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Facing Unpleasant Tasks
“I fought the lawn, and the lawn won!” I don’t know how many times I have said that, usually right after a tough time mowing our backyard. Mowing the yard is probably my least favorite chore. So, what is your unpleasant task? If you are a student, it might be...
How to Experience Joy in Your Work
Every December when I see ubiquitous UPS trucks delivering packages, I think about 4-year-old Carson Kight, whose YouTube video has been viewed by over three million folks (including me). The delight in Carson's eyes is contagious -- and it's the kind of excitement we can experience in our...
Discover Your Destiny
Do you ever have questions about your purpose? What you have to offer the world? Why you even exist in the first place? If so, you’re not alone. Most people are confused about their place and purpose in the world. They conclude that life just doesn’t make sense. But wait! Shouldn’t...
Discover Your Gifts, Discover Your Calling
Job layoffs and an anemic economy are pushing many Christians to question the purpose of their lives, yet I meet very few who are thinking in terms of the "good works" God had in mind when he designed them. Each of us has a high calling we are obligated to follow. When we follow...
The Person Called You: Why You're Here, Why You Matter & What You Should Do With Your Life
If you’ve ever found yourself in a job you hate, wondering about your purpose, or just wanting to make sure you are working at peak proficiency, we highly recommend our good friend Bill Hendricks’ new book. For the past twenty years, Bill has helped people harness the power of their...
Bad Hiring Decisions: Avoid This Big Mistake
What would you do if your son or daughter flunked 8 out of 10 math tests? Get mad? Take away their privileges? Hire a tutor? Meet with the teacher? Of course, you might also consider: Maybe your child just isn’t wired to do math. Business leaders would do well to consider that cautionary...
Discover God's Purpose for Your Life
Would you like to better understand how God designed you and discover your unique calling? The Center for Faith & Work is pleased to offer a unique process that equips and empowers Christians to discover their role in God's plan, and transform where they live and work for His glory....
How to Know if You Are Doing a Good Job
Last Friday I spent a couple of hours thinking about my job instead of actually doing it. I mulled over all that is going on, what I’ve been accomplishing, where my time is being spent, what my priorities are, and so on. I guess you could say I was...
God-sized Problems Can Make You Happier
High-octane professionals report they’re dialing down the intensity of their workweeks with positive results. But don't confuse reducing hours with reducing the difficulty of the problems you're working on. The happiest people are dedicated to dealing with the most difficult problems.
Discover Your Destiny for the Campus
Our simple goal: that students at LeTourneau University graduate with significant understanding of their giftedness and calling. The story of your life is part of an epic, cosmic story, orchestrated by God who has designed you to play a critical role. But what is that role? Why are you here...
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