In 1931, R.G. LeTourneau’s business was deep in debt. He was forced to obey his bonding company’s rules to save his business. According to his biography, R.G., known as the “Dean of Earthmoving Equipment,” was told if he didn’t work on Sundays that the bonding company would take over his project. LeTourneau prayed about what to do. He was instructed ...
At 16 years old, Patrick was abducted from Britain and forced to become a shepherd in Ireland. It was during his time of isolation in tending sheep that his prayers resulted in his conversion to following Jesus. Eventually, Patrick escaped and returned to Britain. But then, through a dream, God called Patrick to return to Ireland to bring them the Gospel. ...
For years, I prayed that God would send a chief operating officer to help implement the vision of Unconventional Business Network, but no one surfaced. Then, as we were struggling to implement a new software system, I prayed, “Lord, this is going to be a disaster if someone doesn’t help oversee this transition.” Then, my friend, Scott, called. Scott offered ...
Jeff Bramstedt was falling behind his Navy Seal teammates. His platoon leader dropped back and commanded Jeff to follow him and to keep his eyes on the platoon leader’s pants. This platoon leader took off with Jeff mustering all the strength he could to keep up. Soon, they passed all of Jeff’s teammates and they were leading the pack! When ...
Many of us may be willing to make modest pivots in business, but what happens if your business model is soon to be irrelevant? Kodak made their money on film when digital cameras surfaced. They needed to change their business model, but their leadership lacked the courage to make a radical pivot. Their inaction resulted in bankruptcy. Peter was only ...
In 2001, I owned a consulting practice that worked with about 30 clients a year. Then God began revealing a plan for me to start this nonprofit. As I fasted, prayed and journaled, God gave me a vision of equipping 100,000 leaders through the internet, events, and radio. This seemed impossible. I knew little about the internet, I had never ...
While traveling, Pastor Francis Chan met a man who shared that his intelligence was so low in high school that in his junior and senior year he passed only one class. Remarkably, this young man prayed fervently for God’s intervention. According to Francis, this man prayed, “Lord, I’m a Chinese man with glasses. I’m supposed to be smart. Please help ...
Recently, I heard several amazing stories of God’s greatness that might bless you as well. At an event I attended, Francis Chan shared a couple of incredible stories that had happened to him in the previous 24 hours. While flying to Kansas City, Francis met a pastor who amazingly has a congregation of 25,000 members in Pakistan! This pastor felt ...
Years ago, Advice and Aid Pregnancy Center in Kansas had an opportunity to purchase the building adjacent to Planned Parenthood. But they had no excess cash. As their Board discussed alternatives, the Board chair said, “We have three choices. We start a fundraising campaign, we borrow the money,” then jokingly said, “Or we pray someone dies and leaves us money.” ...
Christopher Columbus was an explorer and innovator. He had a theory. He believed he could sail west, instead of east, to reach India. No one had ever attempted this approach and his flawed theory could have resulted in a disastrous outcome. Columbus chose to be courageous and follow his dream. Although he did not find India, Columbus’ courageous adventure resulted ...
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