Proverbs 28:6–14 reminds leaders that integrity matters more than wealth, power, or appearances. Ethical decisions create long-term stability and trust, while compromise ultimately leads to downfall. Wise leadership protects not only the leader but everyone they influence. The passage also emphasizes accountability—leaders who acknowledge mistakes and realign with righteousness grow in credibility and character. True leadership is not about never failing, but about responding with humility, integrity, and a commitment to doing what is right.

Welcome to "The Working Word," where God's Word meets the workday.

This series features short, weekday devotional reflections created especially for business professionals. Each episode is under 5 minutes long, and each includes scripture and practical insight to help you live out your faith in your work, leadership, and daily responsibilities.

Perfect for mornings, breaks, or a quiet moment before the day begins.

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Psalm 15 outlines the character of leaders who are steady, trustworthy, and rooted in integrity. God values truthfulness, honoring commitments, and doing what is right even when it comes at personal cost. In the workplace, this means choosing righteousness over convenience, consistency over compromise, and courage over short-term gain. Leadership grounded in integrity builds lasting trust, stability, and influence that cannot be shaken, even in challenging environments.

Welcome to "The Working Word," where God's Word meets the workday.

This series features short, weekday devotional reflections created especially for business professionals. Each episode is under 5 minutes long, and each includes scripture and practical insight to help you live out your faith in your work, leadership, and daily responsibilities.

Perfect for mornings, breaks, or a quiet moment before the day begins.

Join us every weekday as we seek to work with God, one day at a time.

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Proverbs 11:1–11 emphasizes that integrity, humility, and righteousness are the foundation of strong leadership. In business, ethical pressure and temptation toward shortcuts are constant, but Scripture reminds us that dishonest gain is temporary while integrity builds lasting trust and influence. Leaders’ decisions shape culture and affect more than just performance—they impact people’s lives and communities. When leaders choose honesty, fairness, and humility, they create environments where people flourish and where long-term success is rooted in righteousness.

Welcome to "The Working Word," where God's Word meets the workday.

This series features short, weekday devotional reflections created especially for business professionals. Each episode is under 5 minutes long, and each includes scripture and practical insight to help you live out your faith in your work, leadership, and daily responsibilities.

Perfect for mornings, breaks, or a quiet moment before the day begins.

join us every weekday as we seek to work with God, one day at a time.

www.davidvanderbloomen.com

This Friday episode of The Working Word reflects on Philippians 2:1–11, presenting Christ as the ultimate model of leadership. The passage emphasizes unity, humility, and selflessness, calling leaders to put the interests of others before their own. Jesus, though fully possessing authority and power, chose the path of service rather than status or dominance. The reflection contrasts this Christ-centered leadership with common business instincts to protect position and assert authority, highlighting that true influence is built through humility, trust, and service. The episode encourages listeners to reflect on how they led throughout the week, acknowledge growth and challenges, and enter the weekend with rest and renewal, preparing to serve others with purpose in the week ahead.

"The Working Word" is a short, weekday devotional for business professionals who want to integrate faith into their daily work.

In under 5 minutes per episode, you'll hear scripture and a thoughtful reflection designed to help you navigate meetings, decisions, leadership, challenges, and purpose with God at the center.

Whether you're heading into the office, starting your day remotely, or pausing between tasks, "The Working Word" offers a moment of clarity and grounding, where God's Word meets the workday.

New episodes every weekday.

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This episode of The Working Word connects First Corinthians 12 to leadership and workplace dynamics. Using Paul’s metaphor of the body, it emphasizes that teams thrive when individuals bring different gifts and work in unity rather than competing for importance. No role is insignificant, and no leader possesses every strength. Effective leadership is about humility, empowering others, valuing diverse perspectives, and recognizing that gifts are meant for service, not personal recognition. When leaders rely on the varied strengths of their teams, organizations become healthier, more effective, and more unified. The episode closes with a prayer for humble, service-oriented leadership rooted in God’s design.

"The Working Word" is a short, weekday devotional for business professionals who want to integrate faith into their daily work.

In under 5 minutes per episode, you'll hear scripture and a thoughtful reflection designed to help you navigate meetings, decisions, leadership, challenges, and purpose with God at the center.

Whether you're heading into the office, starting your day remotely, or pausing between tasks, "The Working Word" offers a moment of clarity and grounding, where God's Word meets the workday.

New episodes every weekday.

www.davidvanderbloomen.com

This Wednesday episode of The Working Word reflects on Romans 12:14–21 and applies its teaching to workplace conflict and leadership. Paul calls believers to respond to pressure, disagreement, and hostility with humility, integrity, and peace rather than retaliation or pride. In business settings marked by deadlines, competition, and strong personalities, this requires emotional discipline—pausing before reacting, choosing words carefully, and valuing relationships over winning arguments. The passage emphasizes that while we cannot control others, we are responsible for how we show up. By overcoming evil with good and pursuing peace intentionally, leaders build trust, credibility, and a work culture that reflects Christ more clearly than force or ego ever could.

"The Working Word" is a short, weekday devotional for business professionals who want to integrate faith into their daily work.

In under 5 minutes per episode, you'll hear scripture and a thoughtful reflection designed to help you navigate meetings, decisions, leadership, challenges, and purpose with God at the center.

Whether you're heading into the office, starting your day remotely, or pausing between tasks, "The Working Word" offers a moment of clarity and grounding, where God's Word meets the workday.

New episodes every weekday.

www.davidvanderbloomen.com

Proverbs 11 reminds leaders that guidance, humility, and righteous decision-making are essential to lasting success. Organizations weaken when leaders stop seeking counsel, while strength and safety come from surrounding ourselves with diverse voices willing to speak truth. The passage also warns against trusting in wealth, status, or past success, pointing instead to righteousness and service as the foundation for enduring leadership. Leaders who invest in others and use their influence to bless those around them cultivate healthier cultures and more meaningful impact.

"The Working Word" is a short, weekday devotional for business professionals who want to integrate faith into their daily work.

In under 5 minutes per episode, you'll hear scripture and a thoughtful reflection designed to help you navigate meetings, decisions, leadership, challenges, and purpose with God at the center.

Whether you're heading into the office, starting your day remotely, or pausing between tasks, "The Working Word" offers a moment of clarity and grounding, where God's Word meets the workday.

New episodes every weekday.

www.davidvanderbloomen.com

Ecclesiastes 4:9–12 reminds us that strength in leadership and business is found in partnership, not isolation. While independence is often celebrated, Scripture teaches that resilience grows when people work together, support one another, and remain connected during challenges. Healthy organizations are built on collaboration, humility, and shared responsibility. When leaders invite others in and weave God into their professional relationships, they create teams that are stronger, more resilient, and not easily broken.

"The Working Word" is a short, weekday devotional for business professionals who want to integrate faith into their daily work.

In under 5 minutes per episode, you'll hear scripture and a thoughtful reflection designed to help you navigate meetings, decisions, leadership, challenges, and purpose with God at the center.

Whether you're heading into the office, starting your day remotely, or pausing between tasks, "The Working Word" offers a moment of clarity and grounding, where God's Word meets the workday.

New episodes every weekday.

www.davidvanderbloomen.com