more by culture and politics than by true authentic faith. It no longer was viewed as a faith common to all people of different nationalities and different cultures, but instead you were a Christian because of your birth and nationality. With its powerful influence, the (more…)