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.
The Flame: Newsletter
July: Do the Right Thing
In the July 2021 issue, we examine Do the Right Thing. One contributor provides tips on how to humanize office relationships amid a growing rise in technology. Another contributor shares how she was moved by the Spirit to help out a young family in need and witnessed them flourish over the years. Another contributor describes her good fortune to have worked for an organization that embraced “Do the Right Thing” as a core value. Discouraged by an overcharge from a tech giant, a contributor shares his experience in finding a surprise advocate willing to help resolve it.
Download PDF »June: The Fruit of the Spirit
In the June 2021 issue, we examine The Fruit of the Spirit. One contributor shares how she followed the Lord’s lead on two separate occasions when she was called by a friend and invited to work for their organization. A health coach with her own health challenges discovered new gifts from the Lord by listening to the concerns of others. Take a Fruit of the Holy Spirit assessment to help you determine how the Holy Spirit is working in your life.
Download PDF »May: Influencing Workplace Culture
In the May 2021 issue, we examine Influencing Workplace Culture. One contributor shares how a a misunderstanding between two teachers over school supplies ultimately brought them together. Another describes how prayer time on Zoom had become routine until they stood to pray and completely changed their perspective. Another writer shares how a company-wide newsletter helps to build a community of trust and relationships.
Download PDF »April: Having Hope
In the April 2021 issue, we examine Having Hope. One contributor shares how a curmudgeonly boss nudged her to excellence. Another describes how he was asked to mentor a new sales rep and how their relationship led to the rep following Jesus. Another writer shares how a shy and humble teen from a military family was encouraged to share his unique experiences in an onstage competition–and won!
Download PDF »March: Work Life & Family
In the March 2021 issue, we examine Work Life and Family and how we can integrate our lives by relying on God’s grace and direction. A dentist shares how he sees God’s gifts throughout his life and how he and his team are instruments of God’s healing. Another contributor shares her challenges as a mother and a career professional and the importance of sharing Christ’s love with her family and following the path God designed for her.
Download PDF »February: Facing Anxiety
In the February 2021 issue, we examine Facing Anxiety. One contributor described how trying to resolve his anxiety on his own was unsuccessful and that only by taking his anxiety to the Lord was he able to find peace. Another contributor shared how during her search to fund a health clinic for low-income residents, God encouraged her to take the unusual step of meeting directly with their federal funder–and they received the funding.
Download PDF »January: Honoring God in Our Work
In the January 2021 issue, we examine Honoring God in Our Work. One contributor describes his experience of how WorkLight helped him live his faith in the workplace and learn the importance of making time for others. Another shares how as an owner selling a segment of his business it was important that all parties benefit, and that pointing out a calculation that resulted in less profit for his firm led to a just outcome. An HR consultant shares how the challenges of 2020 led to a new component of his work that focuses on stress resiliency and the importance of fellowship with God.
Download PDF »December: Navigating Gray Areas
The December 2020 issue of The Flame examines Navigating the Gray Areas. A former plant manager shares his experience of inviting a fired employee and his wife to pray with him for future job prospects and how it brought them peace. Another contributor shares his experience on a painting crew of young men led in daily prayer by the owner who modeled loyalty, respect, and responsibility for his young workers.
Download PDF »November: Choosing Hope
In the November 2020 issue, we examine Choosing Hope. One contributor describes how his company went from having a banner year to losing contracts and how trusting in the Holy Spirit led the entire team in a new and fruitful direction. Another shares how a father called a psychiatric practice looking for assistance in motivating his adult son to get a job and learned that although parents can’t fix their adult children there’s hope in praying for them.
Download PDF »October: Fostering Patience
The October 2020 issue of The Flame examines Fostering Patience. A contributor shares how the process of explaining her role to a new boss led the boss to become an advocate and when it came time for a new job. Another contributor shares how the power of friendship helped to increase his awareness of the fears and concerns of his coworkers.
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