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, ...
In this series, we’re talking about guarding ourselves from Grifters. The Christian Post recently interviewed actor, Kirk Cameron, about a new documentary called “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV.” The documentary highlights Brian Peck, Cameron’s dialogue coach from when Cameron was a child actor on “Growing Pains.” Peck was later convicted as a sexual offender ...
Cabrini is a true movie of an Italian nun who came to America to help orphans and the sick. It’s an inspiring story of what Mother Cabrini accomplished, including establishing 67 institutions globally. My concern with the movie, however, is what was missing. There was no clear answer as to why Mother Cabrini did what she did. In the movie, ...
“It’s never been done” is a phrase that may deter some, but for many entrepreneurs, it’s a challenge to be considered. Selling books over the internet seemed foolish to many, but not Jeff Bezos. Building electric vehicles when the world was using gas didn’t deter Elon Musk. Even in Biblical times, no one had ever built a boat, let alone ...
Equipping Others to Do Work Differently
