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December 11, 2019 2026-06-05 13:21Blog
ZOOM S2 Session 23 – We Become What We Worship
Shawn Sommerkamp The idea of worship is age-old for followers of Christ. When we think of it today, in modern speak, we often think of singing together in a Sunday morning church service. Others see it as our life-sacrifice obligation to Christ and His mission. How can we know for certain what… …
ZOOM S2 Session 22 – Expert Worrier or Peaceful Warrior
If given a choice of being a worrier or a warrior, most Christians would likely choose the latter. There is something primal in humanity that values a fighting spirit. We would likely hesitate on our final choice, however, considering that Jesus was neither. Or was He? When we reference the …
ZOOM S2 Session 20 – How Your Presence Makes a Numerical Difference
Many of us want to make a real impact for Christ in the marketplace. The way I advocate, more than any other, is through career excellence and progression. I believe the higher up the chain of command we go, the greater the impact we can have for Christ in… …
ZOOM S2 Session 19 – Professionally Stuck by a Past Experience
Sadly, many of us have experienced a major professional setback only to now find ourselves stuck. In some cases, we can be hindered for many years. Worse yet, a few never recover and spend their years at work toiling away empty of dreams, ambitions or impact. The Bible is packed …
ZOOM Session 23 – What To Do When Your Boss Keeps Piling It On
Our boss is there to get the most out of us possible. Not just that…no. But trust me when I say, maximum output is part of his job description. It might be hard to believe but the truth is our boss (in many cases at least) will keep piling things …
ZOOM S2 Session 15 – Martha, Martha, It’s Not About You
For years I read the story of Jesus at Martha’s house and thought the following: Mary sat at the master’s feet learning while Martha focused on her work and Jesus said Mary chose what was best. As a result I would often tell myself, “Shawn, your career takes a back …
ZOOM S2 Session 18 – Time to Stop Whining
There’s a child inside of us that tends to whine when things don’t go our way professionally. Sometimes we may even experience outright suffering in our career. And yet, when we display a whining or complaining attitude, we feel a sense of self-disappointment. There is a way to think about …
ZOOM S2 Session 17 – Comparison is the Thief of Joy
For those with ambitious goals, it is very tempting to look where others have gone and envy their success. Even though comparison steals our joy, it’s easy to stumble into it. The worst part, it doesn’t stop there. It’s not long before we are resentful that others have it better …
ZOOM S2 Session 10 – How to Prove God’s Will for Our Career
As many times as we wonder about God’s will for our lives, most don’t consider there is a way to know. We are puzzled most during those times when things didn’t seem to go the way we wanted or asked. With a little bit of faith we can know… …
ZOOM S2 Session 21 – Are We Chasing the Wind?
As I have always maintained, ambition is truly a virtue. We did a Saturday ZOOM session, back in early June, to explore the difference between building a successful Christian career foundation or just chasing fantasies. What we didn’t cover, however, was knowing how to prevent becoming a wind-chaser. What steps …