In this series, we’re discussing the different seasons of life and how to live them with purpose and no regrets. The second quarter is usually people who are in the 20 - 40 age bracket. As we try to get our careers off the ground, we will tend to make mistakes and learn hard lessons. This is part of God’s ...
Life has some similarities to a football game. Our lives are broken up into 4 quarters with some people living in overtime. Like a football game, the goal is to finish well, assuring that you leave all you have on the field with no regrets. What can be easily overlooked is the purpose God has for each quarter. Since the ...
After being involved in a wreck, my car spent a month in a body shop. This wasn’t as frustrating as I imagined because this body shop has learned a valuable tool in customer service – communication. Two to three times a week, I would receive a text message or a personal phone call with an update on my car. They ...
Some borrowers who seemed to have strong ethics when I loaned them money suddenly became unethical when they felt they had no choice but to lie or cheat. One retail business owner talked about how important his word was to him. But when the owner’s business was failing, I caught him in several lies and discovered him selling our collateral ...
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines innovation as “a new idea, method, or device.” Unfortunately, many people believe they’re not creative enough to be innovators. Lately, I’ve been reading a book entitled, “RE:Think Innovation” that disagrees. The author, Carla Johnson, believes we can train ourselves to become innovators. Ms. Johnson outlines steps for how we can create innovative ideas. But, I personally ...
Years ago, I was invited to join a networking group. Their purpose for the group was to generate leads for each member. After visiting the group, I discovered that the founder of the group required that I provide him two leads each week. The problem was, I didn’t trust him. There was no way I was going to refer people ...
You have to admire Christopher Columbus’ adventurous spirit. He persistently pursued his dream of sailing to what he believed was the West Indies. Although he set sail with faulty assumptions of the circumference of the earth, it still took a great deal of courage to set out on a journey no one had yet traveled. According to Brainyquote.com, Columbus wrote, ...
In this series, we’ve been discussing a Biblical perspective on work. Many believe the purpose of work is for a paycheck only, or, something to be avoided. On the other hand, God has created each of us with a purpose that fits into His greater plan. God has created an earth that needs cared for and people who need provisions ...
God has a purpose for your vocation! This may be hard to believe, but you don’t have to be a missionary or a pastor to have a vocational calling from God. The craftsman, Bezalel, is a great example. When God instructed Moses to construct the tabernacle, someone needed to build the ark of the covenant and other furnishings. In Exodus ...
In this series, we’re discussing a Biblical understanding of work. God worked and created the heavens and the earth. God then created man to co-labor with Him and to rule over God’s creation. The work in the garden was fruitful and an enjoyable experience until Adam and Eve sinned. Many believe that the consequence of Adam’s sin was that work ...
Equipping Others to Do Work Differently
