The break-neck pace of work today tells us that we can’t stand still or we will fall behind. The accelerating pace of new technology creates an exhausting sense that we need to urgently get to the next big thing. But when we focus too much on what’s next, we miss being present in the moment. Jesus modeled paying attention to ...
As Kathy and I were returning our Alamo rental car and trying to catch a flight home, we were pleased with the two friendly young men who served us. One of these young men asked a very brave question. He asked, “Was there anything at all that we could have done better?” It seems like a simple question, but the ...
As we celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary, I’d like to highlight some foundational pillars that our Founding Fathers established, allowing businesses to flourish. Because of their wisdom, the U.S. became a place where risk-taking was rewarded, innovation was protected, and power was constrained. One of the first pillars is protection of private property. Our Founders had firsthand experience of a ...
Nehemiah dreamed of rebuilding Jerusalem after it had been mostly rubble for over 140 years. This week we will examine 5 key steps Nehemiah took that paved the way for his team’s amazing success. The first step is “Prayerfully Assessing the Situation.” When Nehemiah learned that Jerusalem was in ruins his heart broke. He prayed for 4 months, leading to ...
The financial returns and income generated by our work give us an opportunity to demonstrate gratitude for God’s blessings and partner in God’s work. Scripture offers wisdom for allocating our income through giving, spending, and saving. We can spend to exalt ourselves buying products and services that make us feel worthy. But a scriptural approach to spending calls us to ...
Our work produces value in many forms, from serving customers to employing workers. In the same way, the financial returns and income produced from our work are among God’s blessings. How we allocate our income – through giving, spending, and saving –creates an opportunity to serve God when we follow biblical financial practices. As Christians, we are called to be ...
As a ministry focused on business leaders, I may at times send the wrong message. To be clear, God values all work, paid and unpaid. Americamagazine.org posted an insightful article by Kate Ward titled, “Catholic Social Teaching Says All Work is Good for Us – Paid and Unpaid.” The author contends that Catholic Social Teaching proclaims that “work is any ...
For decades, Unconventional Business Network has battled the flawed view that only pastors and missionaries have a calling. Martin Luther first attacked this flawed theology with his doctrine on vocation. Martin Luther wrote, “Every occupation has its own honor before God. Ordinary work is a divine vocation or calling. In our daily work no matter how important or mundane we ...
Bible commentaries describe Psalm 101 as King David’s strategy for ruling in accordance with God’s righteous rule. Within the Psalm’s eight verses are guiding principles such as, “I will conduct the affairs of my house with a blameless heart,” (verse 2) and “I hate what faithless people do; I will have no part in it.” (verse 3) Verse 7 reads, ...
Beau Johnson, author of On Purpose, shared with our Faith Incorporated audience about the four seasons of our work life. The third season Beau referenced is Influence. After we’ve worked through the Exploration phase, we’ll need to eventually land on our passions and areas of expertise. This is the season when you need to become laser-focused and build your knowledge ...
Equipping Others to Do Work Differently
