Up until the 1980s, pension plans were a common approach for employers to help employees with retirement. Unfortunately, the investment risks became a bigger burden to carry than many businesses felt they could afford. Ted Benna, a benefits consultant, however, shrewdly discovered a 1978 tax provision that could replace the investment risk of these pension plans with what became known ...
A study of the Gospel of Matthew by the Theology of Work Project notes that Matthew 6:21 is worded somewhat counter-intuitively. Jesus instructed his listeners to store up treasures in heaven instead of on earth, where those treasures are subject to loss. He then said, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” The authors call this ...
As we celebrate Veterans Day, one value that many Veterans bring to the marketplace, that sometimes is overlooked, is their discipline. The rigorous training many military leaders have received becomes a great asset for the marketplace after they leave the military. Military training leads many to be disciplined and to exhibit self-control. After being in business for many decades, I ...
Working for an operating subsidiary of a larger company located in another state, Anne relished the relative autonomy of her role. Whenever she spent time at corporate headquarters, however, she came away discouraged with the politics and petty fights in the larger work group. It always took her a few days to cast off that toxic work mindset when she ...
When Kathy and I were younger, we participated in a Bible study on marriage. One point made in the study was that women desire to be loved, while men desire respect. Although that may be true, I believe that all people desire respect. A definition of respect is “due regard for the feelings, wishes, rights, or traditions of others.” ...
Weekly, my wife, Kathy, calls business leaders to ask how our team can pray for them. A common request has become, “Please pray for my son or daughter. They have severed relationships with us over politics.” A recent survey conducted by The Argument asked if having opposing political views is ever an acceptable reason to cut off contact with a ...
In business, many people may betray you, mock you, or cause you pain. This can lead you to consider them as enemies. The world will encourage you to destroy your enemies, but God’s ways are different. The story of Jonah is a great example. Jonah viewed Nineveh as the enemy, and he harbored deep hatred for them. Even after God ...
The United States Office of Personnel Management recently issued a memo to all federal department and agency heads about religious freedom. According to the memo titled "Protecting Religious Expression in the Federal Workplace," federal employees are allowed to display religious items at work and engage in prayer during non-duty hours. They also can discuss their religious beliefs and attempt to persuade ...
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 ...
Very few of us have experience as a shepherd, making it difficult to comprehend what God expects when He encourages us in scripture to be good shepherds. In Jeremiah 23, God gives us a glimpse of the contrast between a bad and a good shepherd. In verse 2, Israel’s leaders receive a warning, “You have scattered my flock and ...
Equipping Others to Do Work Differently
