Deep Focus: Devotions for Living the Word [Hardcover]

Stephen R. Graves (Author), Thomas G. Addington (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 18, 2003

Using the letters of the apostles from the New Testament, this collection of 250 inspirational reflections helps readers integrate faith with the realities of life at work and at home. Both highly practical and deeply spiritual, Deep Focus offers the guidance you need to grow in your faith and understanding by combining timeless biblical wisdom with real-world interpretation and reflection.

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A Devotional for the Faithful Business Person

Using the letters of the apostles from the New Testament, this collection of 250 inspirational reflections helps readers integrate faith with the realities of life at work and at home. Both highly practical and deeply spiritual, Deep Focus offers the guidance you need to grow in your faith and understanding by combining timeless biblical wisdom with real-world interpretation and reflection.

Praise for Graves and Addington

"As I struggled to find my leadership style it became apparent to me that only through a blending of faith and study could I grow as a leader. The thoughts gathered by Steve and Tom would have accelerated my growth."
–John Tyson, chairman and CEO, Tyson Foods, Inc.

"Steve and Tom have captured the most compelling questions that gnaw at every executive that daily lives the overwhelming contradictions between success in the workplace and a divinely purposed life."
–Mark (Denny) Weinberg, executive vice president and chief development officer, WellPoint

"They offer practical, engaging advice on how to gather, expand, and wield influence for the good."
–Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Stephen R. Graves and Thomas G. Addington have been business partners for over a decade. They founded Cornerstone Group Consulting and the Life@Work journal, speak regularly in business, ministry, and academic settings, they publish frequently, serve on national boards, and they are active in coaching leaders toward the finish line. Both hold a doctorate, both are deeply devoted to their families, and both love the never-ending challenge of meshing real life with the message of Jesus. They are the authors of Life@Work on Leadership, Behind the Bottom Line, and Clout (all from Jossey-Bass).

Product Details

• Hardcover: 384 pages
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass; 1 edition (December 18, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0787964778
• ISBN-13: 978-0787964771
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 5.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,395,302 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Devotional!, October 10, 2008

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This review is from: Deep Focus: Devotions for Living the Word (Hardcover)

This book is effortless to keep handy. The insight of these two Christian business consistently proves relevant and challenging. Their march through consecutive books of the Bible have helped me faithfully read all the books as the journey continues. Use this book!