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Past editions of the Bruised Camels email newsletter.

Fake smiles at work

Go Therefore and Be Authentic

“As a Christian, you want to stand out in a positive way at work. You want people to ask why you’re different, so you can explain that your relationship with Jesus makes you different.” “To...

Blessed is the C- Grade

I got a C- in German 101. Freshman year of college, Fall semester, 8:00 a.m. class. I took French in high school but grew up Lutheran near an Amish community. That should have helped, right? Lots of...

Checking the Feedback Box

Speak Feedback in Love

For many of us, it’s annual review time at work. Please…keep the cheering to a minimum. You may have escaped annual reviews via self-employment. However, all of us must give feedback to someone...

Hand writing inscription January with marker

The Best Parts of January

The beginning of the new year isn’t quite over yet. I’ve got a couple post-Christmas book recommendations, changes to retirement rules for 2023, and some hard questions about the annual ritual we...

New Year's goals and resolutions

Did Jesus Make New Year’s Resolutions?

So what do you think? Did Jesus make New Year’s Resolutions? I’m guessing that the guy who said: “Don’t worry about tomorrow, today has enough trouble” didn’t use a Day-Timer. The Gospels don’t...

Christmas Truck

Rest Ye Merry-ing This Christmas

Bruised Camels are all about stewardship. In this edition, I look at stewardship of time as it relates to stewardship of your wellbeing. The end of the year is also a season of full-contact...

An empty manger at night under the fog.

Ambitious Christmas Humility

This Advent I’ve been reflecting on humility in the professional context. Yes, that sounds like a social media humble brag. But, let’s just say I didn’t voluntarily choose my Advent theme. I’ve...

Giving thanks at Thanksgiving Dinner

You’re Underestimating Thanksgiving

I’m a Thanksgiving purist. No Christmas music. No tree. In heaven, we’ll be eating stuffing and mashed sweet potatoes. And this year I’m grateful for your help kicking off this...

Stressed Businessman

Job Change? Election? What Stress?

Humble brag alert! My oldest son got his first full-time job as a Wisconsin State Park Ranger. Now I get to lecture him with a whole new category of Dad Advice: navigating job transitions. You’re...

Woman at career crossroads

Relax! It’s Only a Career Decision

As far back as college internships, I’ve angsted over career decisions. I’ve shared countless coffees, beers, and breakfast skillets with friends talking out career moves. I’ve come...