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Author: John PletcherDr. John Elton Pletcher is Lead Pastor at Manor Church in Lancaster, PA where he regularly teaches theology of work and leads in faith-at-work integration. He also teaches as adjunct faculty at Indiana Wesleyan University. John’s books include: Joy & Thriving: Grow Stronger in the Tough Times, Henry’s Glory: A Story for Discovering Lasting Significance in Your Daily Work, Henry’s Christmas: A Story for Discovering God’s Joyous Work at Advent, and coauthor of EmotiConversations: Working through our deepest places. John and his wife, Nancy, have three sons.

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Graves, Gardens & God at Work

By: John Pletcher

9 minute read

Bright daffodils and green grass are rising. Spring has eagerly sprung where I live. People in our region are buzzing…

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‘Joy to the World’ & Your Daily Work

By: John Pletcher

6 minute read

Author’s Note: With the Christmas season now in full swing, we hear the familiar song being sung everywhere. But have…

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What About Angels at Work?

By: John Pletcher

8 minute read

It’s that time of year again. From favorite holiday movies to grandkids’ Christmas pageants, angels fly on the scene everywhere….

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Three Black Friday Revelations for 2023

By: John Pletcher

6 minute read

Grab the BEST Black Friday deals ever!  On screens and in print, the past month’s advertisements have pulsed nonstop. Many…

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Exciting football games often deliver high-stakes, fourth-quarter drama. Rush and stress are palpable. For many of us in our workplaces…

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Are you feeling foggy, boggy, and stuck in the daily quagmire of down-in-the-weeds decisions as a leader? In Uncharted Leadership,…

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My first official workplace—the kind that rendered a pay stub—was in eleventh grade after school at Woolworth’s Department Store. Each…

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Why Forgiveness Is Vital in Business

By: John Pletcher

8 minute read

Conflict with coworkers is painful. The sting can be real with supervisors, clients, even remote business contacts. We’ve all felt…

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How To Have Your Best Getaway Ever

By: John Pletcher

8 minute read

Our dining room table is stacked high with travel gear. Later today, I will unbury the cartop carrier and fasten…

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I was trying to recover after a long day. I should have known better than to camp on the news…