When I took the position on the Board of Directors here at Crossroads I had no idea just how relevant what we do would be to me. In the past two years I’ve left a career, spent time unemployed, found a new job, experienced the fear of layoff during Corona, and found yet another job. In fact, this year when …
In Deuteronomy 30:19, God, speaking through his servant Moses, addresses the dilemma Israel was in due to poor decisions they had made. Moses communicates that God would restore all that had been scattered, that God had set before them death and life, blessings and curses. God then emphasized that they “choose life” so that they and their children may live. …
Many people think that a resume needs to match up as closely as possible with the requirements to a posted job description. That is sensible to a certain degree, but I’ve seen people agonize over word-smithing their resume to match up to that job description while missing the most important purpose a resume provides: allowing a hiring manager to see …
Work Life Balance with Clyde Christensen: Coach of Peyton Manning, Andrew Luck, and now Tom Brady
Written by: Becca Christensen | Reading Time: 2 minutes
I grew up the middle of three daughters born to a football coach. My childhood was a lot like training camp. My sisters and I would be gathered to practice good, firm handshakes or how to the answer the phone properly. I remember spending summer vacations practicing how we would turn down drugs when we got older (I was currently …
We are excited to announce a new resource to help you to hear God’s calling, maximize your potential, and get the right job. The Crossroads Career App is free to download on both Apple and Google Play stores and has great tools for you to use anytime, anywhere. Let’s take a look at some of the features of our new …
As I’ve sat in my office the past couple of weeks, I found it challenging to concentrate on my work. My thoughts drifted to the tragic death of George Floyd.
It has been a strange couple of months. It is often hard but important to appreciate the good that comes of challenging times. For me, I’m grateful for how I was forced to slow down during these past 3 months. My younger sister who lives in Texas quarantined here in Tampa with me for several months and I loved getting …
The number of people in the US currently without work is staggering. Laid off, furloughed, let go, or temporarily on hold; you’ve found yourself suddenly with an abundance of time and possibly feeling overwhelmed figuring out how you will spend it. You’re not alone. Last year I was without work for three months. It was the first time since I …
7 Foundational Financial Concepts You Can Build On, No Matter What!
Written by: Brian Horvath | Reading Time: 2 minutes
In this post, I am sharing with you a strategy and system I created to help anyone who uses it to maximize the blessing of their income. I call it, “7 Ways in 7 Days to Change Your Financial Future Forever!” and it can be utilized no matter the economic climate in the world or your household. The 7-ways are foundational financial concepts made simple for all of us to understand. When we apply these concepts, we will spend with more wisdom, save with more intentionality and give more generously.
5 Factors in Your Unique Design to Maximize Your Career
Written by: Will G | Reading Time: 3 minutes
The better you understand you, the better you can see to maximize your career. Most professionals in career planning and development consider 5 factors. These 5 factors can be categorized in two distinct areas: Your gifts. And your passions. Your Gifts Factor #1 – Experiences: Your history—personal, educational, vocational. Factor #2 – Abilities: What you do best—talents, knowledge, skills. Factor …
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