The 9 to 5 Window: How Faith Can Transform the Workplace

I have now finished this book and would like to thank Os for what he has written. I have read many Christian marketplace books and they usually follow the same theme. But in this case I was particularly impressed. And especially with the chapters on: * Hearing God * Receiving only from God I have also been very blessed by Os' daily TGIF Marketplace Meditation. Os, thank you for everything that you are doing to support and bless us who are called to serve in the marketplace.

Os Hillman gives those of us who do not work in vocational ministry very encouraging words in this book. We are shown that we are not "second class Christians." Os really helps to connect Sunday to the rest of the week and to help us see our work as our ministry. This book reaffirms the Christian worker in many ways: * Even though we may not work in a church, we can serve God right where we are * Our work actually has purpose and great meaning * We ALL have a higher purpose and that can be attained through the work we do each day. This book is a must read for any Christian worker!

"The 9-5 Window" clearly should be the workplace Bible. Os Hillman has weaved a tapestry of life between the covers of this book. There is not a day that goes by that someone, on some level does not mention the undercurrent of discontent as it relates their purpose in life and the challenge of blending the realities of the workplace with their personal faith. Many are unnecessarily suffering in silence. For me, it became an obsession; the high stakes search for my destiny was preoccupying my mind and disturbing my sleep. It rendered me professionally disoriented. I now know I am not the only one. I knew there were clues to be discovered and I was determined to find them. Every clue was examined and each took me to the next one. I stumbled on to Os Hillman's website and after watching the video clip, I knew I had found a major clue. He not only got it--he has devoted his life to making sure we all get it. I would have moved the universe for the information I have discovered in "The 9 to 5 Window." This book not only makes the case for how Faith can transform the workplace; it actually puts life in perspective, inclusive of finding the purpose for your life. The flagship chapters are Chapter 10, "Receiving Only What God Gives You," and chapter 11, "Do not Reach for the Power." These chapters are particularly important because when a person is hungry for something, everything looks good. Os Hillman has graphically and painfully, from his personal experience, along with the life of Joseph, put in perspective the need to listen for God's input in the face of independent actions. Had I had the power of this book years ago, it is my belief that my life's journey would be at a different level. As the workplace continues to detour to chaos and security in the workplace continues to phase into ambiguity; leaders at every level will need to ground themselves in something greater than themselves, and certainly greater than their job description. It is my contention that the grounding should start with "The 9-5 Window." Not only will it put the 9-5 Window in perspective, it will add stability and hope to the 24 hour window. Ivory Dorsey Atlanta, Georgia

Os Hillman's book, The 9 to 5 Window, is a must-read for anyone serving in the workplace who desires to see the Almighty work in the lives of those around them. Os does a magnificent job of presenting what needs to take place in us so that we are transformed and then can be agents of God in His transformation of others. In humility, Os brings to life the Almighty's work in him and in his wife, as well many other testimonies the world over where life transformation is taking place. A great book for individual or group study.

The 9 to 5 Window by Os Hilman gives a concise look at a dilemma faced by many who want to serve God, yet feel that they must preach behind a pulpit to do so. The 9 to 5 Window gives us a glimpse into the lives of men and women who are making a difference for God in the earth and many of them never speak in a public manner, but they are using their vocations as a means of changing their worlds. As someone who struggled with the concept of "fulltime ministry" the book was a welcome relief to the guilt complex often felt by those who find themselves running businesses and working in a work-a-day world and yet are touching people where they are. Many thanks to Os Hilman for taking the time to show us that there is another way to serve God in a significant way.