In the spring of 1991, I was 13 years old. The week before spring break, my Dad learned he had to take a business trip to Louisiana, which meant he would be gone the entire week I was out of school. This news threatened to put a damper on the fun of a great [...]
Sometimes, we may believe that growth is accidental. While some growth that can happen this way, being intentional is the best way to make progress. In today's message, John Maxwell reminds us that whether you want to grow as a leader, a parent, or in spiritual disciplines, being intentional is the way to go. In [...]
I've spent a lot of time in-between endings and new beginnings. I have transitioned from the old to the new when I moved from Idaho to England, and from England back to Idaho. Then, I transitioned from Idaho to Germany; Germany to Texas; Texas to Colorado; Colorado to Georgia, and Georgia to Illinois. I've transitioned from being a kid to being an adult, from [...]
Here’s the deal: Most of us to need to find jobs or create a business in order to survive on this Earth. That’s the way it is and should be. But here’s the thing: Often we don’t choose our careers—they choose us. During my last year in high school, I recall thumbing through different career [...]
God has been teaching me to see my career as something that’s not mine. Rather, just like everything else in life, it’s all about Jesus. But wouldn't it be a lot easier to know what Christ expects from us at our jobs if He would show up one day in the break room or by [...]
What do you think is your main purpose in life? Today, Pastor Greg Laurie shares some powerful thoughts on how you can live with true purpose. A poll was taken not long ago that asked Americans what they thought was their main purpose in life. The responses were interesting. You would think that some would [...]
Scripture says of believers, “His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness” (2 Pet. 1:3). So what do we need to live righteously that He has not given us in Christ? Nothing. The source of strength [...]
The annual review is a standard fixture of corporate culture. Whether your current job employs this practice or not, regular evaluation is a valuable process. The good news is that you’re not dependent on your employer to conduct a review. As this year draws to a close, let me encourage you to spend some time [...]
Here at Blueprint for Life, we are passionate about helping you live out your God-given purpose. This includes choosing a career path that is right for you. Check out these thoughts from John Weirick of Newspring Church on this topic. Looking for the right job can be overwhelming, especially if you’re graduating from college or [...]
There are many books out there designed to help people discover their purpose. They contain many helpful hints, such as how to discover your gifts and talents, and how to identify your passions. These are definitely important pieces of understanding the real reason you are here. In fact, we share these very principles through Blueprint [...]
