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5 Ways to Fight Procrastination

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Apr 7, 2016

I’m a procrastinator. It’s been a battle since birth. In fact, I even delayed my birth: I refused to get into the proper position for delivery

When I Died to Myself At Work

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Apr 5, 2016

Several weeks ago, my church mate commented about the attitude of an intern working in her organization. Whenever he did not know how to do something, she said, he would keep quiet instead of seeking help, or say that it could not be done.

Should Christians Strive For Excellence At Work?

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Oct 31, 2015

I enjoy work—both work itself and the act of working in a team towards a common goal and then enjoying the fruit of our labor together. In fact, depending on who you ask, I may even be a little too passionate (or obsessed) about getting the job done, and done well.

5 Things I Learned When I Couldn’t Find A Job

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Oct 27, 2015

I was unemployed for almost a whole year. Over that period, I faced rejection after rejection, so much so that I grew accustomed to disappointment. At the time, I kept asking myself this question: what am I going to do with my life?

How to Trust God in the Season of Job-hunting

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Oct 8, 2015

I spent six months of my life as a couch potato. By the time I started my new job, I knew which online channels you could surf for the latest television series.

Making Sense of a Less-Than-Perfect Job

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Oct 6, 2015

I read about 10-15 resumes a day as a recruitment manager in my company, which engages around a hundred part-time trainers monthly. Many of them begin or end with this line: “I hope you can seriously consider my application as this is my dream job.”

When Trials Come: Fight or Flight?

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Sep 14, 2015

I have a tendency to take on more than I should. At times, it’s to prove to myself that I can handle it. At other times, it’s to please someone and gain recognition for my efforts. This sometimes leads to stress and in a worst-case scenario, depression.

Are We Working for the Lord?

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Jul 6, 2015

After graduating from college, I pursued my career ambitions and became an accredited consultant at a young age. I worked for 11 years as a full-time employee, then entered private practice as a consultant, before eventually enrolling in a Bible school to pursue God’s calling.