God reveals amazing wisdom in the 66 books of the Bible. But I fall short when it comes to applying that knowledge to my work and my life. A former pastor summed it up when he gently chided me, “You know more scripture than you’re obedient to.” Jesus called out similar behavior in the religious leaders of his time, telling ...
My first professional job was as a daily newspaper reporter. I got along with all my coworkers except the publisher’s assistant. Reporting to the top executive, she had (what I thought was) a condescending attitude to the lowly reporters, and to me, in particular. On my last day, I sent flowers and a card to the newsroom, listing everyone – ...
Is work getting you down? Do job frustrations and pressure make workdays feel like daily battles? Although work is a blessing and opportunity to use our God-given talents, it can wear us out. Stress, conflicts with colleagues, and incentives to act in ways that clash with our faith can make modern work exhausting. We can rise above those factors when ...
Over the years I’ve gotten to know many wealthy business leaders. I’ve wondered why some are generous, while others are not. One of the answers comes from a recent survey conducted by the American Bible Study. This study determined that 94% of people whom they call “scripture engaged” gave to charity a median amount of $2000 annually. This is in ...
In the 1970s, there was a popular book called The Peter Principle by Laurence Peter. The premise of the book was that successful people often receive promotions until they’re finally promoted to a level of incompetence. The most common application of this principle is in sales. After many great salespeople have success, they often assume their next step is to ...
A recent Gallup report claims that employees feel increasingly disconnected from their work. Gallup calls this trend the "Great Detachment." The report points to rapid organizational change, remote work challenges, broken management practices, and shifting expectations for this new era. When we – or our teams – are feeling disconnected, perhaps the best response is to recall the holy value ...
As a member of my church denomination’s outreach committee, I was expected to take a mission trip to see our contributions at work. Although I had asked to visit a project in Europe, a late change redirected me to Venezuela, a country for which I had no interest or understanding. Praying furiously to God for strength and assurance the ...
On January 20th the political pendulum appears to be preparing for a dramatic swing. For business leaders this change in direction can impact regulations, taxes, and even the mood of the marketplace. Many business leaders would prefer predictability rather than dramatic shifts. Unpredictable change can become a distraction from focusing on the core aspects of our business. All adjustments and ...
Imagine if there were no years. Day after day, life continued without an opportunity to hit reset. Not every culture celebrates January 1st as the new year. Rosh Hashanah, the celebration of the Jewish New Year, is typically around September or October. According to Jewish tradition, in the days following creation God was yet to determine the fate of mankind. ...
It was just another night of tending sheep when the shepherds experienced an angel entering their presence, shining with God’s radiant glory. Imagine their likely wonder, doubt, skepticism, and curiosity as they traveled to discover if what the angel told them was true. That evening those shepherd boys experienced the unexpected gift of gazing upon the future Messiah of the ...
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