Each month, the Flame Newsletter provides weekly reflections, insights through testimony, and stories on living a life of faith in the workplace. It is filled with firsthand, practical stories about and from our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ.
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And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. (Ephesians 6:18)
Whether you are at work, with your friends or family, or even by yourself, we benefit when we incorporate prayer into our daily activities and moments throughout the day. Praying for God’s blessings, as well as for your adversaries and for specific needs within the broader community of believers, requires endurance and perseverance. Be inspired by stories in the June Flame about how engaging in constant, Spirit-led prayer is a game changer.
Download PDF »“I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being …” (Ephesians 3:16)
Paul’s prayer for believers is a request for spiritual resilience. This teaching applies to all aspects of our lives when faced with difficult situations. Through WorkLight, we are encouraged to bring the values of Christ into the workplace. Read about your fellow brothers and sisters in the May edition of The Flame who have tapped into their inner strength when they needed to make difficult decisions.
Download PDF »Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion,then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. (Philippians 2:1-2)
When we open that door to covenant relationships with others, we become considerate and kind. We pray for our enemies. We look for the good in others. We become a quiet voice of reason for others. Be inspired by stories in the April Flame of how the Holy Spirit has empowered us to be a blessing and has transformed us to serve others.
Download PDF »There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work. (1 Corinthians 12:4-6)
Just as a symphony brings musical instruments and voices together, we have the opportunity to create harmony in our workplaces when we call the Holy Spirit into our work. Get inspired by stories in the March edition of The Flame about how proceeding in a planned and intentional way under the single direction of our Lord creates a product that is unified and creative.
Download PDF »Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. (2 Corinthians 9:7)
The characteristics of a willing heart—obedience, enthusiasm, service, generosity, and cheerfulness—are aligned with God’s will for us, especially in our workplaces. But in today’s fast-paced world, our hearts can be hardened. Fortunately, the heart was made to act according to God’s purposes. Find the Lord’s inspiration in the February edition of The Flame.
Download PDF »“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” (Ephesians 2:10)
God has given each of us our own skills and experiences to use in our workplaces. These tools provide us the ability to practice good works so that we can focus on bringing Christ into our workplaces 365/7. When we do this, we become an inspirational force for our coworkers as we follow God’s will for our work through obedience, humility, and grace. Find the tools you need in your work life in the January edition of The Flame.
Download PDF »Does not the potter have the right to make out of the same lump of clay some pottery for special purposes and some for common use? (Romans 9:21)
Just as a potter works the clay on his wheel, the Lord is working with us in our daily lives, through good times and bad. Although we sometimes lose faith as we question God’s plans when we are struggling in our workplaces, Paul reminded us in Galatians 6:9 that we are called to persevere, finding our strength in Jesus: “Let us not become weary doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Be inspired by the stories of perseverance in the December edition of The Flame.
Download PDF »By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as a wise builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should build with care. For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. (1 Corinthians 3:10-11)
Work is a sacred calling entrusted to us by God. Each of us are caretakers of the talents, resources, and opportunities we are given. Whether we realize it or not, our lives are designed to shine joyfully with responsibility and service. Stewardship is a way to glorify God. Read about how when we accept this invitation of the Father, the opportunities to co-labor with the Holy Spirit become apparent in the November edition of The Flame.
Download PDF »You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. (Galatians 5:13)
Living out the fruit of the Spirit is evidence that we are truly free in Jesus Christ, who set us free from the slavery of sin and invited us into union with the Holy Spirit. This union allows us to turn from the acts of the flesh and experience the fruit of the Spirit: Love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Read about how the Holy Spirit works in our lives in the October edition of The Flame.
Download PDF »“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. (Colossians 3:17)
Winston Churchill was the first to say, “Never let a good crisis go to waste.” That sentiment has been modified and used by many others since then, especially when we require motivation to overcome the struggles that play out in our lives. And, when we become empowered by the Holy Spirit, we can model Peter and lean into the tough times to become more like Christ. As we use the hardships we face, we create an opportunity to overcome our toils and shine the light of Christ with others.
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