Sharing the bottom–line with the frontline, the supply-line, and those back at the clothesline. 1 Samuel 29-30 – This is the story of David’s family being kidnapped, how the rescue played out and the debate and decision over how the spoils of victory should be distributed. I reckon it offers some righteous principles for generosity, profit sharing and employee share schemes today. A key scripture […]
Are you keen on increase, fruitfulness and favour in your business or profession; in your life generally? How about protection, security and safety? And acceptance, belief, identity and belonging? I think we would all like a grace for what we do, an ease, a flow, kind breaks and help in our work, professions and businesses. […]
2 Samuel 5:17-25 17 When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king of Israel, they mobilized all their forces to capture him. But David was told they were coming, so he went into the stronghold. 18 The Philistines arrived and spread out across the valley of Rephaim. 19 So David asked the Lord, “Should I […]
Matthew 13.45: Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it. A merchant, a business man or woman knows the value in something they trade in, in the value of a commodity. They know […]
PART 3. HOPE@WORK – Hope inspiring endurance 1 Thessalonians 1:3 – We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by FAITH, your labour prompted by LOVE, and your endurance inspired by HOPE in our Lord Jesus Christ. So, in Part 1 we were encouraged to step into ‘work born out of faith’ […]
PART 2. LOVE@WORK – Love prompting labour 1 Thessalonians 1:3 – We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by FAITH, your labour prompted by LOVE, and your endurance inspired by HOPE in our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 13:13 (NIV) And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the […]
I’ve been thinking on this scripture as it relates to our professions, businesses and careers. 1 Thessalonians 1:3 – We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by FAITH, your labour prompted by LOVE, and your endurance inspired by HOPE in our Lord Jesus Christ. (this is a 3 part blog) PART […]
The Threshing Floor: Refined at Work Recognise when you are on the threshing floor, that God is removing the extra things in our life so we can be used to nourish others. Respond in humility, respond in faith, respond in obedience, respond in repentance, respond in prayer, seek His face, seek His presence, allow Him […]
Our Master Classes are a distinctive aspect of LIFE Conference and a highlight for many people. The Business Master Class aims to support people actively involved in the business world, as either professionals or business owners. We are excited to announce Guy Howard-Willis (Torpedo7, 1-day) as one of our keynote speakers at the Business Master […]
Surrender your boat – Surrender your livelihood – Surrender your life Luke 5: 4-11 – The calling of Peter 1 So it was, as the multitude pressed about Him to hear the word of God, that He stood by the Lake of Gennesaret, 2 and saw two boats standing by the lake; but the fishermen […]