Posts tagged testimony

In Chapter 1 of iWork4Him, Ted Hains recounts visiting the Marine Reserves with his friend Doug during his senior year of high school. It was the height of the Korean War, patriotism was running high, and both boys were interested in joining up. However, while visiting the Rock Island Arsenal, Ted decided he wasn’t ready for the military and postponed signing up. A few months later, the local Marine Reserves were called up, and before Ted had graduated, Doug died in combat. Although he is now 87, Ted writes that he still thinks about Doug and wonders who he would have become and what would have happened if they’d talked about the gospel before he passed away.

iWork4HimMartha BrangenbergOctober 28, 2021iwork4him book, resources, faith and work, gospel, testimony, women of faith, women in the workplace, integrated life, encouragement

Here is the Bottom Line

iWork4Him, Family, God and AmericaMartha BrangenbergOctober 14, 2021iwork4him book, resources, faith and work, gospel, testimony, military, motivation

Find Purpose in Retirement

For all 23 years of his retirement, Ted continued to serve God actively. Even as his health and energy changed, he didn't quit; he just modified the execution of his calling. Because the truth is that God's purpose for you doesn't come to an end when you retire.

Awaken Podcast Network, iWork4Him, iRetire4HimJim BrangenbergSeptember 9, 2021retirement, gospel, gods calling, gods purpose, resources, testimony, discipleship, motivation, encouragement

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.

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?

Ministry Starts at Home

Here's the truth: we can be great, big Jesus followers at work, but if we neglect our family, it discounts our witness and testimony.

1 John 4:11-12 says, "Dear friends, since God loved us that much, we surely ought to love each other. No one has ever seen God. But if we love each other, God lives in us, and his love is brought to full expression in us." In other words, the way that you love your family should be an extension, an expression of God's love for you. And if it isn't, then your life is not expressing the gospel in its fullness.

Awaken Podcast Network, iWork4HimJim BrangenbergJune 10, 2021family, faith, gospel, ministry, testimony, Gods will, Gods purpose, serving God, love, serve

Going to the Dentist - Ugh

Earlier this week, Martha and I got to talk to Oscar and Denise Menendez from Comprehensive Dental Care in Palm Harbor, Florida about their dentist practice. I love the fact that Oscar prays over his patients for wisdom in helping them with their dental needs.

iWork4HimJim BrangenbergAugust 22, 2018testimony, faith and work

Thoughts & Resources for Workplace Believers

Short, practical blog posts that encourage and equip believers at work