Years ago, my office in a bank lobby had a large glass window to the outside. One “Good Friday” had been a lovely sunny day, until early afternoon. In just moments a total darkness settled over the city. My office filled with people as they came to marvel at the sudden darkness. A co-worker proclaimed, “This is like the original ...
If you ask most people about St. Patrick’s Day, you might hear about drunken Irishmen, leprechauns, and lucky green shamrocks. St. Patrick would likely be appalled at how his legacy is now celebrated. St. Patrick was a 5th century Irish slave who later escaped and became a Catholic priest. Later, God called Patrick to return to a hedonistic Ireland! For ...
Although we don’t always get it right, over the years we’ve tried as a ministry to partner with like-minded faith at work organizations. Some leaders, however, view us as competition and refuse to work with us. At times, ministries fear they are competing for the same donor dollars. Likewise, many businesses fear if they don’t win every job, then there ...
My friend, Roger, recently returned from a 6-week Stanford Graduate program. One thought that one of his professors emphasized caused him to rethink his personal views on shaping culture in his business. As a strong believer in having stated values for his business, Roger’s thinking was modified by his professor’s thought that “values are not the solution.” Roger was reminded ...
In Acts 5:14-16 we learn that by just walking in Peter’s shadow, healings to the sick occurred. I’ve occasionally met a man or woman so filled with Jesus, their “inner glow” fills the room. Through Peter, people found the inner healing that only love brings. I want to live so close to Jesus that people feel and experience Him when ...
A business owner called for counsel. He had built his machine tooling business without debt, but had recently landed a contract with a major corporation. The contract was for $500,000, but to complete it, he needed $250,000 for equipment. He felt he had no option but to borrow the money. He and I discussed options, and prayed together. Then I ...
Faith and Action Years ago, I launched a consulting practice and determined to build it without debt. I believed that God could provide all the necessary business funds if I trusted Him. Eventually, we experienced a lean season. During a weak moment, I established a home equity line of credit “just in case.” That line of credit became a huge ...
For many people the last thing they want to celebrate is their labor. A Gallup poll revealed that 70% of people surveyed are disengaged with their work. Labor Day celebrations are more likely to commemorate the day off than for the value of our work. God created Adam specifically with a purpose to work to God’s glory. In Genesis ...
During an interview for a grant, a committee member asked me, “How can people share their faith at work without violating regulations?” “Many people,” I shared, “mistakenly believe we can’t say anything about our faith at work. We do need to be sensitive, but in this country we are able to legally share when the opportunity arises.” The key principle ...
An old friend’s life had taken a dramatic turn from our last conversation. He had sold his business and began using his persuasive personality to convince others to be generous. As we talked, he stunned me by pointing out God had used me in his transition. He went on to say, “Had I not met you, and the people you ...
Equipping Others to Do Work Differently
