Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Stress is the ‘Brain’s Threat Mode’. Stress triggers ‘flight-or-fight’ response which floods our body with adrenaline and cortisol. Brain’s threat mode will drain the energy from the prefrontal cortex (brain’s thinking center), causing us to fluster, lose focus and faint. A constant state of stress will make a person less productive, anxious and sick. Chronic stress incapacitates the prefrontal cortex (brain’s thinking center). Scriptures teach us to ‘still’ and not to be ‘stressed’. “Be still, and know that I...
24 July 2026 – De-Stress – Part 2
Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. When you are stressed, your body produces cortisol to help you deal with threats. However, chronic and high cortisol may negatively impact brain health, interfering with memory formation and retention. It can block the process your brain uses to create and access memories, making it harder to focus. Chronic stress is one of the main causes of brain fog. Being overwhelmed creates more stress. Chronic stress results in brain fog that makes thinking harder and tasks longer....
23 July 2026 – De-Stress – Part 1
Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Several medical research papers have been published to confirm that stress is the major cause for most chronic illnesses. The American Psychological Association, in their publication says that stress is not a direct disease, but is a massive catalyst for chronic sickness. Stress hikes the cortisol and adrenaline in the body increasing and spreading inflammation. Further, stress is the major contributor for cardiovascular disease, neurological and gastrointestinal issues. Stress suppresses the immune system and causes the body to become...
22 July 2026 – ISO 9000 – Part 7
Ephesians 4:1-2 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. “We will be tested and proved.” ISO 9000 emphasizes on Quality Management System (QMS) which focuses on quality management and process control, continual improvement, quality assurance and quality control such as inspecting, testing and ensuring that the products meet the standards specified. Without continual improvement and quality management, a company risks falling behind its competitors. In our Christian journey, it is crucial to monitor our...
21 July 2026 – ISO 9000 – Part 6
John 14:23 Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them”. “We will be tested and proved.” ISO 9000 refers to international standards for quality management systems (QMS) developed by the International Organization for Standardization. The organizations that achieve ISO 9000 certification would have preferential access to grants. Continuous compliance of high standards would list them as a “preferred supplier” and be recognized on the industry leaderboard. Metaphorically the spiritual ISO 9000 certificate will list us on the leaderboard in heaven. Continuous...
20 July 2026 – ISO 9000 – Part 5
Job 1:1&8 In the land of Uz there lived a man whose name was Job. This man was blameless and upright; he feared God and shunned evil. Then the Lord said to Satan, “Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one on earth like him; he is blameless and upright, a man who fears God and shuns evil.” “We will be tested and proved.” ISO 9000 refers to international standards for quality management systems (QMS) developed by the International Organization for Standardization. There will be three layers of inspections/audits done before the ISO 9000 certificate is granted – Documentation Inspection, Process Inspections and Product and Services Inspection....
19 July 2026 – ISO 9000 – Part 4
Daniel 5:25-28 “This is the message that was written: Mene, Mene, Tekel , and Parsin. “Here is what these words mean: Mene: God has numbered the days of your reign and brought it to an end. Tekel: You have been weighed on the scales and found wanting. Peres: Your kingdom is divided and given to the Medes and Persians.” “We will be tested and proved.” ISO 9000 refers to international standards for quality management systems (QMS) developed by the International Organization for Standardization. If a corporation fails the audit and does not conform to the standards the existing certificate can be suspended or withdrawn....
18 July 2026 – ISO 9000 – Part 3
Revelation 2:3-4 You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name, and have not grown weary. Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken the love you had at first. “We will be tested and proved.” ISO 9000 refers to international standards for quality management systems (QMS) developed by the International Organization for Standardization. These standards ensure that the products and services of an organization are consistent, reliable, customer-focused and continually improving. The Bible is our spiritual ‘quality check mandate’. A quality check mandate is an official instruction, responsibility, or requirement to ensure that a product, service, process, or work meets a...
17 July 2026 – ISO 9000 – Part 2
Philippians 2:13 For it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill His good purpose. “We will be tested and proved.” ISO 9000 refers to international standards for quality management systems (QMS) developed by the International Organization for Standardization. These standards ensure that the products and services of an organization are consistent, reliable, customer-focused and continually improving. The Bible is our spiritual ISO QMS guide. The precepts of God’s Word coach us to live a God-centered, holy and productive life. The Spirit of God who works in us to be obedient to His...
16 August 2026 – ISO 9000 – Part 1
1 Corinthians 3:12-13 If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay or straw, their work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each person’s work. “We will be tested and proved.” ISO 9000 refers to international standards for quality management systems (QMS) developed by the International Organization for Standardization. These standards ensure that the products and services of an organization are consistent, reliable, customer-focused and continually improving. Organizations adopt these standards to improve...