Ben was driving in a line of cars on a hilly two-lane road. Everyone was driving at the speed limit, recognizing the need for patience. Unfortunately, Ben noticed in his rearview mirror a driver who instead chose impatience, closely tailgating and continually passing vehicles. When the driver passed him in a no-passing zone, Ben hoped to see the driver pulled ...
For months, Kathy and I have fervently prayed for God’s direction about some very significant issues related to our son, Jeremy. Instead of getting better, things continue to get worse. There are moments when Kathy and I feel God has abandoned us and we wonder why He remains silent. King David knew the feeling. In Psalm 28:1, he wrote, “To ...
In business, there are cycles. Some years are good, but there are also years that are a real struggle. Those years can bring financial challenges, personnel issues, or both. If you’re not clear as to why you’re doing the work you are doing, it can be easier to choose to quit or close your business. But if God has clearly ...
Recently, our church taught a series on God in the Storms. Our pastor mentioned that there are times when storms can be God’s way to teach us something significant. But sometimes we don’t learn the lesson the first time. If you’re like me, sometimes I don’t learn the second or third time either. When God keeps sending the same kind ...
Years ago, Jerry was working on building a Christian retreat center near my cousin, Linda. Linda recently informed me that during the retreat center’s planning stage, she rallied people against this project. Eventually, Jerry presented his case to the community, but the community was skeptical. During that meeting, however, Jerry referenced a passage from my book. When my cousin ...
Some of my most fruitful times have surfaced from vacations. That’s when God often refreshes my vision or gives me creative ideas for the future. Years ago, while on vacation, God gave me an idea for a book that I would have never attempted to write otherwise. During prayer, I remember thinking, what if I wrote a book about ...
On this day in 1776, fifty-six Founding Fathers decided to end their allegiance to the King of England. These men took a very brave and important step by signing the Declaration of Independence. This set in motion our nation becoming free of England’s rule. Many people today feel repressed at work. These potential entrepreneurs want to be free to ...
In leading any organization there are constant challenges and decisions to be made. Some decisions are more difficult than others, which can leave me feeling inadequate at times. That’s when I yearn, and seek, the wisest counsel I can find. Fortunately, I have access to boundless wisdom. Recently, faced with some difficult decisions, I was reminded of the importance ...
God desires us to work, to tend to His creation, and serve His people. Author Tom Lutz recently said in a Common Good magazine interview, “Christianity is the only religion where work is part of paradise.” Although I would include Judaism, I think most people would be shocked to know that we will work in Heaven. In Isaiah 65, ...
Justin left teaching to pursue a career in financial services but soon discovered that financial services was not a good fit. Despite Justin’s brief time in financial services, God found ways to use Justin’s abilities. One day, Justin met a widow who had been praying for help with her finances. The account was too small for most financial advisors, ...
Equipping Others to Do Work Differently
