Nehemiah had a vision of rebuilding the walls around Jerusalem. When it came time to start the actual work, Nehemiah decided to allow teams to work on specific sections of the wall. He could have had everyone work together on the entire wall. Nehemiah 3, however, reveals the brilliant part of Nehemiah’s strategy. Nehemiah understood that people will perform their ...
Many in business have learned the hard way the importance of hiring people with strong character. God’s view on integrity, however, is different from the world’s view. Many universities teach moral relativism, allowing you to decide right and wrong. God’s moral code, however, starts with the concept of fearing God. Fearing God is to show our heavenly Father both ...
It’s not uncommon for workers to see their work as the source of earthly rewards like income, insurance, or even a sense of purpose. But our jobs also can provide eternal benefits when we use our work circumstances to serve others. From customers, to coworkers, to supply chain partners, work puts us in contact with people who need to hear ...
While in college, I dreamed of taking a spring break trip to Texas but had no money. But then a man ran a red light and smashed into my car, resulting in me receiving an unexpected check! I had a decision to make: Do I repair my car, or, do I choose a week of adventure with my friends. ...
It grieves me when someone tells me they refuse to do business with Christians because of past disappointments. I also have been disappointed by Christian business leaders, but likewise non-Christians have disappointed me as well. As followers of Jesus, we tend to have higher expectations of someone claiming to be a Christian. But refusing to do business with all Christians ...
There’s nothing like a bad day to derail our best efforts at acting faithfully. As humans, we naturally turn our attention inward when challenges at work upset our plans and priorities. Knowing this, it’s important to keep our hearts tender and moldable, and encourage others to do the same. The writer of Hebrews wrote, “See to it, brothers and sisters, ...
In God’s worldview, the strength of a leader is one who embraces humility rather than power. Abe Lincoln once said, “Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” In my opinion, one character trait undervalued is humility. The craving for power and control can consume many leaders, but Jesus modeled ...
In business, there are times when you may invest in an employee, only to learn they are leaving for a new opportunity. It’s hard not to feel betrayed and disappointed. The disappointment can be even greater when their departure leaves you with little return on your investment. The Apostle Paul and Barnabas split over their disagreement about Mark. Mark disappointed ...
Politicians are often criticized for making promises they know they can’t possibly keep. Unfortunately, politicians are not the only ones who struggle with deception. UBN once purchased software, based in part on their salesperson promising that their software was being fully integrated with another key software product we used. After purchasing this new software, their operational team informed me that ...
With an estimated 8 million businesses expected to sell or transfer their business due to the Great Wealth Transfer, you might be surprised on how few of these owners are preparing for their transfer. According to headwayexec.com, 58% of business owners have no transition or succession plan. Less than 1/3rd of businesses have a written exit strategy. As a ...
Equipping Others to Do Work Differently
