The United States is known for many good things, like spreading freedom, democracy, and the gospel; however, we are also known for spreading various ills worldwide. We are not a perfect nation – after all, we are full of imperfect human beings. But, as we look to celebrating our country's 246th anniversary, I encourage you to take some time to thank God for our great country.

It’s an exciting week here at iWork4Him! On April 15th of 2021, iWork4Him celebrates 8 years as a media ministry focused on the intersection of faith and work. We have interviewed over 3000 people on over 1800 shows resulting in thousands of hours of video/audio available to a nation of workplace believers hungry for encouragement and resources to help them live out their faith at work. But it might not have happened if Martha and I weren’t obedient to the call of God on our lives…Read on.

This weekend is the only weekend of the year where for 3 days we celebrate labor. We call it Labor Day weekend. Wait, is that what we are celebrating? I thought we were celebrating the end of the summer and it was a weekend to not think about work.

Soon we will get back to our work space, and socializing. We are ready to renew friendships face to face with coworkers and employees and friends at church. It’s time to live but let’s remember to celebrate the valuable lessons we have learned in the last 10 weeks.

Have you been paying attention to all of the NEW things that have begun around you the past several months?

• New ways to buy your groceries

• New ways to have business meetings

• New ways to “gather” for a holiday dinner

• New ways to hold a conference

• New ways to pick up dinner from the restaurant

• New ways to “do church”

• New ways to use a manufacturing plant to make essential product

If you have an upcoming party or gathering, remember to pray for opportunities to intentionally turn the topic to Christ.

What have you seen God do in your family, work, or neighborhood that you need to remember? Do you have a bulletin board of photos? At iWork4Him we want to recall a few MEMORY STONES and celebrate what God has done!