In the autobiography titled, “Scalia,” one of Supreme Court Justice Scalia’s professors at Georgetown finished Scalia’s final oral examination with one question: “Which historical event had the most impact on the world?” Although Scalia didn’t remember his final answer, he never forgot his professor’s response. With disappointment his professor stated, “Mr. Scalia, Jesus’ Incarnation was the most impactful moment in ...
We have learned in our ministry to forewarn new employees to expect some spiritual warfare at times. Our spiritual enemy doesn’t like Christians engaging the culture with God’s Word, especially in business where he has had a strong foothold. Spiritual warfare seems to often cause disruptions in our employees’ lives, as well as our own. Broken down cars, appliances, garage ...
Sports columnist, Terry Pluto, visited an out-of-town church where a young pastor preached on discovering your vocation. Terry shared on Cleveland.com that this pastor highlighted the callings of professionals in the workplace but overlooked the blue-collar professions. They, too, have a calling from God. Like the plumber that visited our home when multiple appliances had broken and stressed out my ...
A Kansas City Business Journal article recently highlighted some statistics related to a trend of Gen Z job applicants ghosting their employers. According to a survey by Resume.com, ghosting seems to take shape in three major forms. First, 27% of Gen Z applicants accept a job offer but never complete the process. 26% complete the process but never show up ...
Research shows that hearing just one story of how our work benefits someone else can increase motivation by 400%. The author of a Harvard Business Review article showed a team of plumbing contractors a picture of his son enjoying a doughnut at his favorite doughnut shop. One of the plumbers proclaimed, “Hey, we worked on that doughnut shop!” The author ...
Jesus spoke frequently about abiding in Him. Constantly praying, listening, and obeying is how we best abide and experience a fruitful life. When I speak in public, I have often experienced the fruitfulness of abiding. That’s because I’m often seeking God fervently and following His lead. As I speak, I have often felt the Holy Spirit prompt me to share ...
According to Mental Health America, over 42 million people struggled with anxiety disorders in 2024. If you consider your team, it’s likely that twenty percent are struggling with anxiety. Since 2020, we’ve experienced a global pandemic, race riots, and troubling financial shifts. It’s no wonder that many are overwhelmed. Recent studies claim that the biggest need young adults are trying ...
Years ago, Bob shared a significant business dilemma with me and another advisor of his. In my opinion, Bob’s other advisor made a questionable recommendation. The Holy Spirit began whispering to me, “This violates God’s plan and will lead to breaking the law.” Instead, I believe God gave me an alternative idea. Bob appeared visibly relieved saying, “I’m going with ...
When I take time for vacation to relax and unwind, it seems easier for God to revitalize me and to share fresh insights. About ten years ago, while laying on a beach, God gave me an assignment He desired for me to complete. God desired me to write a fiction book on the life of Daniel, even though I rarely ...
My friend, Bill, was traveling through Texas when he reviewed a list of people in that area who had previously gifted money to the ministry Bill represented. He noticed that someone nearby had made a $100 donation. Many development people might just send a tax receipt for a donation of that size, but not Bill. He drove to their home ...
Equipping Others to Do Work Differently
