A 2014 study conducted by Mike Norton of Harvard Business School discovered an interesting answer to the question, “How much is enough?” When Norton asked wealthy clients of a large investment bank how much was enough, they typically answered with a number 3 times greater than their personal net worth. Yet, according to the Wall Street Journal, other research indicates ...
As a teenager, one of the jobs I despised most while working on my uncle’s farm was cutting thistles. It was hard work that seemed unnecessary. Then I learned if you didn’t eliminate the entire weed’s root it would just grow back, putting the sheep and cattle at risk of dying if they ate too much of this toxic weed. ...
Some customers are ungrateful and unreasonable, regardless of what we do for them. The Apostle Paul says to remain under them, enjoying the freedom Christ gives us to serve well. Show them kindness and respect, even as others abuse and take advantage of us. In 1 Corinthians 7, Paul wrote, “Each of you should remain as you were when God ...
In John 4, Jesus spoke profoundly to a Samaritan woman. His words ended up rippling through her community. In verses 28-30 we read, “The woman left her water jar beside the well and ran back to the village, telling everyone, ‘Come and see a man who told me everything I ever did! Could he possibly be the Messiah?’ So the ...
Jesus would have made a great public relations expert. He informed His disciples that He was about to die after being their leader for three years. Furthermore, he warned them that they would experience much persecution. Yet, with this bad news, Jesus communicated it from the positive view that He knew to be true. In John 16:7 Jesus said, “But ...
As the time approached for the day long prayer retreat, I started having second thoughts. There were so many important things that needed done. Also, as an introvert, I relish my quiet time with God, but corporate prayer is more of a struggle. Despite my reluctance, I went, and left grateful. The time of prayer was sweet, but the added ...
On April 11, 1945, a Kamikaze pilot attacked the U.S.S. Missouri battleship. Although the pilot succeeded in reaching the target, he failed in his mission, the only casualty was the pilot himself. The crew was about to drop the pilot’s body into the ocean, along with his shattered plane, when Captain Callaghan stopped them. He told his men that this ...
When our family got together with Uncle Bert’s, we often played “Password.” When Uncle Bert and I paired-up, no one could beat us! Once Uncle Bert said, “Now, Flip, I want you to pay close attention. The word is poetry.” I said, “Prose.” “Hey, that’s it!” That was the word! I had learned it in school only the week before. ...
Some people fight for positions. They want to stand on a pedestal above their peers for various reasons, such as pride, power, feeling insulated, or the illusion of job security. God wants existing leaders to appoint elders, leaders, shepherds, coaches, and mentors in every city and organization. These people are designated by their peers and senior leaders to guide others ...
Jaime worked for a financial firm that held an annual golf tournament. The day before the event, one of the client teams called and said they felt apprehensive about playing because their fourth team member had recently passed away. Her supervisor asked her to find a comforting gift for the team. In a time-crunch, she prayed and asked the Holy ...
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