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Being Repurposed, Not Replaced

October 13, 2025

By Christopher C. Simpson 

For many of us in the marketplace, our work – what we do – is a large part of our identity. What impact should it have then when striving to incorporate faith into how we carry out our vocational responsibilities? We find the best example in how Jesus Christ addressed this when choosing His closest followers.

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Narrow lanes

Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. – Matthew 7:13-14

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Tags:  Path, Preparation, Life, Christ, Relationship, God, Attention, Be Ready, Search, Practice, Experience, Opportunity, Intentionality, Expectation, Discovery, Readiness, Action, Persistence, Highway, Choice

Wise builders

Everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. — Matthew 7:24

Here Jesus explains how building our life is like building a house. If we want a house that will last, it must have a solid foundation. And the only foundation for living is to listen to Jesus’ teaching and put it into practice.

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Tags:  God's Word, Wisdom, Building, Foundation, Jesus, Rock, Obedience, Light, Life

KNOW WHAT YOU BELIEVE

But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for the reason for the hope that is in you. – 1 Peter 3:15

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Tags:  Questions, Ready, Answers, Faith, Belief, Witness, Jesus, Christ, Relationship, Difference, Conversation, Genuine, Transformed, Life, Know, Follow, Peace, Reason, Hope

CBMC Lincoln Leadership Coach Training

CBMC Lincoln Leadership Coach Training

For years, CBMC has had a biblical view of leadership. Many of us are leaders. Many of us call others to take up leadership in their areas of influence. But it’s one thing to lead and another to develop new leaders. With Christian Coaching skills, we can develop a new wave of businessmen to represent Jesus Christ in businesses and cities, wherever the Lord takes them.

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Tags:  Leadership, Coaching, Mentoring, Leadership Development, Business, Workshop, Relationships, Influence

Valiant or Villains?

Saul also went to his home at Gibeah, and with him went men of valor whose hearts God had touched. – 1 SAMUEL 10:26

Valiant or villains?

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Tags:  Quest, Valor, Courage, Determination, God's Kingdom, God's Leading, Grace, Strength, Stand firm, Faithfulness, God's Provision, Discipleship, Servant Leadership, God's Promises, Boldness, God's Power, Changed Lives

Don't Skip Good Friday

I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. — GALATIANS 2:20
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Tags:  Jesus, Savior, Death, Crucifixion, Resurrection, Easter, Good Friday, Cross, Tomb, Celebration, Joy, Meaning, New, Life, Example, Faith, Trust, Provision, Gratitude, Difficulty, Love, Giving, Speak boldly, Spirit Led, Eternal Perspective, His

LIVE HUMBLY

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or deceit, but in humility consider others more significant than yourselves. Let each one look not only to his own interests, but to the interests of others. – PHILIPPIANS 2:3-4

Consider that we live in a time where Instagram influencers or YouTubers (most with no technical skill, academic knowledge, or talent) have reached celebrity status and have accumulated significant wealth through their various platforms. And many of their followers aspire to be like them. And why not?

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Tags:  Life, Humility, Trust, Significance, Focus, Money, Power, Prestige, Business, Leadership, Entrepreneurs, Effective, Performance, Honesty, Success, Tolerance, Generosity, Relationships, Jesus, Servant Leadership