Bob Goff in his book, Love Does, says, “I used to be afraid of failing at something that really mattered to me, but now I'm more afraid of succeeding at things that don't matter.” The Bible guides the way to what matters most. Goff warns of the temptation to pursue success in what doesn’t matter in the grand scheme of ...
Working from home is like being in the middle of the “Interrupting Cow knock, knock joke.” Yes, that joke gets old and so may the interruptions at the home office. Perspective on the interruptions can transform the home environment. Teamwork’s recent article encourages remote employees to, “Make time for them.” Making time for interruptions will lead to fewer because attention ...
It’s fascinating how two people can see and experience the same situation and come away with completely different perspectives. As I’ve been discussing the impact of the coronavirus with business leaders, I frequently hear a surprising, but optimistic, view! Some business leaders look at problems with positive attitudes, looking for opportunities amid the trials in life. Others, however, only see ...
As somewhat of an optimistic visionary, I create chaos at times as I push forward a new idea before its time, sometimes leaving important projects undone. This can cause frustration for those around me as they fight fires rather than working a methodical plan. Although I’m still not as good at putting order to my chaos as I’d like, what ...
Recently, I had the opportunity to speak to a Fellows program of recent college grads. One question I was asked to address was, “What is something you’ve learned that you wished you would have known in your 20s?” What struck me was how little I understood the importance of investing time in relationships. As an introvert with a financial background, ...
Years ago, a consulting client of mine was in a printing-related industry. The two partners had lots of opportunities within their industry, many of which were strategic to their future. That’s why I was stunned when I discovered the two partners seriously discussing buying a donut franchise in addition to their business. Fortunately, I convinced them it was a bad ...
A frustration I had working in large corporations was when I knew the solution to a situation, but was told, “that’s not how we do it.” I despised hearing, “That’s the way we’ve always done it.” Occasionally, my superiors had good reasons, but frequently my unconventional methods would have proven more fruitful. In Matthew 8, one of Jesus’ disciples wanted ...
In high school, my journalism teacher taught that news was reporting the facts without bias. If I interjected bias into a news article, my grade suffered. In my opinion, the craft of journalism has lost its way. The American Press Institute says, “Journalism attempts to be fair and accurate. It does this through objective methods and managing bias.” Unbiased reporting ...
This week we’re discussing the spiritual struggle some have over building wealth. Some point to the rich young ruler’s story as a mandate for us all to be poor. Jesus knew this rich young ruler’s heart. This young man’s love of money was blocking him from eternal life. Jesus’ call for him to sell his possessions was a specific call ...
A friend is concerned that his business partner may leave their business soon, primarily because of his partner’s ingrained belief that building wealth is bad. His partner’s fears have surfaced due to rapid growth in their business. The belief that material possessions are bad has caused many to stumble since the first century church. Although the Bible can be used ...
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