Due to a disagreement, my friend, Rex, was struggling with collecting monies owed him by a significant customer. At Rex’s monthly UBN CEO Roundtable meeting, he brought this issue to his group for discussion. Rex, assuming he was right, was looking for affirmation. Instead, the group told Rex he had handled the situation improperly and that Rex needed to apologize ...
Justin left teaching to pursue a career in financial services but soon discovered that financial services was not a good fit. Despite Justin’s brief time in financial services, God found ways to use Justin’s abilities. One day, Justin met a widow who had been praying for help with her finances. The account was too small for most financial advisors, but ...
According to an Anxiety Disorders Association of America survey, while only 9% of individuals are living with a diagnosed anxiety disorder, 40% experience ongoing stress or anxiety in their daily lives. The workplace is overflowing with people stressed and anxious. Anxiety takes a toll on productivity, the level of healthy team interactions, and the rate of absenteeism. For employers, this study highlights the ...
The creation of Mother’s Day was Ann Jarvis’ idea. According to the West Virginia Division of Culture and History, Ann Jarvis was a pastor’s wife who put her faith into action by organizing Mother’s Day Work Clubs. These clubs inspired women to care for wounded soldiers during the Civil War, regardless of which side they served. Mrs. Jarvis’ amazing ...
Discovering your spiritual calling is extremely valuable, but there can be some downsides as well. For example, someone dedicated to their calling may overlook abuse. In an article on theconversation.com the authors claim, “People who feel that God intended them to be in their current workplace or industry might be more disposed to stay in their current role regardless of unfair ...
God’s purpose for each of us is to glorify Him, but for that to happen God developed a plan and a calling for each of us. Unfortunately, some believe only pastors and missionaries have a calling. The story of Bezalel debunks that idea quickly. When God wanted his tabernacle built and furnished, He didn’t ask a priest or a ...
When musician, Chris Tomlin, was 18, he was asked to lead worship at a youth camp. It was Chris’ first worship engagement, but he only knew three songs. His inexperience became obvious. Later that week, a camp speaker named James said to Chris, “I’ve been praying for you. God has shared two things with me. First, you don’t have ...
Bill felt isolated and depressed. As a small-town employer, Bill felt he had to guard his business problems from the local rumor mill, leaving him no place to turn. As a new member in our network, Bill discovered we were available to help. We provided counsel, yet we knew that Bill needed local support as well. The fear of rumors ...
Some may have issues with Christopher Columbus, but you have to admire his adventurous spirit. Columbus persistently pursued his dream of sailing to what he believed was the West Indies. Although Columbus set sail with some faulty assumptions, it still took a great deal of courage to set out on a journey no one had yet traveled. According to graciousquotes.com, ...
Kathy had been negotiating with a contractor named Luther on a project for our home. We were supposed to sign a contract the following morning, but I needed to change the time. Although it was 11:30 at night, Kathy texted Luther to modify our appointment. Luther and I had not met, so the next morning Luther astutely realized he needed ...
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