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iWork4Him PowerThought

Jim & Martha Brangenberg

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Prepping for work each day, chug your coffee and take a short swig of workplace inspiration with the iWork4Him PowerThoughts. Hosts Jim & Martha Brangenberg give you a 1-minute daily challenge to live out your faith at work. Each episode is designed to kick off your day with an idea you can put into practice as soon as you get to work. The iWork4Him PowerThoughts are focused on helping you to recognize that your workplace IS your mission field. Catch new episodes every Weekday.
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A new podcast, designed to pilot podcasting for a few other people that really need to consider doing this, and hopefully pass along some wisdom and entertainment to our listeners. Please send questions/feedback/comments to IWolfWriter@aol.com It is a distinct possibility that your feedback will influence the future of the podcast
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How do you measure your work success? We’re referring to eternal success in your work. One way is to ask yourself: Is my workplace better off because of having me work there? Have I changed it for the better? Would my co-workers say that I am a blessing to work with? A roofing business owner in Florida told us he takes an inventory every year, look…
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Is God building another testimony for you, through your workplace? Often, hard times come in our work, and we’re called to respond as a Christ-follower. Not react with fear, self-pity, anger, resentment or push-back. But with a keen sense and trust that God is sovereign in our work. That He may have brought something to an end, for His Glory, not o…
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I wonder how much of our life is lived from a place of “taking”. Not consciously, but just getting up and living our life, as we go to work and just delve in. I’ve found my unconscious self is pretty selfish. If I don’t pray first, submit in obedience, my day, my hands, my mouth, eyes and ears, to serve all those I come in contact with, I’ll just s…
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Kathy Branzell, President of the National Day of Prayer says: there’s the idea that when I work, I work, but when I pray, God works. So how about YOU? Are you working, when you should be praying? Are you starting work first, before you pray? Are you taking God’s place for the results by over-working? There’s a beautiful balance we can obtain betwee…
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Are there ROCKS in YOUR schedule? ROCKS are IMMOVABLE commitments. Those priorities that are unchangeable. As a working Christ-follower, what are some of YOUR ROCKS? Here are some of mine: Time with the Lord. Family commitments. And anything I have given my word to, to be there. Is WORK one of YOUR ROCKS? If it is, maybe it’s time to look at that r…
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As Christians everything about us should be changing. When we were born again, it wasn’t just a one-time event. We are to be changing daily…remember the word “sanctified”? We are being “set apart” to be dedicated to God’s use. And to that end, we’re to be changing and growing more Christ-like every day, to be conformed to His image. So how about yo…
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As we start our work week, let’s remind ourselves of our calling to our work and God’s plan for our work. Declare this now as you head to work today, walk to your office, or sit down to do your devotions. … “My workplace is my mission field, a place of full-time ministry… My workplace ministry manual is my Bible. …My calling to my workplace is not …
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We all have a calling, have you heard this before? Some of us get called to the pulpit and some to the foreign mission field but most of us get called to our cubicles, construction sites, care facilities or whatever your job site may be. Your Workplace, It’s your mission field and in that mission field, you and me, we may be the only Jesus our co-w…
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Ahhh rebellion. Its’ the sickness of youth but perhaps, there’s still some rebellion in our hearts as adults. Is there some ONE or some THING that you’re rebelling against at work?...You may be doing it unknowingly… “under the table”…undermining, backbiting, using sarcasm or pushing against another’s ideas or leadership in subtle ways. Romans 13:1 …
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After a conversation with Dr. Emerson Eggerichs, of Love & Respect, I’m rethinking the way I go about being a peace-keeper. Here’s what he said: Sometimes, as peace keepers we hedge on the truth, or just lie, to keep the peace. .... So let’s apply that to our workplace. Are you unknowingly hedging on speaking the truth in work situations, to keep t…
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Mutual respect. It’s when two people show respect for each other. .... Respect is defined as the process of honoring someone by exhibiting care, concern, or consideration for their needs or feelings. This should be a HALLMARK of us as Christ followers. And even more apparent at work, with our colleagues. To respect them as co-laborers AND as fellow…
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Heard this the other day: The principles never change, but the methods always do. What a solid management philosophy this makes for us Christ followers. Principles are defined as: fundamental truths that serve as the foundation for a system of beliefs. Our biblical core beliefs are the basis of who we are and what we do. And that applies to how we …
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Is God leading your work? How do you get the point where you can say YES, He is. Here’re a couple of ideas to get you started. First, read a book or listen to faith at work podcasts that introduce you to the concept of working for the Lord. Second, pray and ask God to show you how and where He is at work in your work today. Three, take a faith at w…
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When people around you at work succeed, do you find yourself happy for them or feeling bad for yourself? It can be easy to compare our career path to someone else’s and come out feeling like we missed our chance at moving up - but the truth is that everyone’s journey will look different. Galatians 6:4 says, “Pay careful attention to your own work, …
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If you’re someone who watches or reads the news, then you know that there are a lot of bad things going on in the world today. From pandemics and civil wars to inflation and genocides, there is no shortage of darkness in the twenty-first century. How does all this sorrow and hardship affect your life? How about your work? Do you take it with you to…
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Do you ever feel like a hamster on a wheel - stuck in a monotonous, repetitive, and unfulfilling pattern of going to work, eating, sleeping, and paying bills? When every day feels the same it can be difficult to live with a sense of significance… but here’s some good news: our significance is not determined by our position or plans but by God worki…
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Wisdom. It’s defined as knowledge of what is true or right coupled with just judgment as to action. Wisdom goes beyond KNOWING what is right and into DOING what is right. God calls us to be wise in everything that we do – constantly seeking out what is true and right in his eyes and then acting on it. James 3:17 says, “The wisdom from above is firs…
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Do you ever find yourself scrolling through social media and feeling bad about yourself or your life? Or how about, looking over at your coworker and wondering why they got the promotion you feel you should have had? Sound familiar? Comparison is an ugly emotion… one that Mark Twain calls “the death of joy.” When Simon Peter, one of Jesus’s closest…
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Mary Magdalene stood outside the empty tomb crying. She thought that someone had stolen the body of Jesus, the only thing she had left of him. But Jesus himself – very much alive – said from behind her, “Woman, why are you weeping? … I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.” Have you ever been in a position like Mary’s -…
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Have you ever felt like your life is an endless cycle of waking up, going to work, making dinner, paying bills, and then going back to work again? King Solomon could relate. Even though he was an extremely wealthy and successful ruler, he still struggled with feeling like everything in life was meaningless, a striving after the wind. But God gave S…
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Our country is more divided today than in almost any other time in history. All you have to do is turn on the television or log in to social media, to be bombarded by anger, hatred, accusations, and arguments. Everyone has an opinion and they are all shouting to be heard! But as Followers of Christ, we are called to live differently. We are called …
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If you have a job, chances are you have a job description - you know, that piece of paper that lists out what duties you are responsible for performing at work. Take a moment to consider your performance at work over the last 6 months. Are you meeting the requirements of your job description or are you exceeding them? Do you do the bare minimum or …
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When unexpected things happen, when crises come, when you are let go, or passed over, or disappointed, or get a bad diagnosis… where do you put your faith? The phrase “do not be afraid” can be found in the Bible 365 times; one time for each day of the year! It is the most repeated command in Scripture, and for good reason: life can be difficult. In…
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In John 17:17, Jesus prays for his followers saying, “Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth.” But what does Jesus mean by sanctify? The Greek word used for sanctify in this verse is hagiazo and it means to separate something – to set it apart – for an intended purpose or mission. In other words, Jesus intended that all those who follow aft…
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Have you ever felt unsure about your future or about a big decision in your life? Maybe you’re feeling that way right now – confused, uncertain, and discontent. Perhaps you feel paralyzed by fear of making the wrong move or wrong choice. In these seasons, when everything seems dark and foggy, how do you move forward with confidence? James 1:5 in Th…
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1 Corinthians 12:27 says, “All of you together are Christ’s body, and each of you is a part of it.” I love it when the Apostle Paul talks about all the different parts of the body of Christ because so often, we get caught up in comparing ourselves to someone who was designed to function differently. But the truth is, no matter which part of the bod…
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God loves our work! Why? I’ll give you a hint – it’s not because He’s a workaholic. It’s because work is an opportunity for God to partner with us for the salvation of souls! When we head to our jobs each day, we have an opportunity to not only make a paycheck but to engage in Kingdom purposes! 2 Corinthians 5:20 says, “So we are Christ’s Ambassado…
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Why do you go to work? Something gets you out of bed and on the clock. Is it for a paycheck, to get experience, or to feel like you’re making a difference? All of us have a reason. If you paused and assessed yours, what would the answer be? For nine years we have opened the iWork4Him radio show and podcast by asking: Who do you work for, really? Th…
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Have you ever had a coworker who seems to get all the breaks and suddenly, the green-eyed monster of envy rears its ugly head? Envy is birthed out of comparing our lives to someone else’s and being dissatisfied with the difference. But here’s the thing: comparison is a dangerous game. When you become preoccupied with watching someone else’s life, y…
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There is a trick that some realtors use when they are showing a property or doing an open house: they put a batch of cookies in the oven right before the potential buyer comes through the door. The buyer is then met with the comforting aroma of warm, gooey cookies which give them a sensation of home. Good smells draw people in and invite them to st…
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Have you ever heard the old adage, “you have two ears and one mouth, so you should listen twice as much as you speak?” Well, it’s true! Nobody likes to be run over with somebody else’s words! James 1:19 says it this way, “Everyone should be quick to listen and slow to speak.” What is your speaking to listening ratio? Do you tend to overrun the conv…
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When was the last time you pushed yourself to do something that made you uncomfortable at work - whether volunteering to learn a task outside of your usual job duties, offering to take on a new project, or making friends with another employee? Moving outside of your comfort zone may feel awkward or stressful at first, but it is also the best way to…
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How do you define success? Being promoted? Achieving a certain number of social media followers? Reaching a particular income level? Well, Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary defines it simply as, “a favorable or desired outcome.” Take a moment today and consider how God’s desired outcome looks different than the world’s. In Matthew 22, Jesus tells a lawy…
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God is up to something. He is not idly sitting by up in the Heavens, uninterested and uncaring about the matters of earth. He is intimately involved. Luke 12:7 says that “He even counts every hair on your head!” And as if it isn’t already crazy enough that the Lord of All cares about our day-to-day lives, He doesn’t stop there. He asks us to join H…
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Ten odcinek podcastu przeznaczony jest całkowicie soi, jej wartościom odżywczym, zdrowotnym, a także powszechnym mitom, które krążą na jej temat w społeczeństwie. Z podcastu dowiesz się:- jakie znaczenie soja i produkty sojowe mogą mieć w naszej diecie (jakie ma wartości odżywcze),- jak to się dzieje, że na temat soi powstaje tyle mitów,- jaki jest…
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We live in a busy world. If we aren’t in a meeting, or working on a project, or going to an appointment – we are looking at our phones, or answering emails, or hopping on a video conference. Technology has made work accessible ALL. THE. TIME. Not just from nine to five. But as Mahatma Gandhi once said, “there is more to life than increasing its spe…
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When you have a major decision to make or a faced with a “fork in the road” in your career, whose opinion do you seek out first? Do you ask your friends? Your partner? Do you make a list of pros and cons? Do you just avoid it? Although we’ve all probably done each of these things, there is a BETTER way: ask the one who already knows everything abou…
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Have you had a performance review in the last year or two? If you have, how did you do? Did you need improvement? Did you meet expectations? OR did you EXCEED expectations? Because here’s the thing: when you do good at work, people notice. Your quality of work is, in itself a witness to who God is… a God of goodness, of care, and of EXCELLENCE. Col…
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If I had one hundred dollars for every time someone said, “I want my life to have a purpose, so I am thinking about quitting my job to go work in a church or Christian nonprofit” I would be a very, very rich man. There is a myth that has been circulating through theological communities for decades: that in order to have a Kingdom impact, you have t…
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What is the first question someone asks you after an introduction? I’d be willing to bet that 9 times out of 10 its “So… What do you do for work?” That question may feel fine and dandy when you are in a high-powered position or working your dream job – but for most people it’s uncomfortable to be instantly framed by their employment OR lack of empl…
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Every paycheck you’ve been putting a little away for retirement. But once that money enters your 401K, what happens to it? Well, usually it gets invested into a whole bunch of companies. But did you know that many of the companies you may be investing in are actually supporting activities that blatantly go against Scripture! Proverbs 16:8 warns aga…
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Most people consider a vocation to be a career that they feel a strong draw towards or that they are particularly suited to. But as Christ-followers, we look at vocation a little bit differently. Dr. Chip Roper from the Voca Center in New York talked with us recently about the biblical view of vocation, which is simply a divine call to God’s servic…
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God formed Adam and Eve on the sixth day of creation… making their first full day in the Garden of Eden the Sabbath – a day of REST. God is gracious so He didn’t start them out on a Monday … instead, God emphasized the importance and holiness of spending time in his presence FIRST, before the work week begins. He asks us to look to him FIRST. Rest …
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Matthew 5:14-16 says, “You are the light of the world… No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.” When you go to work, do you switch off yo…
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The workplace is the largest mission field in the world, yet many Christ-followers don’t engage in their calling as missionaries because they don’t know how to share their faith at work. Fear around rejection, offending someone, or saying the wrong thing are just a few of the barriers that prevent believers from bringing the good news of the Gospel…
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65% of the population will never go into a four walls church – that means that over half of the people in the U.S. will never hear about Jesus from a pastor or dedicated ministry. BUT here’s the good news: almost everyone will be employed during their lifetime, which makes the workplace one of the LARGEST mission fields in the world – a place where…
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In today’s culture, respect for our elders and wisdom, has been replaced by idolizing youth and outward appearances. As Christians, we believe that ALL human beings are created by God in His image. Therefore every person has inherent dignity and creator-ordained worth. To be created in the likeness of God means that each person bears His image and …
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I recently had my concept of “neighbor” challenged. Does neighbor mean only the people in my neighborhood? The ones we live near? Actually, in a broader sense, it is anyone “living or located near another”. That means the folks all around us at work, in the next cubicle. The teacher in the next classroom. The person exercising next to us at the gym…
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A company we love, and one you may have heard of, called Dayspring, helps direct their branding by asking the question, “what do we want people to walk away feeling after they’ve encountered a Dayspring product?” Do we want them to feel seen, loved, or encouraged? And what can we do to make customers want to return after an encounter with our produ…
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We all have a calling, have you heard this before? Some of us get called to the pulpit and some to the foreign mission field but most of us get called to our cubicles, construction sites, care facilities or whatever your job site may be. Your Workplace, It’s your mission field and in that mission field, you and me, we may be the only Jesus our co-w…
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