As much as I enjoy the summer months, summer feels to me like my routines and rhythms are disrupted at times. But when Labor Day arrives it feels somewhat like a fresh start. Kids are back in school, families settle down into routines and rhythms, and there seems to be more consistency at work. September has always felt to me ...
One of the many gifts that God has given us is the ability to remember. In the business world, remembering our career wins and the losses gives us wisdom and discernment. Remembering past experiences gives us insight into navigating future challenges. But perhaps the greatest value of remembering comes when we remember where we are in God. Remembering our calling ...
Dan couldn’t believe how much could go wrong in a day. From oversleeping, to missing a meeting invite, to the boss’s demand to redo the quarterly report, it felt like everything that could do wrong did. We all have days like that. How do you respond? In Psalm 109:22, David cried: “For I am poor and needy, and my heart ...
In the autobiography titled, “Scalia,” one of Supreme Court Justice Scalia’s professors at Georgetown finished Scalia’s final oral examination with one question: “Which historical event had the most impact on the world?” Although Scalia didn’t remember his final answer, he never forgot his professor’s response. With disappointment his professor stated, “Mr. Scalia, Jesus’ Incarnation was the most impactful moment in ...
Jesus spoke frequently about abiding in Him. Constantly praying, listening, and obeying is how we best abide and experience a fruitful life. When I speak in public, I have often experienced the fruitfulness of abiding. That’s because I’m often seeking God fervently and following His lead. As I speak, I have often felt the Holy Spirit prompt me to share ...
According to Mental Health America, over 42 million people struggled with anxiety disorders in 2024. If you consider your team, it’s likely that twenty percent are struggling with anxiety. Since 2020, we’ve experienced a global pandemic, race riots, and troubling financial shifts. It’s no wonder that many are overwhelmed. Recent studies claim that the biggest need young adults are trying ...
Years ago, Bob shared a significant business dilemma with me and another advisor of his. In my opinion, Bob’s other advisor made a questionable recommendation. The Holy Spirit began whispering to me, “This violates God’s plan and will lead to breaking the law.” Instead, I believe God gave me an alternative idea. Bob appeared visibly relieved saying, “I’m going with ...
As a teenager, when I worked on my uncle’s farm, I marveled at the number of stars I could see at night in contrast to living in the city. The majesty of God’s universe seemed more evident than what many of us are accustomed to when we live and work in urban settings. With a growing number of people in ...
One of God’s warnings in scripture, that many business leaders ignore, is Paul’s directive to not become unequally yoked in business. I have counseled many businesspeople over the years against partnering with someone not in alignment with their faith and values. Unfortunately, some have ignored my counsel, often due to their desire to secure funding for their business. Many who ...
When I was sixteen, I was driving my grandpa’s new Chevrolet Impala. Before he fell asleep my grandpa said, “Make sure you’re driving the speed limit when you near 291 highway. They usually have speed traps there.” Unfortunately, I didn’t listen. At 291 highway I was stopped by a state trooper. Even to this day, when I near that location ...
Equipping Others to Do Work Differently
