While I was in banking there were seasons when I competed against banks that practiced illegal and immoral lending practices. This made it very hard to compete. I knew these banks would not survive long-term, but many were able to cover up their activities for years. It was personally frustrating to lose deals knowing that customers were being deceived. Eventually ...
God’s purpose for each of us is to glorify Him, but for that to happen God developed a plan and a calling for each of us. Unfortunately, some believe only pastors and missionaries have a calling. The story of Bezalel debunks that idea quickly. When God wanted his tabernacle built and furnished, He didn’t ask a priest or a ...
In a recent Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills football game, the Chiefs were losing when they executed a spectacular play for what appeared to be the game winning touchdown. But Toney, the player that scored the touchdown, was ruled offsides, resulting in a heartbreaking defeat for the Chiefs. Almost immediately after the Chiefs anger subsided the excuses began, ...
My friend, Rob, recently spoke on three primary ways that businesses can honor God. In this series, we are addressing these three methods. The second method to honor God is by being people-driven. Sadly, some business leaders treat others like a commodity to be used for selfish ambition. However, a kingdom-focused business, needs to realize that God has entrusted our ...
My friend, Rob, recently spoke on three primary ways that businesses can honor God. In this series I want to address each of these three methods. But I also want to note that you may discover other ways to honor God besides these three. Rob’s first method mentioned was honoring God through your company’s products or services. When we use ...
Years ago, I had a bank customer named Floyd. Floyd never spoke poorly about anyone else. One of Floyd’s employees stole Floyd’s trade secrets and started a competing business, even after Floyd had helped obtain this man’s release from prison. Despite the wrongs this former employee committed, I was surprised when Floyd’s only comment was, “Well, he must be pretty ...
Some may have issues with Christopher Columbus, but you have to admire his adventurous spirit. Columbus persistently pursued his dream of sailing to what he believed was the West Indies. Although Columbus set sail with some faulty assumptions, it still took a great deal of courage to set out on a journey no one had yet traveled. According to graciousquotes.com, ...
Kathy had been negotiating with a contractor named Luther on a project for our home. We were supposed to sign a contract the following morning, but I needed to change the time. Although it was 11:30 at night, Kathy texted Luther to modify our appointment. Luther and I had not met, so the next morning Luther astutely realized he needed ...
Kathy and I recently moved to a new home. Due to a basement remodel, the chaos of moving was made even worse. My anxiety rose as I desperately wanted to unbox things and put everything in its proper place. From the looks of my desk, it may be hard to tell that I appreciate order, but my need for ...
In the story of Esther, Esther’s goal was to convince the king to save the Jews from annihilation. She wisely decided to first invite the king and Haman to a feast. She could have made her request then, but she didn’t. In Esther 5:6, the king says, “Now what is your petition? It will be given you. And what is ...
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