Psalms 92:14 the psalmist paints a picture of lovers of God that “even in old age they will still produce fruit; they will remain vital and green.” That’s what I want for my life. I want to grow strong in my faith over the years so that even in my later years, I’m still producing fruit, vital and green.

What does that look like?

When life shakes us, what fruit – what characteristics – are revealed? How do we respond when we are passed by for a promotion, when the diagnosis is bad, when a friendship is broken, a job is lost, or money is tight? What fruit falls? In these moments – I believe the true condition of a heart is shown.

How do we make disciples of every coworker, customer, and vendor, especially when our jobs seem redundant, boring, stressful, or frustrating? I believe that to carry out the great commission IN our workplace, we have to resolve to change WHO we work for. Colossians 3:23 says, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.” When we realize that ultimately, it’s not our bosses or their bosses or their bosses that we work for, but that we work for God, it changes everything.

Sometimes it’s tempting to just ignore a rule or bend it ever so slightly! But people are watching – right? Living with integrity makes a BIG statement and causes curiosity.

Jim and I take a LOT of road trips for iWork4Him., which necessitate well-time pit stops; one such stop is McDonalds at Exit 301 in Brooksville, FL - The timing of this stop is perfect, but the manager Patty is the real reason to make it a destination.

We are called to be COMPLETE IN CHRIST, vs. PERFECT, which as we know as Christ followers, we cannot be on this earth, and there is only ONE who WAS and IS perfect Did Jesus say "well done, good and perfect servant"?

Is your work mediocre? Does your performance evaluation include the phrase "meets expectations"? That just won't fly for a Jesus follower. As Jesus followers, we should be the number one employee in our position.

As the owner or employee, our workplace performance is a direct reflection on God. I believe as a Christ Follower, it’s my responsibility to be the best, brightest, most honest, hardest working employee in my position within the company/organization.