Some may have issues with Christopher Columbus, but you have to admire his adventurous spirit. Columbus persistently pursued his dream of sailing to what he believed was the West Indies. Although Columbus set sail with some faulty assumptions, it still took a great deal of courage to set out on a journey no one had yet traveled. According to graciousquotes.com, ...
In my career, I’ve started businesses without God and some with God. The difference is like running a race with heavy winds and storms in your face versus running with the wind at your back. When contemplating starting a business, it is critical that you remember one important principle. God owns it all. God has charge over all the universe, ...
Many in the business world have a scarcity mindset. These leaders believe that business is a zero-sum game; if you win, I lose. Therefore, every competitor is a threat that should be squashed. If a competitor is harming customers and the industry’s reputation, helping to eliminate the competition may be appropriate. But usually, we ought to encourage competitors rather than ...
In the story of Esther, Esther’s goal was to convince the king to save the Jews from annihilation. She wisely decided to first invite the king and Haman to a feast. She could have made her request then, but she didn’t. In Esther 5:6, the king says, “Now what is your petition? It will be given you. And what is ...
In the story of Esther, Esther was forced into a beauty pageant, resulting in her becoming Queen. She likely thought she was only there for her beauty. As the story unfolds, however, we realize that God had planned an inside job. The Jews were about to be slaughtered and God needed someone to influence the king. In Esther 4:14, Esther’s ...
Many unethical decisions are made due to Fear. Sometimes it’s fear of losing a job. Other times it’s due to intimidation by a superior. When you buckle to Fear’s pressure you will likely regret it later. Henry and Richard Blackaby in their book, “God in the Marketplace” claim “God is the only One a spiritual leader should fear. Letting people ...
Twenty-eight years ago, my wife, Kathy, had to have surgery due to breast cancer. That morning me and a team of prayer warriors prayed over a skeptical surgeon. After the surgery, this surgeon looked dazed as he said, “I don’t know what just happened, but that was the best surgery I’ve ever performed. It felt like I was watching someone ...
When my wife, Kathy, was newer in her faith journey she would occasionally ask me to pray for her. Then she would say sincerely, “God hears your prayers better than mine.” Because of some of Kathy’s past sins, she doubted that God would listen to her prayers. It took a while for her to believe that God had forgiven her ...
Shortly before one of our Summit speakers was scheduled to speak, I learned that he had acquired food poisoning. When I checked on him, he was doubled over in pain and looked gaunt. It seemed impossible for him to go on stage. But we gathered a team of people and began praying. Moments later he delivered a very focused, powerful ...
A Gospel Coalition article by Miranda Carls provides four steps to improve your experience at work and to represent Christ more fully. The third step in this series is to engage in fellowship. Having a group you can turn to for accountability, encouragement, and even ideas on how to better model your faith at work, is invaluable. Finding a trusted ...
Equipping Others to Do Work Differently
