Prayer Corner

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The word “pray” as defined in the dictionary means “to address God with devout petition; to request something fervently; to implore.” When we pray we are certainly using these definitions but from God’s perspective, we are also doing so much more. Christians are called to pray (Psalms 116:2). Prayer is as necessary as the air [...]

Pray for Vision and Calling

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To discover, understand, and live out God’s purpose for you requires the recognition, realization, and fulfillment of a personal vision and calling. This personal vision articulates what your area of service looks like as you see it in your head or as you attempt to communicate it to others.

April Conflict Showers Can Bring May Relationship Flowers

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“March winds and April showers bring May flowers.” That’s the Old English Country saying we know so well. The month of April is best known for its rain showers, which prepare the earth for a beautiful and flower filled May. Winter is gone and now we can greet each sunny and warm day with enthusiasm.

Relocate to Expand Your Job Search

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Most job seekers tend to look for work close to home or within a manageable commuting distance; but the current economic climate has forced them to consider job opportunities in cities and states that they may not have given thought to in the past [...]

Tending Your Career Roots

Understanding your career roots will make all the difference in the jobs you take and the career direction you pursue. Career roots grow not by internal striving, but by continuous response to certain external stimuli (the job market and business environment).

It’s Me Oh LORD

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This prayer is from my Prayer Journal where I keep my intimate dialogues with the Father. Writing out my prayers is one of the ways I pray. It’s encouraging to read them at a later date and see how the Lord has answered them [...]

Pray for Godly Relationships

Being able to experience Godly relationships is a gift from God. As we share our needs with another person, the result is mutual contribution of similar interests, ideals, and experiences that develop into personal interaction. To better understand the relationships God would have you develop, commit to undertake this Prayer Focus for 31 days [...]

Write a Professional Cover Letter for a Job Application

A well-written and concise cover letter is an essential part of any job application, because many employers place greater stock in a cover letter than the accompanying resume. That said, keep the following points in mind while writing a cover letter, and your cover letter will stand out from the other hundred applications received by the employer [...]

Starting a Job Search AFTER Getting Laid Off

I’ve been laid off! Now what do I do? That’s exactly what I asked myself after being laid off. The fact that my last day of work was one week before my wedding made things even worse [...]

Avoid Making a Bad Impression When Applying for a Job

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After examining hundreds of applications, I have encountered countless resumes and cover letters that have destroyed any chance of an applicant getting an interview. What are the things that will negatively impact your chances of getting an interview? The list presented here details major missteps applicants have made.

Standing on God’s Career Principles

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I recently came across this article on Using Christian Principles for Career Planning and Advancement. It gives an interesting perspective of the author’s experience attending a church-sponsored career planning workshop. The article discusses the process used in the workshop from faith based assessments of who you are and your career to insight about the importance [...]