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The kingdom of God is breaking out right in our midst, in our workplaces. You won’t hear about it on the evening network news. You won’t read about it in your local newspaper. But you will hear about it from members of Christians in Commerce. Here are just a few of the stories from the front lines of the workplace.

Christians in Commerce members share their workplace stories, reflections and testimonies of being Christ in the Workplace. Select a category to display abstracts from our ChristAlive Archives.

A Place of Springs
Years ago I was in a world of hurt, and I could not see my way out of my situation. I was bemoaning my state to a sister in Christ. Barbara listened attentively. She did not tell me to “buck up”, nor did she commiserate with me...
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The Mountain Mover
In the spring of 1997 my wife, Michelle, informed me that she was experiencing the early symptoms of Huntington’s Disease (HD) and wanted to be tested. HD is a hereditary, degenerative brain disorder that had not only claimed the life of her grandmother, but had also been passed on to her mother. A child of a parent with HD has a 50% chance of acquiring the gene.
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Talking Trash
“This would be a great business if it wasn’t for clients.” This was a favorite line of ours when I was in the advertising business. Clients could be so demanding and unreasonable. It wasn’t uncommon amidst the stresses of the day to take it out on them. It was our form of “talking trash”, such as athletes use to get in their competition’s head.
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Fear - One of Satan's Favorite Tools
How alone and abandoned Jesus must have felt. Just a few hours earlier he had shared dinner with his closest followers and disciples. He had told them that he no longer called them servants because a servant does not know his master’s business. “Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made know to you” (John 15:15).
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Forgiveness Opens Doors
Some years ago, Greg worked with two other partners, one of whom was Christian, in a financial services practice. On a particular project, Greg was never paid the compensation he had been promised... A few months later, Greg left feeling angry, cheated and resentful toward both partners. It took a long time, but eventually he forgave them.
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God Has a Plan
Our Christians in Commerce Vision Statement charges us to “expand the kingdom.” We know that this is our mission in life, and yet we deal with fear, doubt and uncertainty as we consider opportunities in our daily lives to share the Good News.
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Building His Kingdom in Uganda
My wife and I are very actively involved with CIC in Uganda. My first Annual Conference in 2006 was a great commissioning for me. I left filled with inspiration, vigor and conviction to take my position of stewardship in God's creation...
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My Anger for His Love
My un-forgiveness or hardened heart toward another is usually tougher on me than it is on the person. I’ve come to realize that many times the other person doesn’t even know that I am holding something against him or her. I’ve paid a heavy price emotionally because of my inability to let go of the hurts inflicted by others.
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Matters Great and Small
Several years ago my career seemed at a crossroads. The idea of opening my own insurance agency and becoming self-employed once again tugged at my heart. While contemplating the idea, I realized that not once in the past had I ever seriously consulted God before making a job change. Too rarely had I spent quality time seeking God’s guidance and direction before arriving at important decisions...
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Remnant of the Kingdom
The remnant of Israel was not a showy bunch. They were meek and humble and known by their trust in God. We are called today to be God’s remnant in a post-Christian culture. How are we doing?
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