Career/Unemployment

"Have Mercy on Us"
by Encounter with God

Sometimes, like the blind men outside Jericho, we simply must wait for Jesus -- and then call out with persistence and determination, "Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us."


"My Creativity Has Been Neutered"
by Dan Miller

Unfortunately, high levels of academic and positional success often narrow rather than expand our ability to see new opportunities. How can we remain open to new ideas?


10 Bad Bosses We’ve All Been or Experienced
by Ron Edmondson

Hopefully, you'd rather be a leader than a boss. However, sometimes we have to put on the "boss title" to handle an issue. But, there's always a way to avoid being a "bad boss."


10 Scenarios to Help Determine if It’s Time to Quit
by Ron Edmondson

How do you know when it’s time to leave an organization?


10 Suggestions for Bi-Vocational Pastors
by Ron Edmondson

More pastors are going to have to consider bi-vocational ministry in the years ahead as economies change and the level of committed givers in the local church dwindles.


10 Tips Every Job Seeker Should Know
by Eric Handler

When it comes to finding a job, there are some things you can control and some things you can't. Career transition expert Eric Handler offers some sound advice for your job search.


10 Tips for Recovering from Major Disappointments in Life
by Ron Edmondson

What steps should you take to get back on track and succeed again after a major disappointment?


12 Keys to Streamlining Your Focus
by Joseph Mattera

Leaders must learn to streamline their focus in order to maximize their lives.


3 Reasons Your Work Should Bring You Joy
by Ronnie Floyd

Even if you are not thrilled with your current place of employment, you can still experience joy by recognizing how you are following God’s pattern, glorifying Him, and fulfilling the commands He gave in the Garden of Eden.


30-Day Checkup: Share and Compare with the Boss
by Brian Ray

Use these tips to help you and your boss reflect on the first 30 days of your new job.


4 Scriptures to Help with Big Life Changes
by DaySpring

Are you going through a big life change? Rest in these four Scriptures, and lean into God as He guides and comforts you in the next steps of your journey.


4 Steps to Ask for a Raise
by Chuck Bentley

The Bible is clear that God is the Maker and Master of the rich and the poor, and both are expected to be faithful stewards with what they have been entrusted. But this doesn’t mean we must take a lower salary without comment, or that God doesn’t care when we are underpaid.


4 Tips for Fighting Fair
by Linda Buxa

Every stage of marriage is new to both husband and wife. Don’t set a higher bar for your spouse than you set for yourself.


4 Tips for Growing Your Network
by brightpeak financial

Ellie Hutchison offers 4 effective tips to help you grow your personal and professional networks.


4 Tips for Resigning from a Job without Burning Bridges
by Dr. Michael Smalley

Do you know how to leave a job well? Here's a few tips to help you resign a job with integrity and character.

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4 Tips for Working for a New Boss
by brightpeak financial

Although working for a new boss can be stressful at times, it can also be a positive experience. Here are four tips for successful communication.


4 Ways to Survive a Thankless Job
by NewSpring Church

Do you feel stuck in a job where people overlook your work? Do you feel unappreciated? No matter what the job is, your work matters.


5 Essential Tips for Starting Over
by NewSpring Church

It is possible to move forward because God helps us take steps to get there. So, how do you start over when it’s so difficult to get past your past?


5 LinkedIn Tips that Every Job Seeker Should Know
by Eric Handler

LinkedIn can be a valuable tool for job seekers, as long as you understand how to use the site and how to present yourself.


5 Questions to Ask When Facing Rejection
by Ron Edmondson

It's hard not to take rejection personally, but it isn't always personal! Consider these five questions the next time you face rejection.


5 Suggestions When Firing Someone in Ministry
by Ron Edmondson

Making the difficult decision to fire somebody in ministry has many times proven best for all parties involved. But getting to the point of release is sometimes a most difficult process. As hard and delicate an issue as this is, it is poor stewardship not to address the issue.


6 Questions for Finding a Job That Works
by NewSpring Church

God made us on purpose, for a purpose and with a purpose. That fact should affect the way we choose a job, but how?


65 and Sinking At Work?
by Brian Ray

Are you struggling with the principle of diminishing capacity? Brian Ray shares what he's learned as he approaches the 70-year mark.


7 Suggestions When Interviewing for a Church Staff Position
by Ron Edmondson

Ron Edmondson knows what it's like to be on the hiring side of the table! He gives you 7 suggestions that will improve your interviewing skills.


7 Ways to Get Promoted
by Beth Jones

Jeff and Beth Jones offer 7 terrific ways to position yourself for promotion and increase.


7 Ways to Respond to an Overly-Negative, Complaining Bully
by Ron Edmondson

We can't always stand up to bullies like David did to Goliath, especially if the bullies are in our church. Here are seven ways to respond.


8 Conversation Starters for Your Marriage
by Linda Buxa

It’s easy to get so wrapped up in taking care of the details of living that we forget the details of loving. Included in this message are eight conversation starters to try in your marriage.


8 Killers of Motivation — and Ultimately Killers of Momentum
by Ron Edmondson

When a team loses motivation, momentum is certain to suffer loss. It’s far easier to motivate a team than it is to build momentum in an organization. Keep watch for any of these signs that could destroy motivation in your team!


A Bridge, a Plane, and an Identity Crisis
by Revive Our Hearts

Even when your life is crumbling like an old bridge, your value before God is not deteriorating. He will always love you and see you as perfect and complete through His Son.


A Burden or a Bridge?
by Dr. Charles Stanley

Adversity can be a burden that you carry or a bridge to your transformation. How do you view it?


A Changed Heart
by Daily Disciples

God knows where you need to be, and He performs miracles to get you there.


A Cheerful Heart
by Ray Hilbert

To be successful in business — and in life — it's important to have an upbeat attitude. Here's how to maintain a positive spirit in the workplace while living out your faith.

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A Coach’s Point of View: When You’ve Been Given Much
by The Halftime Institute

When you squander your gifts by drifting or through self-absorption, you lose — big time!


A Coach's Point of View: Freedom in Your Second Half - Part 1
by The Halftime Institute

Ultimately, achievement doesn’t satisfy us. Why? We were designed for a different life.


A Cure for Despair
by Dr. Michael Youssef

Is there something in your life that fills you with misery? Ask for God’s light to come upon you and for His Truth to guide you.


A Divine Vocation
by Dr. R.C. Sproul

That God calls us to periods of suffering is hard for us to understand at times; however, suffering can be considered a divine vocation—that is, a call from God.


A Job Search Can Be Scary
by Brian Ray

Knowing how to dress for success can take some of the scariness out of the job-interview process.


A Means for Growth
by Greg Laurie

God may allow hardship into our lives to make us stronger in our faith.


A Message from Isaiah
by Daily Disciples

Maybe today is the day for you to open your Bible to the book of Isaiah. Who knows how many messages God has for you there?


A New Breed of Workplace Believers
by Os Hillman

Has He called you out of Egypt in order to do extraordinary things in your life for His Kingdom? Ask God to show you how He wants to use you in the workplace this year.
