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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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.
Download PDF »Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. (1 Thessalonians 5:11)
Encouraging and supporting the people around us is a powerful way of serving our Father in the workplace. We can come alongside fellow believers to strengthen them at work. And we can also come alongside colleagues who don’t yet have a relationship with Jesus when we model his teachings.
We invite you to enjoy the August edition of The Flame to read about how those who have come alongside others when they’ve seen opportunities to serve them.
Download PDF »“Whoever does God’s will is my brother and sister and mother.” (Mark 3:35)
If we rely on our own understanding of what we think the Lord is asking of us, we will soon discover that our capacity is limited. We hear and understand God’s will for us through prayer when we receive wisdom and discernment. As Jesus says in the Gospel of John, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them and they follow me.” Therefore let us surrender our life completely to the Lord, embrace God’s will, and abide forever in eternity with him.
We invite you to enjoy the July edition of The Flame to read about the way God’s will has worked in the lives of WorkLight members.
Download PDF »Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. (Colossians 3:1-2)
It can sometimes be hard to see “holy moments” in our everyday lives, especially in the workplace. God provides the fruits of our labor to us so that we may continue sharing these gifts with those who may not have been so fortunate, comforting them with the unconditional grace of God. When we go to work, we must keep in mind that we do not do this for ourselves, but for those around us.
We invite you to enjoy the June edition of The Flame to read about the holy moments placed in the paths of this month’s writers.
Download PDF »So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. (Colossians 2:6-7)
We can have powerful mountain top experiences like on a Challenge Weekend, but those feelings can fade. The toil of life can act like wet wood and dampen the flames. Prayer, Small Groups, and Chapter participation can all help fan the flames of our hearts and ensure we show up every day as Christ in our workplaces.
Anyone who has lit a fire knows that keeping a fire going can be as challenging as lighting it. Read about how others have fanned the flame to help themselves and others strengthen their faith.
Download PDF »Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up his clothes by casting lots. (Luke 23:34)
Work is the place where we will spend most of our waking hours. Because of this, it is the place where we will usually be challenged to forgive coworkers. When someone wrongs us, we can find ourselves in a very uncomfortable situation as we try to skillfully maintain a good working relationship in which we can influence our fellow workers and the company culture. Read stories in the April edition of The Flame about relying on the Holy Spirit and each other to grow in our ability to forgive those who wrong us in the workplace.
Download PDF »“And whatever you do, 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)
A common question when we are introduced for the first time is “what do you do?” It’s familiar and expected, but when you think about it more deeply, it’s a loaded question. We are commanded to work in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to our Father, but our culture attaches significance to our vocation. God says our value as created sons and daughters of the King of Kings is equal and immeasurable before God. Read stories from your fellow WorkLight members about God’s design and purpose for us in the March edition of The Flame™.
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