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"The Working Word" is a short, weekday devotional for business professionals who want to integrate faith into their daily work.
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Number Your Days: Making Today Count (opens the original)
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In today’s episode of The Working Word , David Vanderbloomen reflects on Psalm 90:12–17 and the importance of making the most of the time God gives us. Our days are limited, and yesterday cannot be changed. But every experience—especially the difficult ones—can teach us something that helps us move forward with greater wisdom. Rather than dwelling on past mistakes or worrying about what comes next, we are called to be present, grateful, and purposeful with today. David shares encouragement for e
When Busyness Becomes a Distraction | Mary & Martha (opens the original)
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What if the thing keeping you from what matters most isn’t laziness—but productivity? In Luke 10:38–42, Martha is busy serving while Mary sits at the feet of Jesus and listens. Martha isn’t doing something wrong, but her good responsibilities have become a source of anxiety and distraction. In this episode of The Working Word , David reflects on the story of Mary and Martha and what it teaches us about work, priorities, faith, and slowing down. Sometimes the most important thing we can do is ste
Monday Morning Faith (opens the original)
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Leaders are planners. Our calendars, meetings, responsibilities, and entire lives often live inside our phones. But what happens when plans change, meetings get canceled, or we realize we have double-booked ourselves? Anxiety can take over quickly. In today’s episode of The Working Word , David reflects on Jesus’ reminder to stop worrying about tomorrow and focus on what God has placed in front of us today. Whether it is a difficult inning in baseball, an unexpected business challenge, or a deci
Personal Board of Directors (opens the original)
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What happens when you stop trying to figure everything out on your own? In today’s episode of The Working Word , David VanderBloomen is joined again by his son, Gavin, to reflect on Proverbs 15:22–33. This passage reminds us that plans often fail without wise counsel—but with trusted advisers, humility, and collaboration, we can make better decisions and grow as leaders. David shares the importance of building a personal board of advisers: people who will encourage you, challenge you, tell you t
Hire People Smarter Than You (opens the original)
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What does true maturity look like in faith and leadership? In today’s episode of The Working Word , David Vander Bloomen and his son Gavin reflect on Philippians 3:12–16 and Paul’s reminder that none of us has fully arrived. Spiritual maturity begins when we recognize our imperfections, learn from the past, and continue pressing forward toward Christ. The same principle applies in business and leadership. Great leaders do not pretend to know everything. They acknowledge their weaknesses, surroun
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