Posts in Faith

Your Fruit is Your Testimony

Today, I want to finish talking about our fruit tree, as in our very body that is the temple of the living God (1 Corinthians 6:19). Over the last few blogs, we have talked about many aspects of being a believer who produces ripe, lasting spiritual fruit. But one thing we haven’t discussed is what good fruit actually looks like and the impact it has on those around us. The way I see it, our hearts and thoughts grow our attitudes, words, and actions - aka our fruit. They determine if what comes out of us is good or bad.

iWork4Him, FaithJim BrangenbergFebruary 24, 2022faith and work, gospel, spiritual gifts, inspirational, prayer

Good Fruit Starts at the Root

When we, as believers, plant ourselves in good soil and are well-watered, well-fertilized, and well-pruned, our roots will be strong, and the fruit that we produce will be fantastic! A great fruit tree will not produce great fruit until its roots are strong and it’s had time to mature. So, if you find yourself in a season that feels barren or if God is pruning something away in your life - be patient; the good fruit is coming.

iWork4Him, FaithJim BrangenbergFebruary 17, 2022faith and work, gospel, spiritual gifts, inspirational, prayer

Producing Fruit that Lasts

Psalms 92:14 the psalmist paints a picture of lovers of God that “even in old age they will still produce fruit; they will remain vital and green.” That’s what I want for my life. I want to grow strong in my faith over the years so that even in my later years, I’m still producing fruit, vital and green.

What does that look like?

Faith, iRetire4HimMartha BrangenbergFebruary 10, 2022faith at work, gospel, fruit of the spirit, growth, working with excellence, retirement plan, mentor

Producing Ripe Spiritual Fruit

When life shakes us, what fruit – what characteristics – are revealed? How do we respond when we are passed by for a promotion, when the diagnosis is bad, when a friendship is broken, a job is lost, or money is tight? What fruit falls? In these moments – I believe the true condition of a heart is shown.

iWork4Him, FaithMartha BrangenbergFebruary 3, 2022faith at work, gospel, fruit of the spirit, growth, working with excellence

New Year’s Resolution: Work for the Lord

How do we make disciples of every coworker, customer, and vendor, especially when our jobs seem redundant, boring, stressful, or frustrating? I believe that to carry out the great commission IN our workplace, we have to resolve to change WHO we work for. Colossians 3:23 says, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.” When we realize that ultimately, it’s not our bosses or their bosses or their bosses that we work for, but that we work for God, it changes everything.

iWork4Him, FaithJim BrangenbergJanuary 27, 2022faith and work, gospel, iWork4Him Nation Covenant, relationship, working with excellence

New Year’s Resolution: Don't Take 'Fine' for an Answer

I love to watch movies, and there are so many favorites it’s hard to pick just one. That said, I do have an all-time favorite line from the movie The Italian Job. In the film, a couple of characters are having a conversation, and one of them asks, “how are you doing?” And the other answers, “I’m fine.” The first one responds, “Really? Freaked out,insecure, neurotic, and emotional? How are you really doing?”

iWork4Him, FaithJim BrangenbergJanuary 20, 2022faith and work, gospel, iWork4Him Nation Covenant, relationship

New Year’s Resolution: Build Relationships with My Coworkers

Relationships give us a platform to speak about truth, share our experiences, and witness about Christ. And there is almost no one you spend more time with than the people you work with. So many people joke about having a “work family” and a “home family,” but the truth isn’t that far off. Since we spend an average of 72 hours a week sleeping and 50 hours a week working, that only leaves 40 hours a week with our families at home. That means you spend more time at work than you do at home, including Saturdays and Sundays.

iWork4Him, FaithJim BrangenbergJanuary 13, 2022faith and work, gospel, iWork4Him Nation Covenant, relationship

New Year’s Resolution: Pray for My Coworkers

It’s January, and in the classic western tradition, most of us are thinking about things we can change to make this year better than the last. Whether it’s eating healthier, going to bed earlier, or hitting the gym… New Year’s is the time to commit to healthier habits. But for Christ-followers, it’s also a time to consider what spiritual habits should be cultivated in our lives so that our faith can grow and make a powerful, eternal impact.

iWork4Him, FaithJim BrangenbergJanuary 6, 2022faith and work, Gods purpose, gospel, prayer, iWork4Him Nation Covenant

What to Do When the Unexpected Becomes Unbearable

Something we’ve wrestled with in this season is the words Jesus spoke in Matthew 11:28-30, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you… for my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.” In the face of difficulty, hardship, the unknown, and the unexpected – how do we trade in our burdens and find rest? How do we carry on WELL both as people and as leaders?

iWork4Him, FaithJim BrangenbergDecember 30, 2021faith and work, Gods purpose, gospel, giving thanks, iWork4Him Nation Covenant, christmas, gifts

The Four Gifts of Advent: Peace

With Christmas just a few days away, the holidays' chaos, busyness, and stress are at peak intensity. Between finishing up work, decorating, cooking, cleaning, traveling, shopping, and family… most people feel burnt out and exhausted before they even reach December 25th! But isn't it interesting that when the heavenly hosts announced Jesus' birth to the shepherds, they said, "Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests"?

iWork4Him, FaithJim BrangenbergDecember 23, 2021faith and work, Gods purpose, gospel, giving thanks, iWork4Him Nation Covenant, christmas, gifts

Thoughts & Resources for Workplace Believers

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