Trade deficits haven’t been discussed much until recently. Tariffs have forced business leaders to consider how they might be impacted by the price of foreign goods. The Bible addresses a potential reason for trade deficits rarely considered - our lack of obedience to God’s commands and principles. In Deuteronomy 28, God outlines blessings and curses for Israel’s obedience or disobedience. ...
Business leaders typically despise uncertainty. When taxes, tariffs, or government regulations are in flux, the uncertainty can bring commerce to a screeching halt. This uncertainty puts stock markets at risk, as well as long-term investments in new projects. For those who place their hope in their wealth, financial uncertainty can shake their foundation. 1 Timothy 6:17 says, “Instruct those who ...
After twenty years in vocational ministry, Kathy and I have a habit of forewarning new hires at UBN to expect trouble. The enemy doesn’t want our ministry to succeed. It’s not uncommon to watch new employees experience significant challenges. Challenges may be health related, household appliances breaking, or event persecution. One of our employees recently shared that it was ...
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 ...
In this series, we’re sharing five reasons why integrating your faith and work has great value. The final reason is because God can transform entire workplaces. Seth felt God was instructing him to stay employed at Home Depot until every employee heard about Jesus. Obediently, Seth began a Bible study, then a prayer group at work. Two years later, God ...
In this series, we’re sharing five reasons why incorporating your faith into your work has great value. Reason four is that faith in the workplace changes lives. I’d been hiding from God for twenty years when I started working for Gregg. When I needed answers to business issues, Gregg never shied away from quoting a proverb or telling me a ...
In this series, we’re sharing five reasons why incorporating your faith into your work has great value. Reason three is this: God’s wisdom provides better results than any consultant. In David Green’s book, “More Than a Hobby,” he discusses his decision to close his Hobby Lobby stores on Sundays. Even though he learned it could cost him $100 million annually, ...
In this series, we’re sharing five reasons why incorporating your faith into your work has great value. The second reason is because God rewards those who earnestly seek Him. In 1955, Stanley Tamm’s heart was moved for the country of Columbia to know God. Stanley sought God with his request, but God told Stanley it would require surrendering 100% ownership ...
According to Dave Hataj, founder of Craftsman with Character, and CEO of a gear manufacturing business, 65% of high school graduates will not go to college. Yet, manufacturers, and craftsmen, don’t have enough young people to fill their open positions. Dave realized that with training, encouragement, and bringing clarity of purpose to these young adults, he could help bridge the ...
Years ago, I wrote monthly articles for a Christian business magazine. For one April issue, I did not have peace about submitting an article. When the April issue arrived, I realized that God had protected me. I was shocked that most of the magazine made weak arguments for not paying taxes to the Federal government. In Romans 13:2, the Apostle ...
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