Deep Focus: Devotions for Living the Word

A Devotional for the Faithful Business Person

Using the letters of the apostles from the New Testament, thiscollection of 250 inspirational reflections helps readers integratefaith with the realities of life at work and at home. Both highlypractical and deeply spiritual, Deep Focus offers the guidance youneed to grow in your faith and understanding by combining timelessbiblical wisdom with real–world interpretation and reflection.

Praise for Graves and Addington

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

"Steve and Tom have captured the most compelling questions thatgnaw at every executive that daily lives the overwhelmingcontradictions between success in the workplace and a divinelypurposed life."
Mark (Denny) Weinberg, executive vice president and chiefdevelopment officer, WellPoint

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

Introduction.

Part One: Romans: The Heart of the Gospel.

Part Two: 1 Corinthians: Order in the Church.

Part Three: 2 Corinthians: Sad History of a Brief Revolt.

Part Four: Galatians: Living Free.

Part Five: Ephesians: Higher Ground.

Part Six: Philippians: Perpetual Rejoicing and Thankfulness.

Part Seven: Colossians: Christ Is Supreme.

Part Eight: 1 and 2 Thessalonians: Jesus Is Coming Again.

Part Nine: 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus: A Manual for ChristianLeaders.

Part Ten: Philemon: A Repentant Runaway Comes Home.

Part Eleven: Hebrews: Moving from Good to Better.

Part Twelve: 1 and 2 Peter: A Letter to Suffering Believers.

Part Thirteen: 1, 2, and 3 John: Letters from a Very OldMan.

Part Fourteen: Jude: Apostasy Unmasked.

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).