Election Day

Election Day Whenever I begin to feel that outside forces control my destiny, I remember the words of Jesus to Pilate. At the time, Jesus was facing crucifixion. Pilate thought that he had the power to sentence or release Jesus. In John chapter 19, verse 10, Pilate...

I Get to go to Work Today

“I get to go to work today” is not usually what we hear on Monday, but if you have ever been jobless or, worse, income less than you might understand the enthusiasm of someone grateful for the opportunity to work. Even in hard times, we are blessed in...

Too Much to Do in Too Little Time

Too much work to do in too little time is a common workplace complaint. Managers want to get the best bang for their buck, so they often intentionally assign an unrealistic workload hoping that their employees will rise to the occasion. Many years ago, when I was in...

Peace of Mind Comes by Prayer

Peace of Mind Comes by Prayer Philippians 4:6-7 (KJV) tell us to “be careful of nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep...

HR is an Investment in the Lives of Others

From the time I was 14, I wanted to be a pastor or priest. I love to preach, and that was part of it, but I also loved the idea of investing my life in the lives of others. The parish priest is the one you call when you are sick or troubled, getting married, or when...

Daily Prayer

Daily Prayer In 1 Thessalonians 5:17, we are admonished to “Pray without ceasing.” This passage could be interpreted in two different ways, and I like and apply both nuances. On the one hand, it is beneficial to have a regular prayer time. Tennessee Ernie...