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Identity-Forming Employment
Does your job define you?
by Tom Petersen
09/01/05
When the Work Gets Tough
To quit or not to quit—that is the question.
by Tom Petersen
08/19/05
Blocking Daylight—The Boss
It's not always easy dealing with a difficult boss.
by Tom Petersen
08/05/05
Personal Inadequacies
It is possible to discredit the gospel by our inadequacies. But this doesn't happen as often as we may think.
by Jim Petersen and Mike Shamy
07/22/05
Coming Home: A Christian CEO Recounts His Spiritual Journey and Helps Us with Our Own
John Beckett, author of Loving Monday, has become a role model for his faithful implementation of Christian values in business. But here he offers more than wisdom for God-honoring business practice—he offers wisdom for living a God-honoring life.
by John D. Beckett
Regent Business Review, issue 12
How to Find What You Need Online
Several studies have found that somewhere between 60 and 80 percent of people searching for information on the Web failed to find what they were looking for.
by Kevin A. Miller
Regent Business Review, issue 13
The Power of an Accountability Group
You'll be surprised by the profound, permanent effects that accountability relationships will have on you. And, quite possibly, so will everyone who knows you.
by Michael Zigarelli
Regent Business Review, issue 14
Staying in Tune
Want to create a masterpiece of harmony in yourself and your organization? Try these tips for staying "in tune."
by Howard Brenneman
06/10/05
The Hardest Prayer of All
Is there someone at work who's simply driving you crazy? Maybe someone challenging you or even undermining you at every turn? This nineteenth century classic offers some profound insight into how to pray for our enemies.
by G.D. Watson
Regent Business Review, issue 9
A Better Way to Think About Prayer
For some of us, saying prayers wholeheartedly may be the crowning achievement after we have learned to make every other activity prayer. If your prayer life is not what it should be, maybe it's time to try something else.
by David Steindl-Rast
Regent Business Review, issue 5
Gratitude: Pathway to Permanent Change
"Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, it is also the parent of all the others." So said the ancient philosopher Cicero. Two millennia later, our study of thousands of Christians confirms that gratitude indeed spawns myriad elusive virtues, like joy, inner peace, patience, forgiveness, and self-control. This article unpacks the power of gratitude and reveals several proven ideas for becoming more consistently grateful.
by Michael Zigarelli
Regent Business Review, Issue 17
Who Me? Jealous?
Combatting the green-eyed monster at work
by Liz Curtis Higgs
Today's Christian Woman, September/October 1997
Contemplating a Career Change?
One out of four of us is contemplating making a career change. Here are a few market-tested, biblical tactics to consider before making the leap into that new job.
by Brian Ray
10/20/2004
The Parable of the Janitor and the CEO
An inspiring and poignant reminder of what constitutes success in God's eyes
by Buck Jacobs
Regent Business Review, issue 8
The Fallacy of Time Management
Time management experts tell us that to have more space in our lives, we ought to identify time-wasting activities and find more efficient ways of getting our work done. But if we instead start by reconsidering the concept of time as taught in scripture, we may find more permanent solutions to our frenetic lives.
by Robert Banks, from The Tyranny of Time
Four Steps to Forgiveness at Work
Work around people for any prolonged period of time and you will be wronged. In this article, the author succinctly and helpfully offers four guidelines that enhance our ability to forgive these wrongs.
by William Nix
01/12/2005
A.W. Tozer on The Sacrament of Living
Which parts of your job please God the most? Which parts are more sacred, and which are more secular? Don't be surprised if your answers change after you read this masterpiece from Tozer.
by A.W. Tozer
02/01/05
Rabbinic Questioning—A Better Way to Evangelize
Traditional methods of sharing the Good News don't go very far when a conversation runs up against a brick wall of defensiveness. What's a disciple of Christ to do then? Do what Jesus did-ask a question. Sound too simple? Just read on…
by Randy Newman
Aaah! The Sweet Sting of Correction
Don't like to be corrected? Who does! But consider this: Your usefulness to God is directly related to how you handle correction.
by Jodi Matthews
11/14/04
Restoring Joy to Your Life
What's the difference between joyful Christians and the rest of us? How do they manage to retain a joyful disposition, despite their circumstances? What's the secret to success here? This study of more than 5,000 Christians provides some answers you won't find anywhere else.
by Michael Zigarelli
Regent Business Review, issue 15
Twenty Time-Tested Tactics for Improving Your People Skills
Want to be a great leader? Want to really succeed in your career? The word is out: your interpersonal skills are critical. Here are twenty time-honored practices you can use today.
by Michael Zigarelli
Regent Business Review, issue 5
Selecting Your Key Information Areas, Part One
What must you know—and what can you safely ignore?
by Kevin A. Miller
Building Church Leaders, May 19, 2004
Selecting Your Key Information Areas, Part Two
What must you know—and what can you safely ignore?
by Kevin A. Miller
Building Church Leaders, June 8, 2004
Are You Too Busy for God? This Minor Prophet Describes the Major Consequences
Doing too many things … running from task to task … always intending to spend more time with God, but seldom making that time. If this is you, listen to a minor prophet describe the major consequences.
by Michael Zigarelli
Regent Business Review, issue 9
Too Busy? Try These Practical Time-Management Tips
by Samuel M. Natale
Regent Business Review, issue 9
Assess Your Love for God
Estimate this critical area of your life using our Love for God Scale, based on the Great Commandment. (34 questions, 15 minutes)
by Michael Zigarelli
Assess-Yourself.org
Assess Your Motivational Gifts
Identify your God-given gifts using our Motivational Gifts Survey. This instrument is based on the gifts in Romans 12. (35 questions, 7-10 minutes)
by Dorena DellaVecchio, Ph.D. and Bruce E. Winston, Ph.D.
from GiftTest.org
Assess Your Worldview
Estimate your worldview with our Worldview Index, a non-denominational instrument based on the classic creeds of the church. (28 questions, 5 minutes)
by Michael Zigarelli
from Assess-Yourself.org
Assess Your Christian Character
Estimate your character using our Christian Character Index. This instrument is based on the virtues in Galatians 5 and Colossians 3.
by Michael Zigarelli
from Assess-Yourself.org
Assess Your Obstacles to Growth
The Obstacles to Growth Survey is an instrument that evaluates four things that may be hindering your ability to become a godlier person. (40 questions, 7-8 minutes)
by Michael Zigarelli
from Assess-Yourself.org
Develop a Life Plan
The Personal Development Plan Workbook is a step-by-step guide for seeking God's will for your life, setting life goals, developing a strategic plan and tracking your progress.
by Michael Zigarelli
Christianity9to5.org
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