In business, I’ve discovered that there are takers and there are givers. Those people who claim victimhood will often have their hands out looking for help, taking whatever they can from others. These people often borrow as much money as possible with little care about how they are going to repay the debt. On the other extreme are those who ...
There are certain chapters in the Bible that seem to overflow with pearls of wisdom. For wise business counsel, I find great treasures in Psalm 37. As a young man, I was frequently around a mechanic who had a quick temper. He had very little patience for people questioning his work. This resulted in angry responses at times that ...
There are certain chapters in the Bible that seem to overflow with pearls of wisdom. For wise business counsel, I find great treasures in Psalm 37. One common mistake I’ve seen in business planning is to first develop our plans, then pray that God blesses our plans. But Psalm 37 reveals a progression in business planning God’s way. First, we ...
There are two verses in Psalm 37 that instruct us to delight in the Lord. One morning I asked the Lord to help me experience delighting in Him. Later that morning, while driving, I was moved to sing praises and pray with gratitude for the beautiful fall colors around me. I discovered a little better understanding of delight. As I ...
If you come to our home, you will see over our front door a scripted Bible verse. Psalm 37:4 says, “Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.” I love the tension and mystery of the two different ends of this passage. In my 20s, the desire of my heart was wealth. ...
If you’ve been at a restaurant lately, you’ve likely experienced longer wait times, slower service and a skeleton staff. Staffing has become a serious issue for many retail businesses. To navigate these changes, business leaders need to understand the importance of setting expectations as soon as possible. By informing customers that you have a staffing challenge, you will find most ...
Equipping Others to Do Work Differently
