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. ...
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 ...
It’s hard to know whether the plans I develop for the New Year are from me or from God. I’m a very optimistic person so my plans can lean towards being unrealistic. Yet, a common question is, “If I’m carrying out God’s purpose, wouldn’t He provide all that’s required?” Although I don’t have all the answers, what has helped has ...
A low point in my career came when I worked at a small communications agency. After losing a large client, everyone had to work harder and find new revenue. The clients that I did have were enmeshed in stressful public controversies (which was why they needed communications help). On top of that, I was working far from family and the ...
Years ago, I served on an advisory board of a national ministry. We were meeting and praying with the executive director to better understand why his ministry seemed to be void of fruit. The deeper we dug, the more puzzled we became. Then the Holy Spirit began working. Days later, the executive director of this ministry informed us that he ...
According to The History Channel, Pope Gregory III designated November 1st as All Saints Day. This was a time to honor the saints and martyrs of the Church. However, Celtic traditions believed that on October 31st the boundary between the worlds of the living and the dead became blurred. As Rome took over the Celts, their traditions began to be ...
Dan couldn’t believe how much could go wrong in a day. From oversleeping, to missing a meeting invite, to the boss’s demand to redo the quarterly report, it felt like everything that could do wrong did. We all have days like that. How do you respond? In Psalm 109:22, David cried: “For I am poor and needy, and my heart ...
Praying for the teams we lead might not be a leadership tactic in many secular management books. But it is an important leadership responsibility that Moses demonstrates in chapter 34 of the Old Testament book of Exodus. After the Israelites demonstrated their disobedience, Moses recognized that the people needed God’s forgiveness. “Moses bowed to the ground at once and worshiped. ‘Lord,’ ...
For me, writing a book was the easy part. Figuring out how to market it was much tougher. Although I had been a communicator throughout my career, I struggled to generate attention for the book since I hadn’t done any prior work to connect with potential readers. I prayed to God for guidance and success. His answer was that the ...
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 ...
Equipping Others to Do Work Differently
