In this series we’re discussing the reliability of the Bible. Years ago, I heard Hank Hanegraaff of Christian Research Institute share the acronym MAPS to help explain the reliability of the Bible. The M stands for manuscripts. Years ago, I visited the site of the Dead Sea Scrolls. The process that the scribes used to copy God’s Word was impressive. ...
Since the vision of Unconventional Business Network is one million business leaders modeling Biblical principles in their workplace, the authority and reliability of the Bible is foundational to UBN. Recently, while interviewing a job candidate, I asked about this applicant’s view of the Bible. She told me, “I believe the Bible is inspired by God, but certainly not all true.” ...
As Unconventional Business Network celebrates our 20th anniversary, I reflected on our humble beginnings. In 2002, we started in the dreary basement of a bank building paying $343 a month rent. With God’s help, we raised $58,000 in donations that first year, including an $18,000 donated car. With that meager budget, we began publishing Integrity Moments, my first book, provided ...
A recent Wall Street Journal article highlighted research that claims that three million workforce dropouts don’t plan to return to pre-Covid activities. This is due to persistent fear of illness or physical impairments. These researchers have labeled this phenomenon “long social distancing.” They claim this trend may be long lasting and could negatively impact employment levels and inflation for some ...
A new friend of mine was asked to present at a church marriage event about the topic of sex. He was hesitant, but he and the church leadership team prayerfully worked through the potential pitfalls. Then, someone urged the leadership of the church not to tackle the subject of sex. After additional debate and prayer, leadership decided not to allow ...
Jesus was innocent of all charges against him, yet on the original Good Friday, He was whipped, mocked, nailed to a cross and tortured to death. It must have broken Jesus’ heart to realize that most of His disciples scattered in fear, rather than standing with him to the end. Many people who proclaim to be Christians on Sunday also ...
As a founder of a school for children with learning disabilities, I deeply admire those who persevere through personal challenges. Tony Bridwell is one of those people. After twelve years of struggling through school, Tony’s teacher uncovered that Tony had dyslexia. Anchored in his faith, Tony persevered. Today, Tony is Chief Talent Officer to thousands of employees. He’s written five ...
Years ago, on a South African flight, I met a young lady named Emma. At the time she was an event planner. According to her Linkedin profile, she is now Vice President of Marketing in China for a significant international company. When I congratulated her, she shared that five years ago she felt God would use her career “to serve ...
Our personal strengths, when overused, can also become weaknesses. Taking anything to the extremes can end poorly. Over the years, I’ve been told at times that listening and observing is a strength of mine. This strength can have the benefit of others feeling heard. But I also know that when I only listen, and not engage, others find it difficult ...
Booker T. Washington was an African American leader who overcame many obstacles to become a great leader and founder of the Tuskegee Institute. He once said, “I have learned that success is to be measured not so much by the position one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has had to overcome while trying to succeed.” Mr. ...
Equipping Others to Do Work Differently
