Over the years, I’ve spoken to many businesspeople who mistakenly believe they must leave business and become a missionary or pastor to do work that would please God. The Bible, however, tells a different story. In Exodus 35:30 we read, “Then Moses said to the Israelites, “See, the Lord has chosen Bezalel …, and he has filled him with the Spirit of God, ...
A recent article by the New York Times suggests, “According to a 2014 Gallup poll, more than half of workers in the United States define themselves based on their job, and have been doing so consistently since 1989.” Identity placed in position or company can lead to feelings of depression when a change must be made. However, identity is not found in ...
For many people the last thing they want to celebrate is their labor. A Gallup poll revealed that 67% of people surveyed are disengaged with their work. Labor Day celebrations are more likely to commemorate the day off than for their work. God created Adam specifically with a purpose to work as a rancher. In Genesis 1 we read, “Then ...
A retired CEO asked recently if I’m seeing more acceptance for faith in the workplace. I shared that most publicly traded companies prefer to avoid the subject of faith altogether, but small independent businesses are different. A good example is found in a press release I read recently. When discussing his company’s growth plans, Darris Stoll in South Carolina said, ...
The book of Nehemiah has some great insights about Nehemiah’s career transition that may be helpful to us today. The fourth and final phase of Nehemiah’s career transition was pursuit. Nehemiah had prayed and prepared for God’s favor, yet when the king asked Nehemiah why he looked sad, Nehemiah needed to decide between being courageous and pursuing his dream or ...
As I studied Nehemiah recently, I recognized some great lessons about career transitions from Nehemiah. The first phase Nehemiah experienced was passion. To our knowledge, Nehemiah had never been to Jerusalem. But, when Nehemiah’s brother told him that the people of Jerusalem were in disgrace and their city was still in rubble with no walls or gates for security, their ...
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were the only two signers of the Declaration of Independence who later became President of the United States. In addition, these two men died on the very same day, the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1826! By the time of their death, I’m sure the importance of what ...
As a business leader, there are times when you delegate some of your work to others. When this is done well, delegation allows you to accomplish more while involving others in the mission of your organization. When God heard the cries of the Israelites who were being treated poorly by the Egyptian slaveowners, He decided to help. He could have ...
In the kids movie “Up,” there’s a dog named Dug. Throughout the movie, Dug gets distracted by squirrels. He drops whatever he’s doing to yell, “Squirrel,” then turns back to his task. A friend of mine jokingly accused both my wife and I of being squirrel hunters like Dug. Our friend knows we can both get distracted by new ideas ...
In a recent article by Neil Kokemuller, he writes, “A business card comes in handy when you need to establish your credentials.” As a tool in the marketing quiver, a business card can be leveraged to share more than contact details. A business card can give your prospective clients insight into your personal or corporate purpose and vision. Luke 9:20 ...
Equipping Others to Do Work Differently
