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Do You Have Peace?

2/15/2025

by guest blogger Christine Young

Isaiah 26:3 Says "You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you because he trusts in You." Do we really trust God? Do we truly believe He will do what is best for us, or do we allow our minds to continually dwell on the problem? Philippians 4:8-9 says, "Finally brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report if there be any virtue and if there be any praise think on these things and the God of Peace will be with you."

If we have accepted God's free gift of salvation, we can trust Him to meet every need in a way that is the absolute best for us. We CAN have peace!

Spiritual Warfare in Business? Is Evil Influencing Our Businesses and Careers?

2/14/2025

by guest blogger Dave Kahle

Can our businesses and careers be subject to attack by "spiritual forces of evil"’? And, if so, what does that look like? Can some or many of the obstacles in your path be intentionally implanted by the “spiritual forces of evil?” Let’s dig into this together.

Scripture can shed some light on this subject. We know that Job was attacked by Satan and lost his business, his family and his home. That is as clear a case of Satanic attack as there is.

More subtly, we know that the Israelites, in their many seasons of falling away and worshipping strange gods, were often condemned for taking advantage of the poor and striving after money and wealth. These actions were certainly empowered by the spiritual forces of evil represented by the various false gods. Evil twisted their business to its own end.

Clay Jars and Treasures

2/12/2025

Guest post by Elizabeth Thambiraj
Reminiscing about a time I was running to get my next connecting flight and experienced this deep thirst, which was painful, hurting and sore. It was as if my tongue was cleaving to the roof of my mouth. It was not at all pleasant . . . but agonizing, searing, grievous and torturous!

Greek word for thirst: διψάω – dipsáo

To suffer from thirst means figuratively, those who are said to thirst who painfully feel their want of, and eagerly long for, those things by which the soul is refreshed, supported, strengthened.1

Medical Science says, “Polydipsia is the definition of excessive thirst. Excess thirst is an abnormal urge to drink fluids at all times. It’s a reaction to fluid loss in your body. Dry mouth (xerostomia) and the urge to pee often (frequent urination) may go along with it”.2

Missed Opportunities

2/12/2025

by guest blogger Josh Matson

Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero.

A quick Wikipedia consultation translates Horace’s famous quote to “Seize the day, put very little trust in tomorrow.”

I couldn’t agree more!

Now, I want to be very clear. Tomorrow does matter, but dismissing the present to chase what could be is an exercise in futility.

Tomorrow doesn’t come without first getting through today. What you do right now matters more than what you have done in the past and what you will do in the future.

God Healed My Son

2/12/2025

by Karen Weigand

In 1963, my son Brett was born with a physical problem that doctors first had a difficult time diagnosing and then didn’t know how they were going to treat. But when Brett was two and a half, God stepped in and did a miracle. I’d like to share the story with you . . .
Brett was born unable to swallow. Part of what he ate went to his lungs instead of his stomach because of a constricted muscle. I could not feed him anything by mouth because of the danger of it going directly to his lungs. Instead, I fed him through a tube going directly to his stomach.

Hope

1/16/2025

by Guest Blogger Christine Young
For many years I believed that God would answer prayer and perform miracles for other people but not for me. I had such a low opinion of myself I felt condemned and rejected by God. I did not see God as good. I saw Him as a supreme authority waiting to punish me for the slightest fault. I had witnessed true miracles and had seen people get mighty answers to prayer, but that did not bring me joy. I only felt even more rejected. Was God really willing to help me? I doubted it.

Mount of Olives

1/16/2025

by guest blogger Samantha Vitz

I watched Jesus stand in the garden talking to his disciples. I tried my best to focus, but I couldn’t help but think of my life and everything in it. I thought about all the lost people around me. I thought about how I tried to do better but I just couldn't.

But I shook the thoughts off. I had to listen to Jesus. I needed him. So I focused harder.

I looked intently into his face as he spoke. Now I couldn’t help but stare blankly at him like everyone else did, sucking in everything he said.

Will You Become Significant?

1/13/2025

by guest blogger Dave Kahle

While there is a degree of significance to be achieved though one’s family, there is a higher level of significance. Having “notable worth or influence” implies that significance at that level is relatively rare. People take note of it. Suppose you could lay a foundation of significance with your family, and then reached out to "matter” to a larger world. Suppose you could seek significance in your career and your business. Let’s dig deeper into this.

“My whole life, I was told that we were one of the richest nations on earth, but now I see that we are one of the poorest. It’s like my whole life has been wasted.”

That comment marked one of the saddest and most poignant moments of my life. Here’s the story.

Introducing the International Fellowship Cafe!

1/13/2025

by Guest Blogger Laurel Nicholson

The Death & Resurrection Doula training program for Christian end-of-life doulas has launched a community endeavor to encourage Christian conversation around death. A secular Death Positive movement opened the way for communities to embrace the conversation through a Death Cafe initiative. The Death Cafe prohibits hosts and visitors from arriving at an answer. The Fellowship Cafe provides an opportunity to connect with others in a discussion about death (and resurrection!) maintaining the freedom to declare Jesus is Lord!

The Death & Resurrection Doula Community hosts a virtual (Zoom) International Fellowship Cafe every Monday at 1-2 pm EST. Come and make friends around the world!

How Should a Christian Businessperson Respond to the Election?

1/13/2025

By guest blogger Dave Kahle

The recent election may have set the record for the amount of emotional reaction it has generated. As such, it presents an unusual opportunity for Christians to impact those in our spheres of influence.
The depth and breadth of the emotional response presents Christian businesspeople with a unique opportunity. This reaction to the election represents a great opportunity for Christians in the business world to impact the world. It was Rahm Emmanual who was reported to have said, during the Obama administration, “Never let a good crises go to waste.” That applies to Christian businesspeople as well.

First, realize that you are in a unique position. It is a world where many of the things we trusted have flittered away that trust to the call of politics: No one trusts the media, government agencies appear to be purely political, and many universities seem to have lost their purpose.

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