Month: February 2009

Two Circles and a Skill-Set

“Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve before kings.” Proverbs 22:29 NIV “In things you enjoy doing and do well, you will discover your skill-set.” My thoughts today are about “two circles and a skill-set.” Well, this whole week my devotional thoughts and comments have […]

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Putting Others First

“Workers who protect their employer’s interests will be rewarded.” Proverbs 27:18 NIV “With appreciation and enthusiasm, work hard to make your boss look good for hiring you.” My thoughts today are about “putting others first.” A major proportion of your life will be in the marketplace. Approximately one-third of most […]

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Hard Work

“Being lazy will make you poor, but hard work will make you rich.” Proverbs 10:4 TEV “No one gives you anything but an opportunity; after that what you get is what you earn with God’s blessing.” My thoughts today are about “hard work.” Why is it that many people want […]

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Honest Day’s Work

“The wicked . . earns deceptive wages.” Proverbs 11:18 NIV “Practice honesty at all times; preserve honesty at all costs.” My thoughts today are about an “honest day’s work.” While still a young man, I was taught the importance of “an honest day’s work for an honest day’s wage.” If […]

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If

“Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.” John 13:17 NIV “There are things, that if you know and do them, life will be richer and happier.” My thoughts today consider “if.” On such a small word hinges so much about your life. There […]

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