I Will Fear No Evil#1: The Valley is InevitableDear friend, do you see what David says here? He says, ‘Even though,’ rather than ‘Even if.’This tells us what David knew very well: that valley seasons - seasons of darkness, trials, and of facing evil - are unavoidable and inevitable. They don’t only happen to certain people for certain reasons. They happen to us all.So, what can we expect from thes...  Read More

He Leads MeIt is a matter of fact that we humans don’t desire arduous journeys which take us through difficult terrain. We also don’t want our healing or our growth to be a process, but rather instantaneous. And we certainly don’t find it easy to follow someone when we don’t know where we’re going.But, in this life journey, we don’t follow just anyone… We follow God, our Shepherd.#1: Our Shepherd ...  Read More

Job 41:1-6Then Job answered the Lord and said,"I know that You can do all things,And that no purpose of Yours can be thwarted.'Who is this that hides counsel without knowledge?'Therefore I have declared that which I did not understand,Things too wonderful for me, which I did not know.”'Hear, now, and I will speak;I will ask You, and You instruct me.’"I have heard of You by the hearing of the ear;B...  Read More

He Makes Me Lie DownI have the privilege of working with children, and one of the funniest things about them is the way they resist rest. Some gladly go to sleep (that was totally me), but others fight it with every fibre of their being!Their eyelids droop, their heads swing to and fro, and still they fight what will inevitably come to them. Their body knows full well what they need, but their lit...  Read More

The Lord Is My ShepherdPsalm 23 is arguably one of the most well-known pieces of Scripture in modern day Christianity. We can recite it by heart and we relate it to finding rest.What does David mean when he calls God his shepherd? Why is this specific profession a powerful way to describe God?#1: A Shepherd ProvidesThe very first thing a shepherd does is he provides for his sheep’s needs.Sheep, ju...  Read More

Day #4 – Putting it All TogetherAs we conclude this reading plan, I'm reminded of Daniel, who, when put to the test at work, walked with God and was favored accordingly.Daniel held a very important position during the reign of King Darius. He was one of three trusted advisors. One day, the King decided to put Daniel in charge of everyone, and Daniel’s fellow advisors did not like that.His colleagu...  Read More

Day #3 – Be the LightWe’ll get back to Rebecca in a minute – for now, I want to tell you about another colleague named Jack. Jack worked in the same office with me but was also a pastor at his church. As an employee, Jack was the worst. He wasn’t a very good demonstration of a Christian in the workplace. He didn’t do his job with excellence. He would throw people under the bus every chance he coul...  Read More

Job 40:3-5Then Job answered the Lord and said, "Behold, I am insignificant; what can I reply to You? I lay my hand on my mouth.  Once I have spoken, and I will not answer; Even twice, and I will add nothing more."...  Read More

Day #2 – Add ValueIn addition to having an answer for my faith, I always had an answer regarding my work subject matter. In other words, I knew my job! I knew my craft, and I did it well. This leads to our next strategy: Add Value.As a child of God, you have to know your worth... But you also have to know your job. Imagine if you will for a second that Jesus Christ Himself is your supervisor… that...  Read More

Day #1 – Be ConsistentIn a world full of political divides, cultural clashes, and toxic work environments, it can be challenging to maintain our mental clarity, physical wellness, and most importantly, our spiritual integrity. However, God calls us to be salt and light in every sphere of our lives, including our professional endeavors. In this reading plan, we will explore practical strategies to ...  Read More

The most effective and powerful antidote for anxiety is thanksgiving and praise. When we feel it coming on or even begin to think about the possibility of it coming on we want to nip it in the bud. We want to immediately stop and "BOW." Here are three things to help us find the calm when we are encountering the overwhelming waves of anxiety.BOWBow before Him. Bring all of your cares to Him! Lay th...  Read More

Thoughts and feelings will come like waves on the sea and seek to capsize us. When these thoughts and feelings flood our hearts and minds like water into a boat, we are barely able to stay float.You may be afraid to face a new day troubled with thoughts and feelings like:A strange sense that there is an abominable sea monster lurking beneath the surface, circling and waiting for an opportune momen...  Read More