In this series, we’re discussing the phases Joshua experienced to address sin in his camp. When you sense sin is hindering your business’ progress, next is the discovery phase. It’s time to pray. Pray that God reveals to you what is going on and who may be at the heart of the problem. Don’t forget to examine your own life. ...
In this series, we’re discussing the phases Joshua navigated to address sin in his camp. The first phase was a proactive warning to employees. Even after the warning, someone will sin and there will be consequences, which becomes phase two. Years ago, I served on a ministry board. This ministry was highly unproductive, and the board could sense something was ...
As an employer, your workplace can be negatively impacted by the sins of your employees. Joshua worked through such a situation when Achan sinned. The phases that Joshua went through are instructive for us who may have to address similar concerns. The first phase is the warning. God gave Joshua specific instructions to share with Israel and what the consequences ...
As an employer, the story of Achan’s sin in the book of Joshua has troubled me. Joshua didn’t know that one of his soldiers had violated God’s command, yet Joshua suffered the loss of thirty-six men in battle because of Achan. All Israel suffered for one man’s sin. But God didn’t punish Israel, He withdrew His favor. Joshua 7:12 says, ...
Recently, I spoke with a woman who moved across the world to help one talented artist build his business. Her skills and work helped him become famous and produced millions in revenue. His fame eventually led to arrogance. He became verbally abusive and disrespectful to this woman, even in public. Her complaints to him about his abusive behavior have fallen ...
If you’ve been in a coffee shop recently, you’ve likely been prompted to choose a tip amount even before receiving any coffee. It can become easy to tip out of guilt when the interested party stands over you. Guilt can be a form of bondage, causing a person to do something begrudgingly, rather than out of a grateful spirit. God ...
According to time.com, tipping started after the Civil War. After the abolition of slavery, many former slaves went to work for restaurants and railroads. These institutions found a way to exploit former slaves by hiring them for no pay, but with the promise that their customers would tip them if they worked hard. Over time, the federal government encouraged this ...
In 1958, Patricia Haroski was working as a secretary for her father’s State Farm agency. She wanted to honor her father on his birthday, October 16th. Furthermore, she decided to honor all bosses as well. According to Wikipedia, she registered a holiday with the US Chamber of Commerce called Boss’s Day. The holiday hasn’t been widely accepted, however, partly due ...
My friend Jay is a visionary who sees opportunities where others see waste. Being a creative entrepreneur, Jay realized that a lot of businesses, especially retail-oriented ones throw out discontinued or dated inventory that still has value if placed in the right hands. That birthed Agape Inventory Donation. Jay has partnered with many businesses who have inventory that would have ...
Last year, I made a $10 mistake on my personal tax return that resulted in the IRS demanding $175 in penalties. Although it’s cheaper and probably smarter to send them a check, I just couldn’t let it go. Especially since according to the tax code, I don’t owe any penalties. When I experience an injustice, I tend to fight until ...
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