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Written for Chuck Proudfit’s “At Work On Purpose”
The Hope of Jesus: Part 2
In Christ “we live and move and have our being,” the Apostle Paul told the ancient Athenians (Acts 17:28). And in Him “all things consist” (Colossians 1:17). But how far does that go?
The Tipp Center
The Tipp Center is a 44,000 square-foot fully equipped state-of-the-art office building surrounded by ten acres just outside the downtown area of Tipp City. The owner of the building is a modern-day Lydia..
Do You Know What Christ Said the Gospel Is?
A breakthrough in understanding how Jesus preached the Gospel changed not only my preaching but also my approach to sharing the good news God wanted to share with the world.
“Coming Out of the Closet” in the Marketplace: The Power of On-The-Spot Prayer
For the longest time, I like many people, had been a “closet” Christian in the Marketplace. I had my faith. I had a vibrant relationship with God. But the minute my faith began to show, I distinctly remember changing the subject—or downplaying it as soon as possible, to redirect the conversation.
Learning What You “C.A.N.S.” Do, To Form Disciple-Making Small Groups in the Workplace Environment
Consider the challenge Jesus faced. The Son of God in the flesh was literally “airdropped” into a nation where he was unknown, had a mission no one would have believed in, had credentials no one could understand, and was such an “out there” person (or “Person” if you want to be precise in terms of the Trinity) that even his family thought he was the odd-man out.
Christ and the Samaritan Woman: Learning How To Have Casual Conversations That Count1
We can learn how to have conversations that count at work and help people become “followers” of Christ (disciples) who can make “followers of Christ” (disciples). And after we do, what do we do next? Think “C.A.N.S.” It’s something you “cans” do. And I’ll show you ways it’s being done in workplace settings.
W.B.E.M – a new marketplace Radio station
By virtue of where you’ve been “air-dropped” in the Marketplace, who has God called you to “be with”—or perhaps more specifically—to “be with” you for a season in your marketplace life?
The Everyday Mission Impossible – Are you willing to accept it?
Shortly after his Resurrection Reckoning, He gave His disciples an impossible (but possible with God) mission. It’s found in Matthew 28, and while some say it’s the Great Commission (and it certainly is), it was also meant to be an everyday commission.
Magic Seeds
Well, my Marketplace friends, you have access to “magic seeds!” And they can enable you to become more of a spiritual “giant”
Breaking “the prayer barrier”
Learning how to pray prayers and not just say prayers. And learning how to pray like Jesus did a lot more than we’re accustomed to, and regularly.
Starting a marketplace “church”
I have the blessing of being associated with a wonderful ministry called Tipp Center. It’s a 44,000-square-foot office complex where the owner, a modern-day Lydia...
SHOWING VS SHARING: Knowing the Difference Between Simply Exhibiting Faith or Sharing Faith In Marketplace
How can we grow from simply “showing” it, and helping others to actually “knowing” it— and coming to know the God we’ve all come to know and love?
Fulfilling an AWOP Dream: Becoming a Revival of the Early Church: What Will It Take?
Without Him, we would not be where we are today. And with Him, we can get to where we need to go. But to do so, we’ve got to begin learning how to give more space and place to the work of the Holy Spirit.
Increasing “The Holy Flow of the Holy Glow”
What Can you do to increase your spiritual ability to radiate?
Becoming a Holy Spirit Hot Spot Part 4: The Power of On-the-Spot Prayer – Just Do It!
As we concluded last time, by being “full of the Spirit” workers in a casual marketplace setting, the Scripture shows amazing things can happen in what seem to be very secular settings.
Becoming a Holy Spirit Hot Spot Part 3
By becoming astute Spirit detectors, we’re enabled to be effective Spirit projectors—or like I like to say it, become Holy Spirit Hot Spots...
Becoming a Holy Spirit Projector in the Marketplace Part 2
Remember how exciting it was to discover the wonders of digital access, the world wide web, and all the information and access it gave us from just a few keystrokes of a computer?
Becoming a Holy Spirit Detector in the Marketplace
There’s an amazing story in the book of Matthew about the Baptism of Jesus. I’ll quote it, and share with...