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Enjoying sports without letting them own you, plus career experts on common problems at work, and developing a Scripture-reading habit.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Featured musical artist:\u00a0 <\/span>Jonathan Cain\u00a0<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Roundtable: Sports Fandom Gone Too Far<\/b><\/p>\n

Fall is synonymous with football, so consider this your friendly reminder that in addition to your commitment to your favorite team, you also have a job, friends, family and a life. Seriously, whatever your sport of choice, it\u2019s easy to get caught up in your team\u2019s schedule, stats, players and performance. Sports are fun, but is there a way to be a fan without compromising your emotional, relational, financial and even spiritual health? This week we\u2019re hearing from almost-addicts who\u2019ve learned to temper their love for the game with a sense of priority and balance. They\u2019ll talk their favorite teams (and athletes and events), but also strategies for staying grounded in a sports-filled life.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Culture: Dealing With Problems at Work<\/b><\/p>\n

Workplace relationships can be tough. Even if you work from home and your only coworker is your cat, you still have bosses, vendors, clients and competitors. Most of us would love to be part of a healthy work culture, but what does that entail? How do you handle issues with a fellow employee or client? Should you confront them directly? Get your boss involved? Take it to HR? What\u2019s a strategy for addressing office gossip or sabotage? How can you assert yourself at work without being labeled a jerk? Our panelists are experts in workplace performance and relational dynamics. They\u2019ll share their best tips for winning at work \u2014 interpersonally and beyond.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Inbox: Discipline for Reading Scripture<\/b><\/p>\n

How do you cultivate a consistent habit of Bible reading? Do certain tactics work for some and not for others? How do you find a good rhythm and stick to it? Lisa Anderson weighs in.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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