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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.
February 3, 2012 • Randy Kilgore • General
Francis lived his entire life focused on eternity. He plowed fields, painted barns, pounded pulpits, preached Jesus, and lived life as fully as any man I've ever known, but he did it all with his eyes on Jesus. Because he did, he could hold the hands of a dying friend and tell them it would be better soon. He could comfort the poor and suffering, and give hope to the hopeless, all because He knew the One who could fix it in the end.
January 22, 2012 • Randy Kilgore • General
That which is not built on eternal truth is destined to eternal insignificance.
January 10, 2012 • Randy Kilgore • General
Jesus never tells us we can't race to the top; never tells us that a job half-done is good enough; never tells us that gathering wealth or working hard are bad things. BUT......
December 27, 2011 • Randy Kilgore • General
Solomon learned long ago that wealth doesn't matter without God. Or pleasure, either. But he was puzzled to discover that wisdom and work ALSO didn't matter without God.
December 19, 2011 • Randy Kilgore • General
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-
December 8, 2011 • Randy Kilgore • General
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?
December 1, 2011 • Randy Kilgore • General
When the storms of life press us on every side; when the gales of rebellion blow and the temptations and trials rain down on us like monsoons, may we be found leaning into the wind, sometimes moving forward, sometimes simply standing, but always with our eyes fixed on Jesus, the "author and finisher of our faith."
November 21, 2011 • Randy Kilgore • General
C.S. Lewis understood spiritual warfare. When he wrote "Screwtape Letters", he spoke for millions of Christians through the centuries who found themselves besieged by battles they were not strong enough to win alone.
November 11, 2011 • Randy Kilgore • General
November 3, 2011 • Randy Kilgore • General
The longer we are Christians, the more likely we are to pick a fight for our faith.
