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Is church work more spiritual than any other work?

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I believe the real difference between success and failure in a corporation can very often be traced to the question of how well the organization brings out the great energies and talents of its people. What does it do to help these people find common cause with each other? [...] Thomas J. Watson
We're all for the afterlife but what are we supposed to do in the meantime? In the middle of too much, too fast, how are we supposed to pay attention to God?
The same week that Lehman Brothers collapsed, Damien Hirst sold his "The Golden Calf" for a record $18.5 million. Dan Wooldridge responds to an article by David Bodanis exploring how the idea of idolatry plays out in this economic crisis.
Bernard Moon reflects on impatience, decisiveness and the unlikely business proposition of waiting on God.
Bernard Moon / Aug 28 2008
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InsideWork friend, Howard Morrison, reflects on the suddenness of God.

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The Christian life is about living to the glory of God. It is not a driven frenetic, sweated, interminable quest for saving souls. It is doing for His glory what God has given us to do. Richard John Neuhaus
Dan Wooldridge, on biblical leadership comparing McKinsey & Company research on The War for Talent with Malcolm Gladwell's The Talent Myth. In contrast to both is Civil War era pastor, E.M. Bounds on the need for better people; people God can use
Dan Wooldridge uncovers the true formula for decision making, in business and in life.
Dan Wooldridge shares his reflections while attending the Time Out Conference. Life and spiritual growth is a process, not an event.
Al Lunsford's reflections on the best commencement speech he ever heard
The humble delight in God, praise him for his goodness, and live lives of worship that stand in awe of his divine character. They acknowledge their indebtedness and dependence upon God. [...] James Houston
Dan Wooldridge at InsideWork notes that the greatest risk is in inaction. Avoid the mistake of always intending to do something and not doing it, of always preparing and never launching.
Jim Hancock is caught between Bernard Moon's question, "Can You Wait On God?" and Harvard Business School professor James Haskett who wants to know, "Why Don't Managers Think More Deeply?"
Jim Hancock / Sep 1 2008
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Starbucks' The Way I See It campaign welcomes a contribution from Rick Warren of Purpose Driven Life fame. Why that would cause a stir is anybody's guess.
Dale Romero / Oct 26 2005
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Donald McGilchrist discovers a familiar thread of commerce and faith in the writings of William Carey, circa 1792.
Picking up from the Rich Fool in Luke 12:13-21, Solomon West observes some of Jesus’ most immensely practical teaching on how we are to live our lives.
Solomon West / May 12 2009
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Dan Wooldridge reminds us during this Thanksgiving weekend what it means to give thanks.
It's no secret that a lot more owners are identifying their businesses with their faith these days. Salon.com explored the trend in a piece called Verily I Sell Unto You. Herewith, reflections from InsideWork's Al Lunsford...
Our first report from InsideWork's Brazil correspondent, Glenn McMahan. Glenn gives us an overview of the general religious demographics, then focuses in on the absence of moral leadership among the Brazilian elite.
Glenn McMahan / May 22 2007
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The last in a series by Dan Wooldridge on Psalm 90. This considers Moses' final prayer and what he is requesting that will make life meaningful.
Sam Nguyen comments on a recent survey on belief in God and the accuracy of such surveys.
Sam Nguyen / Nov 9 2006
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This BusinessWeek podcast provides an overview of how the law views the expression of religion in the workplace, balancing the right of freedom of religion with the burdens of an employer. Vitally important in today's religiously-diverse workplace.

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  1. What do I believe that is actually false?
  2. What can I fathom that others find unfathomable?
  3. What the heck is my brain doing to mislead and misguide me now? To blindside me?
Ken Fisher
It’s been a long time since I’ve actually read through these holy books in their entirety – probably not since college, over twenty-five years ago. But for some reason I was recently compelled to take a fresh look at what Jesus had to say, how he was portrayed, how revolutionary and relevant his message might still be.

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Complex strategies such as complex battle plans are usually doomed to failure. There are too many things that can go wrong. The holy grail is simplicity. But here's the rub: most people admire complexity and don't trust something that's simple. Jack Trout
Howard Morrison reflects on our desperate need for safety and protection: "We need stability. We need it to come our way, be given to us, or somehow be provided for we are unable to come up with it ourselves. We need to be led to it. We need Someone to lead us to it."
Bradley J. Moore writes: "I am just a corporate wonk with a lousy management job, which doesn’t necessarily warrant miraculous intervention most of the time. Although it would be cool to be at a Board meeting where everyone breaks out into speaking in various tongues." Part one of two.
Dan Wooldridge was amused by the Purpose Driven Latte post at InsideWork -- then it got him thinking about the substance that goes beyond Christian-sounding words.

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"Once we manage to remove our egos from the equation, many of the most commonplace and unsettling personal risks we face in life become a lot less personal and no longer seem to be much of a risk after all .. [...] Ben Carlson, MD