Table of Contents
Foreword 11
Preface 12
Acknowledgments 15
Introduction 16
Section 1 God's Call on Your Life 19
Your Life's Dream 21
Positioned by God 24
Drudgery or Calling? 27
Spiritual Incubation 30
Just as He Pleased 33
Opportunities 36
Alert Expectancy 39
Starched Collars and Black Robes 42
Thy Kingdom Come… Now! 45
God's "Big" Assignments 47
Section 2 Your Character, Forged in the Marketplace 50
A Higher Standard 52
Strengths or Weaknesses? 55
Our Professional Image 58
Size Matters! 61
Guarding Your Anger 64
Integrity: Is Anyone Asking You the Hard Questions? 67
Guarding Our Achilles' Heel 70
Flee 73
Identity 76
Marching When the Band Is Not Playing 79
Human Nature 82
Why Did God Choose Joseph? 84
Section 3 Spiritual Influence 89
Good News! 90
God's Method 93
Setting People Free 96
Prayer Warriors 99
Catalysts for Revival 102
Glorifying God 105
Salt or Light? 108
Tearing Down High Places 111
All Authority Is from God 114
Knowing the Times 117
Our Companies Are Platforms for Jesus 120
What Is a Warrior? 123
Section 4 Facing Crises and Opposition at Work 127
It the Foundations Are Destroyed 128
Resurrection Power 131
Loss 134
Unprepared for Battle 138
Spiritual Warfare 141
Revenge! 144
Courage 147
Growth in the Wilderness 150
Are We Ever Going to Get Out of This Mess? 153
Jonah and the Financial Meltdown 156
Section 5 Walking with God, in the Marketplace 159
You Must Be Born Again! 160
Black Friday 163
Preparing to Encounter God 166
Power Lunches 169
Divine Encounters 172
God in Nature 175
Growth, Part 1 178
Growth, Part 2 181
Standing Faithful to Our Lord in Today's World 184
What Follows Revival? 187
Meaningful Time in the Scriptures Is Paramount 190
Section 6 Leading in the Workplace 195
History: Destiny or Opportunity? 196
Encouragers or Discouragers? 199
Truth AND Grace! 202
Resiliency 205
Besetting Sins 208
Words That Move Others 211
Using or Blessing? 214
Team 217
Are You Leading Like Jesus? 220
Section 7 Relationships That Honor God 223
Heroes to Your Children 224
Mighty Men 227
Laughter 230
Forgiveness 233
Two Are Better Than One 236
Relationships at Work That Remain above Reproach 239
Bringing Others with You 242
Making an Impact for Christ in the Marketplace 245
Is Prayer a Part of Our Business? 248
Section 8 Applying Wisdom to Our Decisions 253
This One Thing I Do 254
Wisdom 257
Seeking Counsel 260
Prepared 263
A Holy Temple 266
Changing Our Habits 269
Thinking Differently 272
Margin 275
Overreaching 278
Redeeming the Time 281
Planning verses Preparing 284
Choose This Day 287
This Is the Time to Pray and Seek God's Will 289
Section 9 Leaving a Legacy 293
Leaving a Spiritual Legacy 294
Serving Your Own Generation 297
Building for Eternity 300
Measuring Your Legacy 303
Investments 306
Small Beginnings 309
Being Remembered 312
Scattering 315
Section 10 God's Blessing 319
Abundantly 320
Waiting 323
Embracing Your Birthright 326
Balance? 329
Living the Life That Is Really Life-Clear Focus 332
Wow! Take It In! 335
Navigating Today's Bitterness and Anger 338
Responsibility 342
Welcome Home 345
Final Challenge 349
About the Author 350
Contributors 351
