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Many
people consider their jobs to be chores, something to be endured
in order to pay the bills. But God designed work to be a fulfilling
aspect of life. John C Maxwell's Life@Work equips believers
to confidently carry their faith into the marketplace and
make a difference in their world.
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 It
is not, truly speaking, the labor that is divided; but the
men: divided into mere segments of men — broken into
small fragments and crumbs of life.
— John Ruskin |
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A
work life that is guided by a sense of God's calling, is
known for its skill, has above-reproach character, and consistently
seeks to serve others — that kind of work life is
transformational. It makes waves. It will have influence.
It will be noticed. It will make a difference. More than
ever, society hungers for an integrated existence that somehow
brings together all the different parts of life, including
our life at work.
People of faith are called to deep fulfillment and sustaining
significance, not only in their spiritual lives but also
in their jobs and careers. Discover the difference that
God wants to make in your work, and begin to live out God's
glory and excellence in every area of your life.
John C Maxwell's Life@Work answers such questions as:
Why does my work matter?
How can I know God's calling on my life?
How much success does God want me to achieve?
What practical difference should my Christianity make in
my career decisions?
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Assess
how sharp both edges of your Life@Work are by answering yes
or no to the following statements: |
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My
skill set is sharper today than it was three years ago,
and my boss would agree. |
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My
faith has made me "more valuable" to my company,
not "less valuable". |
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I
have a reputation at work for being someone who sacrificially
helps others succeed without needing any credit for
it. |
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My
coworkers see me as a person settled, engaged, and fulfilled
in my work. |
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I
am as energized in my work life as I am in my ministry
world. |
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I
am the same person on Monday at work as I am Sunday
at church. |
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I
have learned to stand firm in my convictions regardless
of the setting or circumstance. |
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My
life is enough salt and light to cause my coworkers
and neighbors to find Jesus. |
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Even
if I became independently wealthy, I would still keep
working. |
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I
am actively helping the leadership in my church to better
understand and engage the workplace |
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you answered yes to: |
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Your
Life@Work sword is a doubly sharp penetrating presence. |
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Your
blade is dull. |
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Your
blade is still broken. |
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The
enemy has stolen your sword. |
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Life@Work:
Marketplace Success for People of Faith
People
of faith need to be comfortable and intentional in two worlds
— the world of the kingdom and the world of the commercial
— blending and balancing their roles in each. Authors
John C Maxwell, Stephen Graves, and Thomas Addington identify
the basic tools followers of Jesus should always have in their
work toolbox: calling, serving, character, and skill. This
book helps readers learn how to better integrate faith and
work and why it is crucial that we do so.
 Available
to buy from amazon.com
and amazon.co.uk |
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Life@Work
Workbook
America’s
leadership expert, John Maxwell, joins with the editors of
the Life@Work Journal to equip readers with the essential
tools for bringing kingdom influence to the workplace. Includes
questions that get you to think about your life and work;
encouraging words from some of the most successful individuals
of today and yesterday; take action segments that encourage
you to incorporate Maxwell's lessons into your daily routine.
Available
to buy from amazon.com
and amazon.co.uk |
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Building
Blocks For Your Life@Work
Thomas
G Addington and Stephen R Graves
Corporate America is certainly one of the greatest testing
grounds for personal faith and conviction. With an increasing
number of believers across the globe seeking to integrate
their faith into the workplace, the editors of Life@Work have
targeted five key areas in work in which Christians can apply
God's Truth. Looking at the topics of Ethics, Rest, Calling,
Ambition, and Coaching, each book provides relevant quotes,
illustrations, principles and life application questions.
These books are excellent for individual study or group interaction
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We were
designed to be great in God's eyes. Jim Collins's Good to
Great became a bestselling business book because it studies
the characteristics of great businesses. But should Christians
want to become great in the eyes of the world?
10
Practices Great Christians Have in Common
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You hear
it from motivational speakers all the time: Attitude is everything.
Is that true? No, says internationally best-selling author
John C Maxwell. But that doesn't mean that attitude means
nothing. The right attitude can't make you something you're
not, but it can enhance everything you have.
The
Difference Maker — Making Your Attitude Your Greatest
Asset
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If 9/11 are the numbers of terror and despair, then 3:16 are the numbers of hope. Best selling author Max Lucado leads readers through a word-by-word study of John 3:16, the passage that he calls the "Hope Diamond" of scripture.
3:16: The Numbers of Hope |
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Our character,
basically, is a composite of our habits. Habits are powerful
factors in our lives. Because they are consistent, often unconscious
patterns, they constantly, daily, express our character and
produce our effectiveness... or ineffectiveness.
The
7 Habits of Highly Effective People |
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