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Devotions for Work Meetings: Finding God in the Boardroom
Are you tired of work meetings feeling sterile, unproductive, and frankly, soul-crushing? Do you long for a way to infuse your professional life with a sense of purpose and connection, even amidst the hustle and bustle of deadlines and presentations? This post offers a refreshing approach: incorporating short, impactful devotions into your workplace meetings. We’ll explore how to respectfully integrate faith into your professional life, enhancing team cohesion, productivity, and ultimately, your spiritual well-being. We’ll provide examples of devotions suitable for various workplace settings and offer practical tips for implementation.
Why Devotions in Work Meetings?
Before diving into specific examples, let’s address the potential concerns. Integrating faith into the workplace requires sensitivity and respect for diverse beliefs. The goal isn’t to impose religious views but to create a space for reflection, grounding, and shared humanity. The benefits, however, can be transformative:
Enhanced Team Cohesion: Shared moments of reflection can foster a stronger sense of community and mutual respect among team members.
Improved Productivity: Starting with a brief moment of mindfulness or shared prayer can center the team and improve focus.
Increased Morale: A positive and supportive environment built on shared values can boost morale and reduce workplace stress.
Stronger Ethical Foundation: Devotions can reinforce a commitment to integrity and ethical conduct in all professional endeavors.
Choosing the Right Devotion for Your Workplace
The type of devotion suitable for your workplace will depend on several factors, including company culture, team dynamics, and your own comfort level. Consider these options:
#### 1. Short, Inspirational Quotes:
Begin the meeting with a quote from a religious text or a well-known spiritual leader. Keep it brief and easily relatable, focusing on themes of teamwork, perseverance, or gratitude. For example:
"Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ." - Galatians 6:2 (Christian)
"Let kindness be your compass." – Anonymous (Applicable across faiths)
"The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." - Lao Tzu (Philosophical, suitable for diverse audiences)
#### 2. Guided Meditation or Mindfulness Exercise:
A short guided meditation focusing on breathwork or mindfulness can help center the team and improve focus. Many free guided meditations are available online. Keep it secular enough to be inclusive of various belief systems. Focus on themes of calm, presence, and intention.
#### 3. Brief Prayer or Moment of Silence:
A simple prayer of gratitude or a moment of silence for reflection can create a peaceful and contemplative atmosphere. Keep it brief and inclusive, avoiding overtly denominational language. Phrases like, “Let us take a moment to reflect on our blessings and intentions for this meeting,” can be universally applicable.
#### 4. Storytelling:
Share a brief, inspirational story from a religious text or personal experience that illustrates a relevant work ethic or principle, such as perseverance, teamwork, or compassion. Ensure the story is concise and avoids overly religious language.
Implementing Devotions Respectfully
To ensure inclusivity and avoid any discomfort, follow these guidelines:
Obtain Consent: Before implementing devotions, gauge your team's comfort level. A brief survey or informal discussion can provide valuable insight.
Make it Optional: Always ensure participation is voluntary. Offer alternative activities for those who prefer not to participate.
Keep it Brief: Respect everyone’s time by keeping the devotion short and focused (no more than 5 minutes).
Focus on Universal Themes: Emphasize themes of compassion, gratitude, and ethical conduct, which are broadly acceptable across different belief systems.
Be Mindful of Company Policy: Check your company’s policies regarding religious expression in the workplace.
Examples of Devotions for Different Meeting Types
Project Kick-off Meeting: A short prayer for guidance and success in the project.
Team Building Meeting: A guided meditation focusing on collaboration and teamwork.
Problem-Solving Meeting: A quote emphasizing perseverance and creative solutions.
Performance Review Meeting: A moment of reflection on achievements and areas for growth.
Conclusion
Integrating devotions into work meetings can create a more positive, productive, and spiritually fulfilling work environment. By following the guidelines above and choosing appropriate devotions, you can create a space for shared reflection and connection, strengthening team bonds and fostering a deeper sense of purpose. Remember, the goal is to enhance the workplace, not impose religious beliefs. By approaching this with sensitivity and respect, you can transform your work meetings into opportunities for growth, both professionally and spiritually.
FAQs
1. What if someone on my team objects to devotions? Respect their wishes. Make participation completely voluntary and offer alternative activities.
2. Can I use devotions in meetings with clients or external stakeholders? Exercise extreme caution. It’s generally best to avoid religious content in meetings with individuals outside your organization unless you know their beliefs align and they've explicitly expressed comfort with it.
3. What if my company has a strict policy against religious expression at work? Respect company policy. Focus on secular mindfulness exercises or inspirational quotes that don't explicitly reference any particular faith.
4. How often should I incorporate devotions into meetings? Start slowly. Once a week or even once a month might be sufficient, depending on team dynamics and response.
5. Where can I find more resources for appropriate devotions? Explore websites and books focused on workplace spirituality and mindfulness. Many free online resources offer guided meditations and inspirational quotes suitable for a professional setting.
| devotions for work meetings: Just. You. Wait. Tricia Lott Williford, 2019-07-09 Everybody waits. We wait for a spouse, wait for a baby, wait on our children, wait for our parents. We wait for clarity and direction. We wait on a job, a promotion, a new direction. We wait for hope, for healing, and for miracles. We wait on God. And when we misunderstand what waiting is about, we can get confused about what God is up to. Waiting is one of God’s favorite tools. He can do certain things in our hearts, our lives, and our relationships while we wait—things we cannot experience once we’ve opened the gift we have been waiting for. So just you wait, because everyone takes their turn in the waiting room. It’s a long and painful fact of life, but shortcuts and microwaves aren’t the answer. God is at work behind the scenes in invisible ways you can’t see . . . yet. Just you wait and see how ready you’ll be if you spend your waiting well. Because when your opportunity comes, you don’t want to spend more time on the bench. When you wait well, you can say, “Look out, world: I am getting ready to shine. Just you wait.” In these pages, Tricia discusses the joy hidden in the discipline of waiting, and the practices of believing God is for you and working on your behalf, even when the work of His hand is hard to find. |
| devotions for work meetings: The Four Pages of the Sermon Paul Scott Wilson, 2010-09-01 Doing justice to the complexity of the preaching task and the questions that underlie it, Wilson organizes both the preparation and the content of the sermon around its four pages. Each page addresses a different theological and creative component of what happens in any sermon. Page One presents the trouble or conflict that takes place in or that underscores the biblical text itself. Page Two looks at similar conflict--sin or brokenness--in our own time. Page Three returns to the Bible to identify where God is at work in or behind the text--in other words, to discover the good news. Page Four points to God at work in our world, particularly in relation to the situations described in Page Two. |
| devotions for work meetings: Love Life Again Tracie Miles, 2018-08-01 In Love Life Again, Tracie reminds readers they each get only one life to live and inspires them not to take it for granted. Through compelling personal stories and powerful insights from Scripture, she helps women identify the stumbling blocks to their joy and offers tools and insights to take back control of their happiness. Every chapter ends with a practical call to action to motivate readers to begin loving their lives again. She also offers reflection questions, prayers, and creative ideas to help readers smile. Love Life Again helps readers learn how to live the abundant lives Jesus died for them to have, despite the circumstances they may face. |
| devotions for work meetings: Breaking Busy Alli Worthington, 2016-01-26 Have you ever felt like a fraud or failure as you struggle to find balance in life? Do you find yourself juggling everything in mediocrity and feeling like you're succeeding at very little? In her no-nonsense style, Alli Worthington--popular podcaster and author of The Year of Living Happy--tackles the big questions about finding happiness and one's God-given purpose. Have you ever felt like a fraud or failure as you struggle to find balance in life? Do you find yourself juggling everything in mediocrity and feeling like you're succeeding at very little? In her no-nonsense way, Alli Worthington tackles the big questions about finding happiness and one's God-given purpose. Breaking Busy marries popular secular research with solid biblical principles, instilling confidence that you, too, can move from crazy busy to confident calm. With refreshing candor, uproarious true stories, and a Christian worldview, Alli delivers truths that dismantle common happiness myths. Then she empowers you to get unstuck, to let go of the good to make way for the great, to know yourself and your Creator, and ultimately to find peace and purpose in this world of crazy. You will: Learn how to stop chasing what leaves you empty and start doing what you were created to do. Identify the common lies you believe and how to strip their power from your life. Recognize how what you say no to determines what you can say yes to. With relatable anecdotes, Alli models real-life guidance on boundaries, relationships, and self-care, humbly examining her own mistakes and walking through how she learned from her missteps and found peace in a world of busyness. If you long to find real connection with both your loved ones and your Creator, Alli Worthington deftly balances intelligent humility and heartwarming humor to help you rediscover your path. |
| devotions for work meetings: Encouragement for Today Renee Swope, Lysa TerKeurst, Samantha Evilsizer, 2013-09-24 Pull away from the things that pull you down and find lasting encouragement for today. The women at Proverbs 31 Ministries offer 100 devotions of wit, wisdom, and encouragement for women. For twenty years the P31 team has equipped and encouraged nearly a million women to live in the power of God’s truths that apply to their everyday life. Written by women from every walk of life, you will find inspiration to live authentically and fully grounded in the Word of God. The P31 Team shares from the realities of everyday life including highs and lows, humorous stories and tender moments. You will be drawn toward the truths God offers and enabled to rise above and become all God created you to be. |
| devotions for work meetings: Marriage After God Aaron Smith, Jennifer Smith, 2019-06-04 What if God has purposed your marriage for something so much more than happily ever after? Since the very beginning, God's design for marriage has been for husbands and wives to be ambassadors of holy love to a hurting world. Still, too many couples stop short at happy and wonder why they feel unsatisfied. Rather than you and me against the world, God calls each couple to the rich and meaningful mission of you and me for the world. In Marriage After God, Aaron and Jennifer Smith, popular marriage bloggers at HusbandRevolution.com and UnveiledWife.com, transparently share their own journey of turning a marriage in crisis into a marriage built on Christ's redemptive love. With fresh biblical insight and intimate stories of their own struggles and victories, this book will guide you toward a God-centered, ministry-minded, and thriving marriage. Throughout Marriage After God, you'll learn to: Discover the signature marks of a marriage after God Find principles for building an unshakable marriage foundation Let God's story take the lead in your love story Recognize the tools God has already equipped you with for a missional life together Filled with timeless wisdom, this thorough and practical book will empower you and your spouse to dream, decide, and do as you step hand in hand into God's ultimate purpose for your marriage. God has created your remarkable, romantic, and redemptive relationship to be a powerful light to a dark and hurting world. Let Marriage After God be your invitation to marriage as God intended--a life-saving, hope-inspiring, and transforming force of God's love. Praise for Marriage After God: This book is an incredible resource for anyone trying to grow or step into a healthier and more life-giving marriage. Aaron and Jen pull no punches; are honest, raw, and authentic; and show that a marriage in pursuit of Jesus can change the world. --Jefferson Bethke, New York Times bestselling author of Jesus > Religion There is a short list of books I'm stashing away for my three small kiddos to read when they are older--Marriage After God is one of them. Dear couples of the world, you have picked up a treasure! This book will give you clear direction to live out God's will for your marriage. There is no greater gift you can give yourselves than to run after Him together. Marriage After God will show you how! --Lara Casey, author of Cultivate and Make It Happen |
| devotions for work meetings: Love Like That Les Parrott, 2018-09-04 What can the Bible teach us about unconditional, everlasting, life-changing love? Join #1 New York Times bestselling author Dr. Les Parrott as he shows us that we all deserve Love Like That. In this authentic, practical book, Dr. Parrott provides a simple plan to improve all of your relationships--with spouses, family, friends, coworkers, and even strangers. Dr. Parrott takes proven findings from psychology and sociology and blends them with biblical teaching to reveal five transformative ways of relating to people demonstrated by Jesus himself. In Love Like That, Dr. Parrott gives you the tools you need to love like Jesus, because when you do: you become less detached and more mindful you become less exclusive and more approachable you become less judgmental and more grace-full you become less fearful and more bold you become less self-absorbed and more self-giving Dr. Parrott teaches us that loving like Jesus can be a daily reality for anyone who chooses it. Why? Because this love isn't elusive. It isn't pie-in-the-sky. It isn't out of reach or relegated to untouchable saints. It's real. Jesus gives us practical examples of how to love in extraordinary ways. And you're likely closer to it than you know. Praise for Love Like That: From the first vulnerable sentence, this heart-felt message from Dr. Parrott will compel you to not only be a better person, it will show you exactly how you can do just that. --Dave Ramsey, #1 bestselling author and radio host Refreshingly honest and incredibly practical. This book is for everyone who wants to love like Jesus but never thought they could. I've personally benefited from this helpful book, and you will too. --Lysa TerKeurst, president of Proverbs 31 Ministries and bestselling author of Forgiving What You Can’t Forget With an incredible blend of contemporary social science and a deep understanding of Scripture, Les Parrott's writing will help you see beyond what you may be tempted to settle for. And he'll show you the way, step-by-step, to realizing the kinds of relationships we all long for. --Lee Strobel, New York Times bestselling author of The Case for Christ |
| devotions for work meetings: Lead Like Jesus Ken Blanchard, Phil Hodges, 2008-09 Learn how to lead like Jesus, whether in the home, the church, the community, or the marketplace; moving not only from success to significance but taking a step beyond significance--surrender. |
| devotions for work meetings: Words to Work By Jacquelyn Lynn, 2012-08-01 Messages of inspiration and motivation based on the Book of Proverbs. Short, to-the-point devotions that are ideal for beginning a work day, opening a meeting or just taking a break. |
| devotions for work meetings: Staff Talk Wil I. Jackson, 2002 Wil Jackson writes words of grace and mercy for us all, especially those who serve on a church staff. He offers the care of the Shepherd, lets us know of God's trust in us and leaves us with a vision that is centered on the church's harmony with God's plan. I would place Staff Talk in rare company: alongside Henri Nouwen's Bread for the Journey and Eugene Peterson's Living the Message. (from the Foreword) Wallace H. Kirby Author of Affirming The Ash Heap Do you ever find yourself searching for an appropriate prayer or devotion to open a staff meeting with? If so, Staff Talk is a comprehensive resource you'll return to again and again. A year's worth of brief meditations, all uniquely suited for building a sense of community and trust among your personnel, are in this extraordinary volume. Wil Jackson draws on his extensive personal experience to share practical, effective insights in imaginative and engaging language. A wide variety of themes and topics are covered, including sections on building a covenant relationship, employing good management principles, and equipping laity for ministry within the body of believers. There's even material especially appropriate for retreat settings. Developing a cohesive and mutually supportive professional and volunteer staff is a great challenge. Jackson's book offers hope and direction for those who lead. Sam W. Dixon Jr. Executive Secretary, United Methodist Development Fund Wil Jackson knows the value of team building. In Staff Talk he shares nuggets of wisdom that are keys to developing a church staff into an effective and powerful team. Roger B. Gilbert Pastor, First Baptist Church Whiteville, North Carolina A splendid tool to help a church staff deepen its relationships and common goals. Joseph B. Mullin Pastor Emeritus, First Presbyterian Church Greensboro, North Carolina Wil Jackson served many congregations during 40 years as a United Methodist pastor in the North Carolina Conference. A graduate of High Point University and Duke Divinity School, Jackson has contributed to The Upper Room and is the author of The Pew Talks Back. |
| devotions for work meetings: Morning Meetings with Jesus Susan O'Carroll Drake, 2008 Designed for each school day in the student year, these light-hearted and insightful devotions offer lessons from the Master Teacher and a challenge to apply that lesson in real-life situations that confront educators in today's classroom. From the student who attacks verbally or physically to the lab experiment that goes wrong, teachers face a variety of challenges - and veteran teacher of Baltimore's public school, author Susan O'Carroll Drake, shares not only her own experiences but the biblical principles she has gleaned from a study of Jesus' life and teaching. Each devotion offers a Scripture reading, key verse, personal anecdote, biblical insight, and practical application before concluding with a brief prayer. |
| devotions for work meetings: Ready-to-Go Devotions for Mission and Service Mark Ray, 2010-10-01 Ready-to-Go Devotions for Mission and Service is a toolkit of daily devotionals for youth mission trips. The devotions in this book address every aspect of the mission experience, from leaving home and sleeping on the floor to dealing with language barriers and grumpy teammates. Each devotion includes a relevant Bible story, a commentary that connects that story to the mission experience, and a section that challenges the reader to take specific actions on the trip, back home, or both. The book includes devotions in preparation for, during, and after the mission trip or service project. The ready-to-go format allows the youth worker to quickly assemble a customized devotional journal for participants, matching each day’s selection to what’s likely to happen that day. The devotions could also be used in a group setting, which would allow the youth worker to pick devotions based on what has happened during the trip or event. Either way, the devotions point to the larger biblical and personal significance of mission trip or service project happenings . What if you held a mission trip and nobody changed? It’s a haunting, daunting question, one that youth workers and researchers across America are beginning to ask. Short-term mission trips (STM) have exploded in popularity since the mid-1990s, thanks in part to the Internet, which makes connecting with mission agencies and mission recipients easier than ever. Sociologist Kurt Ver Beek estimates that the number of North American short-term missionaries grew from 125,000 in 1989 to as many as four million in 2003. Many of those short-termers are teenagers. According to Christianity Today, more than two million American teens enter the mission field every year. Pollster George Barna reports that 15 percent of U.S. Christian teens have done a short-term mission trip, while the National Study of Youth and Religion found that 29 percent of all teens had participated in a short-term mission trip or religious service project. Unfortunately, the impact of short-term mission trips may be short-term as well, both for those who go on mission trips and for those who receive mission teams. Ver Beek recently surveyed North Americans who worked in Honduras after a 1998 hurricane, as well as those who were served by them. He found that the North American work teams had “little or no lasting impact” on the communities they served and that missionaries reported only “a small, positive, lasting change” in their own lives. The situation isn’t hopeless, however, according to Robert Priest, associate professor of mission and intercultural studies at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. “In research with Ph.D. students at Trinity,” he wrote in Christianity Today, “I’ve been impressed that while STM may not always or automatically produce desired results, the right sorts of STM, carried out in the right sorts of ways, and accompanied by the right sorts of reflections, have potential for good.” Unfortunately, youth workers don’t always build “the right sorts of reflections” into their mission trips. At best, they allot time in the daily schedule for reflection or debriefing. At worst, they just hope and pray that their students will somehow be transformed by the mission experience. The existing literature isn’t much help. Books on mission-trip planning offer plenty of advice on selecting a mission agency, raising money, coordinating transportation, handling emergencies, entering closed countries, and re-entering the “normal” world, but they offer precious little advice on using the mission experience to impact the participants’ lives. The handful of available mission-focused devotional guides offer some assistance, but they typically take a one-size-fits-all approach. Usually presented as mission journals, these guides assume trips will be a certain length or include certain elements, such as dealing with non-English speakers. Ready-to-Go Devotions for Mission and Service fills the void, offering targeted, topical devotionals that can help turn short-term missions into life-changing experiences. |
| devotions for work meetings: 365 Devotions to Embrace What Matters Most John Michalak, 2015-07-14 Life is a precious gift, yet daily demands can cloud your vision, making it look like a never-ending cycle of obligations and appointments. Through this insightful devotional, reclaim your passions, your relationships, and your joy through the daily reminders of what really matters. It’s never too late to live the wide-awake, passionate life you once envisioned. Embrace what really matters most, and start living a life rich with purpose, delight, and eternal meaning. |
| devotions for work meetings: A Woman After God’s Own Heart Elizabeth George, 2025-02-04 Change Your Priorities, Change Your Life A Woman After God’s Own Heart® has guided millions of women toward God’s will for their lives, helping them experience peace, order, and joy in pursuit of Him. In this enduring work, beloved author Elizabeth George shares God's Word along with woman-to-woman practical wisdom on how you can pursue God's priorities in all areas of your life. Whether it’s putting God first, strengthening relationships, building a stronger bond with your husband, raising godly children, or growing in service to others, each day offers opportunities to pursue the Lord. As you embrace God's plans for you, you will find real purpose in a life of prayer and practicing God's priorities as you become a woman after His heart. The Harvest Legacy Collection For more than 50 years Harvest House Publishers has provided high-quality books that affirm biblical values, helping countless readers grow spiritually strong. The Harvest Legacy Collection celebrates the lasting influence of select Harvest House titles with deluxe, special-edition releases. These enduring works have collectively impacted millions—and they are sure to inspire readers for years to come! |
| devotions for work meetings: The Spirit of Development Erica Bornstein, 2005 This book is an examination of the connections between modern economic practices, globalization, and contemporary Christian religious belief, based on an ethnographic study of NGOs in Zimbabwe. It addresses issues crucial for those interested in the strengths and weaknesses of development theory and practice, as well as in Protestant Christianity as a transnational religion. |
| devotions for work meetings: Holding On When You Want to Let Go Sheila Walsh, 2021-09-21 Are you struggling today? Do you look back and long for what used to be, or are you looking ahead and have no idea what's coming? Are you stuck in the middle of a mess because life has not turned out as you expected? When you run to God for answers, do you often feel like you aren't getting them--or at least aren't getting the answers you want? Are you holding on . . . but not sure how much longer you can? In times of not knowing, Sheila Walsh offers a lifeline of hope. With great compassion born of experience and hardship, Walsh comes alongside the hurting, fearful, and exhausted to remind us that we serve a God who is so much greater than our momentary troubles, no matter how insurmountable they feel. She doesn't offer a quick fix. She offers a God fix. Sharing from her own painful struggles and digging deep into biblical stories of rescue, hope, and miracles, she gives you the strength to keep going, to keep holding on to God in a world turned upside down. The accompanying study includes 10 lessons to help individuals or groups dive deeper. |
| devotions for work meetings: To Be Like Jesus Ellen G. White, 2004 Emphasizing a different theme each month, this daily devotional calls us into a deeper fellowship with God and equips us for the journey. Each reading is a moment with the master--another step in an ever-sweeter journey with Jesus. |
| devotions for work meetings: True Worshipers Bob Kauflin, 2015-09-01 Everyone worships. But Jesus tells us that God is seeking a particular kind of worshiper. In True Worshipers, a seasoned pastor and musician guides readers toward a more engaging, transformative, and biblically faithful understanding of the worship God is seeking. True worship is an activity rooted in the grace of the gospel that affects every area of our lives. And while worship is more than just singing, God’s people gathering in his presence to lift their voices in song is an activity that is biblically based, historically rooted, and potentially life-changing. Thoroughly based in Scripture and filled with practical guidance, this book connects Sunday worship to the rest of our lives—helping us live as true worshipers each and every day. |
| devotions for work meetings: Devotions from the Lake Thomas Nelson, 2018-04-24 Life is better at the lake—but you already knew that. Capture the sweetest parts of lake life with 100 peaceful devotions and gorgeous photography in Devotions from the Lake. This beautiful book offers insight into how God meets us through rest and play, and how to bring all the best parts of “lake life” to everyday life. Life has a way of slowing down and simplifying when you’re by the water. Enjoying long walks, ice cream cones, and watercolor sunsets with your family and friends is a way of life on lake days . . . wouldn’t it be a dream to live like that year-round? Devotions from the Lake includes 100 devotions and beautiful photography.It is a wonderful way to start each day at the lake with quiet devotional time as you gain deeper insight into how God meets us through rest and play and how to bring all the best parts of “lake life” to everyday life. It’s the perfect gift for any lake lover or a happy way to keep a little piece of the lake with you at all times. |
| devotions for work meetings: 3-Minute Devotions for the Workplace Pamela L. McQuade, 2017-12 Where's Bible wisdom and encouragement when professionals really need it? Right at your fingertips, thanks to 3-Minute Devotions for the Workplace! |
| devotions for work meetings: Kingdom Family Devotional Tony Evans, Jonathan Evans, 2017 Provides provide both single and married parents with a resource tool to maximize those family devotional times, such as the dinner hour or bedtime. The family virtues--based devotional provides 52 separate topics, one for each week of the year, and five devotionals within each topic that will guide devotional times Monday through Friday--Amazon.com. |
| devotions for work meetings: Bible and Breakfast Asheritah Ciuciu, 2019-10-01 Are you starting your day on empty? Before your feet hit the ground, chaos drowns out any hope of quiet time with Jesus, as the alarm blares, kids run around the house, and your to-do list reminds you that you’re already behind. Bible and Breakfast is for you. In just a month, you’ll kickstart a morning habit of meeting with Jesus and eating a healthy breakfast every day. Join Bible teacher and author Asheritah Ciuciu for 31 devotions for busy women and 31 tasty breakfast recipes. EACH DEVOTION INCLUDES: FEAST Bible Study prompts for days you want to dig deep Snack on-the-go devotionals for busy days Plenty of space for journaling and responding RECIPES FEATURE: Family favorites that are healthy enough to feel good about and tasty enough that your kids will eat them A full color photo for every recipe Lots of gluten-free, kid-friendly, and freezer-friendly options No more waiting for the perfect time and place. Experience the joy of starting your mornings with Jesus today. |
| devotions for work meetings: This Is the Day Tim Tebow, 2018-09-25 ECPA BESTSELLER • The New York Times best-selling sports star and media icon motivates readers to stop postponing dreams and start making them happen now because—this is the day. Beyond Tim Tebow's exploits as a Heisman-winning football player, he is widely known and respected for his exemplary character and personal excellence, which have made him a role model for millions. When Tim interacts with the public, he often encounters people who feel “stuck”—unable to take action on matters ranging from daily life to pursuing lifelong dreams. In response, Tim often identifies a crippling fear or lack of courage, to which he advises: “now is the time to take some risks, to quiet the voices of defeat, to step forward and make a mark, because this is the day.” In this inspiring, motivational book, readers will receive the advice and encouragement to daily move from “pause” to “play” in finding deeper meaning and success. Tim illustrates the book's themes with stories from his personal life that will delight all readers, including his an update on his dream pursuit of a baseball career. |
| devotions for work meetings: Everywhere You Look Tim Soerens, 2020-07-07 The emerging generation is opting out of the church in large numbers. They're embarrassed at how the church is portrayed and dismayed at their options for participation. What's the point of the church anyway? With practical, actionable steps, Tim Soerens offers a vision of the church grounded in a grassroots movement of ordinary people living out the church in their everyday lives. |
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| devotions for work meetings: Beginning Ministry Together Roy M. Oswald, James Heath, Ann Heath, 2003-12-01 Beginning Ministry Together is about the transition period between the announcement that one pastor is leaving and the time when another pastor is well settled. The message brought by Roy Oswald and colleagues Jim and Ann Heath is that this is not an impossible time to be survived only with a lot of expert help. Rather, even though the task is complex, committed congregational leaders can handle it—with the help of people who have been on this journey before. Oswald describes how clergy and congregations can better end and begin pastorates. He shows them how to say good-bye and discern their needs for the future—how to use the open space between pastorates for evaluation and preparation for a new day. |
| devotions for work meetings: One Word that will Change Your Life Dan Britton, Jimmy Page, Jon Gordon, 2012-12-03 One Word is a simple concept that delivers powerful life change! In 1999, the authors discovered a better way to become their best and live a life of impact. Instead of creating endless goals and resolutions, they found one word that would be their driving force for the year. No goals. No wish lists. Just one word. Best of all . . . anyone, anytime can discover their word for the year. One Word that will Change Your Life will inspire you to simplify your life and work by focusing on just one word for this year. That’s right! One Word creates clarity, power, passion and life-change. The simple power of One Word is that it impacts all six dimensions of your life – mental, physical, emotional, relational, spiritual, and financial. Simply put, One Word sticks. There is a word meant for you and when you find it, live it, and share it, your life will become more rewarding and exciting than ever. Join thousands of people and hundreds of schools, businesses, churches, and sports teams who have found their one word . . . and discover how to harness the transformational power of One Word. The book includes a personal Action Plan and simple process to help you discover your word for the year. |
| devotions for work meetings: Lighten Up and Live Ken Davis, 2014-11-01 Comedian and motivational speaker Ken davis uses his unique sense of humor in 90 light hearted devotions designed to bring a smile to your face and a spark of inspiration to your day. Enjoy solid nuggets of truth from God's word and occassional opportunities to go deeper if you wish. The joy of the Lord is our strength. Take this opportunity to lighten up and live! |
| devotions for work meetings: Morning and Evening Charles H Spurgeon, 2010-10-01 Over one hundred years later, Spurgeon's classic devotions continue to encourage Christians with the message of God's love. Each meditation is founded on a single verse of Scripture, inspiring and exhorting readers to rely upon God's care and to respond with deeper service and trust. NIV edition with ribbon marker, Subject and Scripture indexes. |
| devotions for work meetings: Battling Unbelief John Piper, 2009-01-16 Pastor John Piper shows how to sever the clinging roots of sin that ensnare us, including anxiety, pride, shame, impatience, covetousness, bitterness, despondency, and lust in Battling Unbelief. When faith flickers, stoke the fire. No one sins out of duty. We sin because it offers some promise of happiness. That promise enslaves us, until we believe that God is more desirable than life itself (Psalm 63:3). Only the power of God’s superior promises in the gospel can emancipate our hearts from servitude to the shallow promises and fleeting pleasures of sin. Delighting in the bounty of God’s glorious gospel promises will free us for a less sin-encumbered life, to the glory of Christ. Rooted in solid biblical reflection, this book aims to help guide you through the battles to the joys of victory by the power of the gospel and its superior pleasure. |
| devotions for work meetings: Christ-Enlivened Student Affairs Perry Glanzer, 2020-06-02 How does the Christian faith inform Christian student affairs practice? How should it? Instead of placing Christ outside the realm of education, Christ should serve as the motivating and animating force for all of Christian student affairs. With Christ at the center of education, the Christian story distinctly transforms the nature of the work education professionals do. With research from a national mixed-methods study, Christ-Enlivened Student Affairs avoids the common response of anecdotal evidence by providing a catalog of some of the best thinking and practices in the field. Glanzer, Cockle, Graber, and Jeong use the framework of educational philosophies to trace how Christianity animates the who, why, what, and how of student affairs, offering evidence-based resources, and new tools for engaging new practitioners in the field, and a larger theological perspective for Christian student affairs. |
| devotions for work meetings: The Best Yes Lysa TerKeurst, 2014-08-19 Are you tired of living with the stress of an overwhelmed schedule and aching with the sadness of an underwhelmed soul? Do you find yourself unable to say no even when you should? Are you stuck under the weight of endless demands and responsibilities? The good news is: it doesn't have to be this way. In The Best Yes, New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst guides you through the insightful lessons she's learned about what it means to live out the purpose that God has in store for you. Lysa demonstrates the incredible power of two words--yes and no--and the way that these simple, daily decisions can shape the story of our lives. Lysa has learned firsthand that there's a big difference between saying yes to everyone and saying yes to God. Drawing from applicable scriptures and her own personal experiences, Lysa teaches us that if we know and believe that God has a plan for each of us, we'll live it out--serving as living proof of His never-ending grace and kindness. Throughout The Best Yes, Lysa will give you the practical tools you need to: Stop people-pleasing by embracing a biblical understanding of love Escape the guilt of disappointing others by learning the secret of the small no Overcome the agony of hard choices by grounding your decisions in wisdom Grow closer to God as you sharpen your own discernment Learn to be intentional with your time, your choices, and yourself Incorporate the Best Yes as a filter for your daily decision making If we take time to slow down and rise above the rush of the world's endless demands, we can rest assured that God's wisdom will help us make decisions that will still be good tomorrow. No matter what season of life you find yourself in, you deserve the chance to make decisions that bring out the best you. |
| devotions for work meetings: Whose Agency Megan Hershey, 2019-06-04 Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) are ubiquitous in the Global South. Often international in origin, many attempt to assist local efforts to improve the lives of people often living in or near poverty. Yet their external origins often cloud their ability to impact health or quality of life, regardless of whether volunteers are local or foreign. By focusing on one particular type of NGO—those organized to help prevent the spread and transmission of HIV in Kenya—Megan Hershey interrogates the ways these organizations achieve (or fail to achieve) their planned outcomes. Along the way, she examines the slippery slope that is often used to define “success” based on meeting donor-set goals versus locally identified needs. She also explores the complex network of bureaucratic requirements at both the national and local levels that affect the delicate relationships NGOs have with the state. Drawing on extensive, original quantitative and qualitative research, Whose Agency serves as a much-needed case study for understanding the strengths and shortcomings of participatory development and community engagement. |
| devotions for work meetings: Morning Devotional D. L. Moody, 2001-11-01 God’s Power for Today Surviving in today’s fast-paced world seems almost impossible at times. You wake up each morning with your agenda racing through your mind--troubles at work, the needs of your family, the grass needs to be mowed, the car needs to be washed, you need groceries, then there’s dinner...and the daily list goes on! Where do you find the strength for it all? D. L. Moody will help you start your mornings right with a blend of Scriptures and quotes from well-known Christian leaders. When you mediate on God’s promises each morning, you will receive strength, guidance, and wisdom that will last throughout the day. Discover the peace of mind and the strength that come from devoting time each morning to God. |
| devotions for work meetings: Leadership Devotions David Goetz, Christianity Today International, 2001 This collection of 52 devotionals written specifically for leaders includes contributions from prominent Christians such as Will Willimon, Joni Eareckson Tada, Ben Patterson, and others. Includes devotionals written on the themes of ambition, personal mission, anger, family, friendship, and more. |
| devotions for work meetings: The Evangelical Herald , 1923 |
| devotions for work meetings: A New Manual of Devotions; in three parts, etc MANUAL., 1862 |
| devotions for work meetings: 40 Days Dennis Edwin Smith, 2010 Join Dennis Smith on a 40-day spiritual journey that will change your life. As you commit to 40 days of personal devotional study and prayer, your prayer life will become more consistent and effective, your faith will grow as you witness answered prayers, and your connection with fellow believers will deepen. |
| devotions for work meetings: Stand Strong , 2018-09-21 The responsibilities of life can wear men down.. But this concise devotional will inspire men to draw strength from the Word of God. Each devotional is practical and brief, taking only five minutes to read. Wisdom from Scripture and insights from the experiences of other men will help readers build a solid foundation—one that allows confidence in the Lord no matter what life brings their way. |
| devotions for work meetings: The Vineyard Book of Devotions L. Dean Barley, 2021-01-21 For over forty years Dean Barley has directed The Vineyard Camp and Retreat Center, an international sports camp for children. This book offers a sampling of the evening vesper messages, morning watch devotions and blogs Dean has prepared over the past few years. Although he wears many hats as the Executive Director, his passion has always been to challenge young adults and youth to experience the unfathomable love of God and Christ’s call to discipleship. Over 25,000 youth from 40 countries have visited the camp. The campers are boys and girls, affluent or in need of financial assistance, Protestant and Catholic, and from all cultures. It’s truly a microcosm of the true Kingdom of God. And yet they all come to this holy haven to experience something very special and unique each summer. This daily devotional offers some insight into what running a camp and raising four young men is all about, but Dean also has been able to open his heart to what he’s come to understand as a disciple of Jesus Christ through the trials, challenges and heartaches he’s experienced. |
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