When I speak with business owners about mission statements, I often hear hesitancy about referencing God in any public statements. Although many know their purpose is to glorify God through their business, they fear proclaiming Him publicly. Some steer the conversation to a famous saying credited to St. Francis of Assisi that says, “Preach the Gospel at all times. Use ...
In my early years of ministry, any faith discussions I had with large organizations were quickly squashed by the HR department. The tide is changing. A recent article in Personnel Today, titled, “How to create an inclusive workplace for religion,” outlines steps for HR professionals to build a more faith-friendly culture. At the article’s closing, the author writes, “For ...
Denise Yohn, director of Faith & Work Journey, wrote an article for Gospel Coalition about a conference where she was asked to share the most important decision of her life. Denise’s choice to follow Christ was her most important decision, but she questioned whether she should share that publicly. Denise realized that her reason for holding back could be due ...
Like Billy Graham said years ago, I believe the next great revival will likely come through the marketplace. But revival will not come without repentance and a healthy fear of God. On July 8, 1741, Jonathan Edwards delivered his famous sermon entitled, “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God.” Edwards was concerned that our nation had turned from the ...
As a young boy, I experienced what many called “fire and brimstone preaching.” The preacher frequently shouted about burning in hell unless you came forward for baptism. It was frightening, but also motivating. Eventually, the pendulum began to swing to the other extreme. The love message has become so prevalent in many churches that many people now mistakenly ...
A recent Marist Poll on Faith in America discovered a higher level of faith in the workplace than what many business leaders might expect. For instance, 37% of people polled said that religion played at least a minor role in their decision on where to work. Furthermore, 32% said that they base most of their business decisions on their ...
For those businesses holding on to the notion that employees should check their faith at the door, they might look at a new Marist poll. When the survey participants were asked where they go to seek moral guidance, 63% said they turn to religious teachings. Most business leaders would admit that they would like an ethical workplace. If most ...
Recently a podcast host asked me this question, “What are some obstacles that hinder business leaders from integrating their faith and work?” My first answer was, “fear.” The fear of being sued or being disliked by others, causes many leaders to hide their faith so well that they would never be convicted in a courtroom of being a Christian. ...
For decades, breaking the 4-minute mile seemed impossible. Then in 1954, Roger Bannister accomplished the impossible. Over 1600 people have since broken the 4-minute mile. Just as we put mental limits on what we believe is possible, we can also limit God. As Elisha watched his mentor, Elijah, frequently unleash God’s power, Elisha acquired the boldness to do likewise. ...
In Bremerton, Washington, Coach Kennedy led prayers in the locker room before football games. He also prayed after games at the 50-yard line. Kennedy’s school district demanded that he stop all prayer. The coach complied with their demands with one exception. Kennedy continued to pray privately at midfield, resulting in his termination. The Supreme Court recently ruled for Coach ...
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