My brother Matt and my husband Michael have disagreed once in 44 years.

It was about 25 years ago when Matt was installing laminate floors in our home. He had glued and braced the last plank of the day and left instructions. “Do not take the brace off. I don’t want the planks to separate.”

Michael later decided that enough time had passed and removed the clamp.

The plank moved overnight, and the next day Matt saw the teeniest, tiniest space between those two planks.

“I can’t finish this,” Matt said. “Look at that space.”

“It’s a floor,” Michael said. “We walk on it. That space doesn’t matter.”

It mattered to Matt.

I intervened, Michael promised to let Matt do the work his way, and the floor was finished.

The details of his work matter to Matt, and I believe they matter to God.

Solomon, recorded in the Bible as the wisest person who has ever lived, once had a visit from the Queen of Sheba. The story, written in 1 Kings 10, informs us that she had many questions, and Solomon answered them all.

I’d love to know those questions and answers, but God chose not to include that information in the Bible.

Instead, we learn that the Queen of Sheba was overwhelmed, not only by Solomon’s wisdom, but by the food served, the servants’ clothing and the stairway. She took notice of the things that others may have walked past — or walked on.

That story assures me that God notices our work, and it encourages me to strive to do my best in every area.

Whether your assignment is raising children, preaching, carpentry, dentistry or any of the many other callings God issues, nothing is mundane when done for God’s glory.

Matt and Michael agree on that.

Ronny Michel may be reached at rmichel@rtconline.com.