George Washington Carver was the most prominent black scientist of the early 20th century. Even though he was born into slavery, Mr. Carver became widely respected for helping farmers develop alternative crops like peanuts and for pioneering crop rotation. Although many try to contend that science and faith don’t mix well, Carver had a completely different perspective. He once said, ...
In business you need to answer the question, “What will you provide customers that no one else provides?” A friend was describing for me his niche in providing retirement plans for Christian organizations. His firm has specialized in developing investment options for their clients that screen out the stocks that are not in alignment with Biblical values. He took a ...
If you don’t count the greeting cards, ice scrapers or Grit newspapers I sold as a child, my first business startup was a car rental agency. After I liquidated that business, I made a commitment to myself to never launch another startup. If you want to give God a good laugh, tell Him your plans. Since that time, I have ...
Steve Garber, in his book, Visions of Vocation said, “In the context of one’s calling, how does one learn to see with the eyes of the heart, to see oneself as responsible for the way the world is and isn’t?” Responsibility for the way the world is rests on the shoulders of all human beings. Yet, as followers of Jesus ...
Center stage at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville is a simple wooden circle. For country music artists, the pinnacle of a career well done is standing in that circle when being inducted as a member into the Grand Ole Opry. Thousands have performed there, yet less than 250 have had the notoriety of being recognized as one of the ...
Christopher Columbus was a leader who knew the importance and value of perseverance. In 1485 he began soliciting funding for his dream of sailing to the Orient through a western route. He started with the King of Portugal, but was turned down! Columbus was so driven to accomplish his goal that he kept approaching multiple countries for their support for ...
Mister Rogers, who ministered to children through television, believed in a philosophy he called “guided drift.” He believed that God had a calling for his life, but he needed to hold it loosely so that God could direct His plan. Originally planning to become an ordained Presbyterian minister, Mr Rogers was introduced to television. Eventually he received his ordination, but ...
Years ago, a couple of friends and I decided to start a training business. We researched, discussed, sought counsel, and began to push forward. The one thing I didn’t spend enough time on was asking God about His will. After facing obstacle after obstacle, I began seriously asking the Lord for His direction about this new venture. It soon became ...
Many women reach a crossroads when they begin having children. The question that is often asked is whether to stay at home, or, continue working outside the home? Although some would disagree on both sides of the issue, neither is right or wrong. Instead, I believe God has a calling and purpose for each woman that can be unique to ...
Although the Bible doesn’t give us specific hours for our workplace, we do have some guidance. In Matthew 20, Jesus tells a parable of a vineyard owner who hired workers for one day. All workers worked until 6:00 pm and some likely started at 6:00 am. If the workers observed the Sabbath and worked just six days, their work week ...
Equipping Others to Do Work Differently
