Do a Motive Inventory After several years of unhappy marriage, Gina and I realized we married for many wrong reasons. Instead of ending our marriage, we turned to God, whom we believed had a higher purpose for our marriage. In time, our marriage healed and became healthy. I meet people who insist God told them to make some business decision. ...
Phil shared with me that the first time we met to talk about implementing biblical principles into his business, he was scared. He feared being criticized or sued by his employees. There are baby steps you can take while you move towards being bolder with your faith. One baby step is to develop core values for your team. Most corporate ...
A radio commercial recently tried to entice me to sign-up for a course on “how to get rich buying real estate without using any of your own cash.” These get-rich-quick schemes are usually tied to the concept of borrowing your way to financial freedom. The reality is that this practice usually leads to financial bondage! As a former banker, I ...
Although the Old Testament encourages us to give at least 10% of our income to God’s work, studies claim the average individual gives less than 2.5% of their income. Personal giving, however, far exceeds corporate giving. In 2015, according to Commerce Department and National Philanthropic Trust data, I calculated corporate giving at only 1.12% of net income. Many shareholders have ...
My friend, Roger, and I were trying to help a couple with their finances when Roger shared that “Husbands often operate like a periscope. They’re looking out on the horizon for what’s next to determine which direction to head.” “Wives, on the other hand,” Roger continued, “are like microscopes. They’re concerned with the immediate and real needs of the family ...
This week, many young entrepreneurs are sweating the news their tax preparers are delivering. Many will owe thousands of dollars in unexpected income taxes. Many sole proprietors and partners live off of cash they draw out of their business without realizing that it’s taxable. Without decent accounting records they are unaware of their true financial condition, and their outstanding ...
As my friend, Roger, pulled into the Ritz Carlton, he noticed that his tire pressure was falling rapidly. He asked the valet to keep the car close due to his tire problem. Later he received a call from the valet. He wanted Roger’s permission to take Roger’s car to a repair shop to get the tire repaired! Roger was amazed! ...
Politics has always been a risky topic for the workplace, but this last year it feels the level of risk has increased dramatically. There have even been reports of employers threatening to fire those who voted for a candidate with whom the employer didn’t agree. When the political feelings intensify, it can spill over into creating a harmful and volatile ...
This week we’re using the acronym HEAR to talk about four ways to actively hear from God. The R stands for Responding to Your Circumstances. Years ago, we hosted annual conferences. While considering plans for the following year’s conference, I prayed, but I didn’t listen well. Then some people counseled me to try something new. But I wasn’t listening to ...
This week we’re using the acronym HEAR to talk about four ways to hear from God. The A stands for Accepting Wise Counsel. Providing business counsel is part of our ministry. Interestingly, many counseling calls come from women who are having trouble getting their husbands to listen to God or, to them about their business. Many pressure their husbands to ...
Equipping Others to Do Work Differently
