As Americans prepare for costumed children descending upon homes seeking candy, some around the world are instead celebrating a Christian holiday called “All Hallows Eve.” This is a day for remembering the saints and martyrs who have gone before us. Many Christians have been persecuted or died, due to holding on to their Christian faith, in spite of knowing the ...
In this series, we’re pondering the Ten Commandments. Years ago, my friend, Frank, helped a convicted felon be released early from prison by offering him a job. Years later, Frank’s good deed was dishonored when this convicted felon stole Frank’s customer list and his proprietary technology and began a competing business. Although Frank chose not to prosecute this thief, there ...
Early in the ministry I recruited our oldest daughter, Megan, to help with our bookkeeping. She did a remarkable job, but I knew eventually she was destined for a medical profession, not this ministry. Many small business owners engage their children in helping with the family business. When these children are groomed for future leadership positions, it can sometimes ...
Years ago, I met a bank customer who was wearing a branded shirt that had embroidered, “A Christian Owned Business” under his company name. My joy turned to regret when I learned he wanted to deceive and cheat one of his employees out of millions of dollars. His actions that day dishonored the very name of Jesus. God’s third ...
Recently, a bereavement counselor called to check on me. It had been almost a month since my mother’s passing. My parents loved Jesus and longed to be with their Lord. I may miss them momentarily, like when I think about calling one of them, but otherwise I’m completely at peace. Yet, when my father-in-law passed years ago, my wife, ...
Today our workplaces are negatively impacted and overrun with young adults who are experiencing mental health challenges. According to the Centers for Disease Control, the average share of adults who reported symptoms of anxiety and depressive disorders in the U.S. jumped from 11 percent in 2019 to 41.1 percent in 2021. The problem is vast. In Ezekiel 34:2, God ...
Sean Kouplen owns multiple businesses, including a $1 billion bank. He also coaches the top little league team in Oklahoma. Before they went into the regional Little League playoffs, Sean encouraged his team, to love others and be kind to the other teams. Sean’s player, Isaiah Jarvis, shocked the world when after being hit in the head with a ...
The celebration of Labor Day is a reminder of the ongoing tension that often happens between employers and employees. When employers feel their sole purpose is to maximize profits, they may jump to the conclusion that minimizing labor costs is their duty. When employers became too heavy-handed in the 1890s, employee pay and working conditions became deplorable, spurring a ...
While Julie Jaman was showering in a YMCA in Washington, she heard a man’s voice. She peaked out to see a man dressed in a woman’s bathing suit watching naked little girls. Jaman shouted at this man to get out. She then complained to a pool staffer. The YMCA staff had an important decision to make; protect the safety ...
On August 11th, the day my mother passed, the funeral home sent someone to her memory care facility to take my mother’s body away. As I followed my mother’s body out, a parade of nurses and caregivers formed. The entire crew who had devotedly cared for my mother stood quietly as her body was slid into a van. Some ...
Equipping Others to Do Work Differently
