Aaron measured his career progress by the results of his annual reviews. His hard work throughout the year all felt worth it when he read what his boss wrote in the year-end assessment. Aaron treasured the feedback from his boss, both for the praise he would receive, but also because that praise generally translated to more responsibility and more income. ...
In the book of Malachi, God criticized the Israelites for the ways they dishonored Him. They were no longer tithing or bringing unblemished sacrifices, just to name two of the ways God was disrespected. Despite the majority of Israel treating God poorly, there were those who esteemed God enough to be noted in what God called the Book of Remembrance. ...
If you think about all the large companies in America, many may be led by Christians, but few customers would ever know. A few like Chick-fil-a, Hobby Lobby, or Coca-Cola Bottling are distinctly different because of their faith, but unfortunately the numbers of bold examples seem small. In Malachi, God praised those people who were written into the Book of ...
The Barna research organization recently reported that only three in 10 Christians (31%) strongly agree that they have a personal responsibility to share their faith. The workplace can be a challenging place to share our faith. We can find many barriers, both real and imagined, to discourage faith conversations at work. Yet the workplace also can be a wonderful opportunity ...
A recent post by religious statistician Ryan Burge analyzed Christians’ fear of death. Across denominations, it appears people are less fearful of dying as they get older. Perhaps these older adults can look back with satisfaction on their lives, or perhaps they have grown more confident in God’s promises as they have aged. Regardless, understanding the limits of our ...
With an estimated 8 million businesses expected to sell or transfer due to the Great Wealth Transfer, pondering who to sell your business to is an important exercise. Money shouldn’t be the only factor. Although you may depart after the sale, your employees and executive team will still be there. Here is a principle that may need considered during a ...
Due to Baby Boomer’s aging, it’s estimated that over 8 million businesses will either sell or be passed on to the next generation. Many are calling this the Great Wealth Transfer. Many business owners have worked hard to build a culture that pleases God. But often taking the highest sale price can result in selling to someone who destroys your ...
Did you know that until 1752 our forefathers celebrated New Year’s Day on March 25th? Our culture tries to undermine Christianity, but New Year’s Day is an example of the far-reaching impact Christians have had, even on our calendar. In 1582, Pope Gregory XIII decided to standardize the calendar by creating the Gregorian calendar. He began by declaring January 1st ...
The vision of Unconventional Business Network is that every business leader would become a Christ-centered catalyst for workplace transformation. The foundation of our vision is being Christ-centered. As we reflect on the birth of Christ, I’m reminded of the shepherds who were in their workplace tending sheep. When the angels proclaimed that the Messiah had been born nearby, the shepherds ...
Personally, I tend to be an information junkie. If I’m in my car, I typically listen to some form of talk radio. The downside of this approach, however, is the lack of enough quiet time for reflection. Although I have a lot of morning prayer and Bible study, it doesn’t always feel like enough. Recently, the Lord challenged me to ...
Equipping Others to Do Work Differently
