In this series we’re addressing root problems of struggling businesses and how to respond. The final reason your business may be struggling may be due to a spiritual attack. Although I try not to give the enemy too much credit, there are times when God will allow the devil to sift us. Job is the best example of someone who ...
In this series we’re addressing root problems of struggling businesses and how to respond. The next reason your business may be struggling might be that God is testing, training, or refining you. Early in the ministry there were times when God tested and refined my faith. When payroll was nearing and there was no money in the bank, it would ...
A study conducted by the Harvard Graduate School of Education discovered that 58% of young adults claim their mental health is being negatively impacted due to a lack of meaning or purpose in life. Personally, I remember feelings I had in my 20s when I achieved my only goal of becoming a CPA. In that moment, I realized I hated ...
Teammates avoided Brad. He was known throughout the company as a “striver,” reaching for promotions and fixated on impressing executives. He criticized others’ work and was angry when anyone else advanced. The team diagnosed that Brad acted out of a sense of fear. 2 Kings tells the story of Elisha and his servant surrounded by opposing soldiers. When the servant ...
Sports columnist, Terry Pluto, visited an out-of-town church where a young pastor preached on discovering your vocation. Terry shared on Cleveland.com that this pastor highlighted the callings of professionals in the workplace but overlooked the blue-collar professions. They, too, have a calling from God. Like the plumber that visited our home when multiple appliances had broken and stressed out my ...
According to Mental Health America, over 42 million people struggled with anxiety disorders in 2024. If you consider your team, it’s likely that twenty percent are struggling with anxiety. Since 2020, we’ve experienced a global pandemic, race riots, and troubling financial shifts. It’s no wonder that many are overwhelmed. Recent studies claim that the biggest need young adults are trying ...
During a transition season, I struggled to sort out opportunities and decide how to spend my time. I wasn’t sure how to determine God’s will and direction. One of the best suggestions I readily adopted was holding a regular “Business Meeting with God.” The idea felt familiar. I had extensive experience providing updates to supervisors, seeking guidance on next ...
When I worked for large banks, it was obvious that I was a steward of the bank’s resources, not an owner. There were budgets, bosses, and built-in accountability to remind me that the bank’s money was not mine. As a banker I witnessed many business owners use company resources for personal gain, while employees and the organization’s financial stability suffered. ...
Ignaz Semmelweis was a Hungarian physician who implemented hand washing procedures for doctors at Vienna General Hospital. This new practice decreased the incidence of maternal death from 18% to 2%. Sadly, the medical community was offended to be told that a gentlemen’s hands could possibly carry disease. Doctors unanimously continued their deathly procedures. Unfortunately, many great findings are ignored ...
Recently, I met with two friends separately who owned significant businesses, both forced into bankruptcy. In addition, both friends have multiple pending lawsuits. Bankruptcy can leave a person feeling persecuted, lonely, and full of shame. It can be easy to wonder where God may be. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego bravely refused to worship Nebuchadnezzar’s idol and were thrown into a ...
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