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Shortly after the release of his first three collections of Bible studies on faith and work (30 Moments Christians Face in the Workplace), Madetomatter's Senior Writer began to look for new ways to reach working Christians. In February, 2002, the first weekly devotional was released under the title "Marketplace Moments." Now approaching it's tenth year, the column's title was changed to Made to Matter on January 1, 2008. With over 500 devotionals written on topics important to workers in every walk of life, there's likely one written about the issues facing you right now, so we've placed them here, searchable, for readers to explore anew. Got a favorite? Write to let us know. Looking for something to send that friend whose suffered a loss, or who has had a serious setback at work? You might find a column that captures the essence of your feelings right here. From the deeply moving story of the WWII canteen in North Platte, Nebraska to the words and life-tales of some of history's best-known and least-known characters, there's something here for everyone.
 

Tuesday, January 13, 2015 • Randy Kilgore • General
Lately, I've found myself more eager to see the Lord return to usher in His Kingdom. The terror and tragedies around us; the suffering of people we know and love; and even the stresses of daily life, all seem bigger than the fixes on the horizon. As the work I do begins to feel like spooning out the ocean, I grow especially impatient with those around me, and even sometimes with God. "What can He be waiting on?" I wonder.
Friday, January 11, 2013 • Randy Kilgore • Evangelism
Who could imagine the mountains God was building in a dusty tent in that 1915 desert?
Tuesday, November 6, 2012 • Randy Kilgore • Servant Evangelism
Two folders sat on President Abraham Lincoln's desk, each asking him to commute or pardon the sentence of death hanging over the soldier named therein. Without the President's pardon, both would die by hanging within the week.
Monday, December 19, 2011 • Randy Kilgore • Evangelism
I'm sure an army of angels was chuckling at Tina that night. I'm also certain God was pleased by Tina's tender heart-
Thursday, December 8, 2011 • Randy Kilgore • Evangelism
Tim Tebow's already honoring Scripture by doing his job as if doing it for the Lord (Col. 3:23). But he also believes in honoring Scripture by sharing his faith publicly. Fellow quarterback Aaron Rodgers (quoting St. Francis of Assissi) thinks differently on the matter. What does the Bible say?
Thursday, November 3, 2011 • Randy Kilgore • Evangelism
The longer we are Christians, the more likely we are to pick a fight for our faith.
Monday, September 19, 2011 • Randy Kilgore • Evangelism
Trudging from my father's pick-up truck to stand as we read words over his casket, I felt as if I were once again the Stage Manager in Thornton Wilder's classic play "Our Town." In fact, some of those who shared the stage with me in our high school production were buried right there; and I felt at times as if they were whispering to each other the words of the graveyard scene in Wilder's incredibly timeless play.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011 • Randy Kilgore • Evangelism
Bib overalls, salty language, and raucous laughter; just the sounds the nurses expected from the crowd gathered in my father's hospital room: Two old truck drivers, one former country/western singer, one millwright, two farm wives and me.
Monday, December 21, 2009 • Randy Kilgore • Evangelism
The ones who've seen the darkest nights know best just how much even the tiniest flicker of hope can light that night. This Christmas, let the shepherds be the wise ones as we point our friends, neighbors and coworkers to the Light that never goes out.
Friday, July 10, 2009 • • Evangelism
"I'm canceling my devotional subscription because you refuse to tackle the important issues; you're no longer relevant. In fact, I think you're a coward." "I'm canceling my devotional subscription because you refuse to lower your standards about what gets people into heaven." "I'm canceling my devotional subscription because you keep saying I have to share my faith."



In order, these are the three biggest reasons people write to tell us they're no longer reading Madetomatter. How should we respond? How should Christians behave in today's culture, which seems to invite us to war with unbelievers, and with each other?
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