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Fear of Success

Chris Caiah2026-07-07T00:01:00-05:00July 20th, 2026|Tags: 2 Timothy 1, Anger, Driven By Purpose, Fear|

Larry, a college acquaintance, partied hard at college and was kicked out of business school. Amazingly, the Dean gave Larry another chance, provided that he had a 3.5 grade point average at midterms. Larry amazingly started his final exams with a 3.8 grade point average, exceeding his 3.5 goal. The night before Larry’s last final, Larry packed his belongings and shouted to his fraternity brothers, “I can’t take the stress anymore” and he left for home. I believe the fear of success caused ...

Martin Luther’s Doctrine of Vocation

Johanna Gilkeson2026-05-26T12:41:22-05:00June 18th, 2026|Tags: 2 Timothy 1, Love God, Servant Leadership|

For decades, Unconventional Business Network has battled the flawed view that only pastors and missionaries have a calling. Martin Luther first attacked this flawed theology with his doctrine on vocation. Martin Luther wrote, “Every occupation has its own honor before God. Ordinary work is a divine vocation or calling. In our daily work no matter how important or mundane we ...

Purposeful Work

Johanna Gilkeson2026-01-04T10:42:46-06:00January 23rd, 2026|Tags: 2 Timothy 1, Driven By Purpose, Excellence|

In an August 2025 workplace survey, Gallup reported that employees who feel a strong sense of vocational purpose have better work outcomes. The survey said that 50 percent of those who have a strong purpose, feel connected to their work, are enthusiastic about what they do, and are committed to their organization’s success. By comparison, only 9 percent of employees ...

A Career with No Regrets

Johanna Gilkeson2025-04-05T20:45:00-05:00April 28th, 2025|Tags: 2 Timothy 1, Business Development, Faith|

Tom Ferguson, as CEO, led 11,000 employees for twenty-five years when he retired. He sent a farewell email to all his employees that also mentioned his faith. When over 1,000 people responded with surprise that Tom was a Christian, Tom was devastated. He had led this company for decades with no obvious spiritual impact. Fortunately, God gave Tom a ...

Guarding Against Grifters: Part III

Johanna Gilkeson2024-04-26T17:54:05-05:00April 8th, 2024|Tags: 2 Timothy 1, Integrity, trust God|

In this series, we’re talking about guarding ourselves from Grifters. Years ago, some colleagues invited me to a conference of a controversial ministry. I prayed fervently that the Holy Spirit would reveal to me what was pleasing to God and what wasn’t. That night, the keynote speaker prophesied some disturbing proclamations. I felt a grieving from the Holy Spirit and ...

Exercising Your Influence

Johanna Gilkeson2022-12-30T14:23:38-06:00January 27th, 2023|Tags: 2 Timothy 1, Appreciate Others, Crisis, Relationship Building|

My friend Glenn had hit rock bottom. He had pursued his work more than his wife, resulting in a divorce and a lonely evening in an empty house. That’s when Glenn received a pivotal call from his long lost friend, Dave. Because of their history, Dave had the influence to deliver a direct message. Dave told Glenn, “You need ...

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