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What Do You Have That God Can Use?
What Do You Have That God Can Use?

There isn't a single person in the United States of America who doesn't have a possession that goes unused for a year. Every one of us has extra STUFF. Martha and I made a rule when we got married 35 years ago that if anything went unused in our home over the period of a year, we would give it away. And guess what, there's only been a few times I've given away something I wish I hadn't. The reality is that we all have things that go unused, whether they are possessions, talents, giftings, or resources.

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Awaken Podcast Network, iWork4Him, God and AmericaJim Brangenbergcommunity, blessings, good steward, resources, work on purpose, talents, gifts, impact, spiritual gifts, cultural influence
Eating an Elephant
Eating an Elephant

A year and a half ago, we set off on a journey to write a trilogy that would encourage everyday believers in their work and retirement: iWork4Him, sheWorks4Him, and iRetire4Him. When we started this project, we had no idea the enormous undertaking it would be to write and release three books simultaneously. Everybody said it was impossible. I said it was like eating an elephant, one bite at a time.

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Awaken Podcast Network, iWork4Him, iRetire4Him, sheWorks4HimJim Brangenbergbooks, resources, hearing god’s voice, god’s will, motivation, encouragement, empowerment, collaboration, gospel, faith and work, faith at work, inspiration, god’s purpose, why do I work, Christian business, leadership, retirement, impact, testimony
Ministering in the Community of Neighbors
Ministering in the Community of Neighbors

Jesus put loving your neighbor right up there with loving God. It's THAT important. So how do we move beyond just being a "good" neighbor and into being a Christ-like neighbor? How do we live out our faith in our neighborhoods… especially if we've been living in the area for a long time and NOBODY even knows we're a Christ-follower?

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Awaken Podcast Network, iWork4Him, iRetire4HimJim Brangenberglove your neighbor, gospel, retirement, cultural influence, community, impact, motivation, testimony, neighborhood, how to be a good neighbor, service projects, serve, Christian ministry, senior living, retirement living, retirement community, Christian retirement
Your Calling Doesn’t Expire When You Retire
Your Calling Doesn’t Expire When You Retire

Heads up: the subject of this blog might make you uncomfortable, BUT it will be worth it, I promise! In fact, I believe that the future of the Church depends on what we are talking about today: the fact that you have a God-given calling and that calling doesn’t retire.

Have you ever wondered if the “American Dream” version of Retirement (retirement = pleasure) is healthy? Is it what is best for the Body of Christ? I can’t help but think that if God intended us to work for 40 years and then rest and relax for 30 or 40 years, He would have said so in Scripture. Instead, what He said is that we need to learn to be content. He said that we need to weekly find peace, relax, and get refreshed in preparation for what is next… and there is a next if you are still alive. Heck, Moses didn’t start fulfilling his calling until he was 80 years old!

What this country needs, and what the Body of Christ needs, is a generation of Christ-following retirees who are itching to use the gifts God has given them to fulfill God’s purpose for them. Retirees are in the perfect position to shape and influence the lives of those coming up in the ranks of the next generations.

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Awaken Podcast Network, iWork4HimJim Brangenbergpurpose, finding your calling, clarity, gospel, resources, podcasts, empowerment, retirement, inspiration, discipleship, impact, community