The 2026 release of the Trust Index by the Barna research organization added the category of “Christian Business” for the first time. Respondents gave Christian Business a score of 56 on the 100-point trust scale, one point below Christian Churches. However, “Local Business” rated nine points higher than “Christian Business.” In other words, being local was a bigger determinant of ...
Prior to the pandemic, my son, was working for a sheltered workshop. His role was to assemble laboratory kits and scan information for a local laboratory. When the pandemic forced the sheltered workshop to shut down, the laboratory could not complete their promised shipments to their customers. They understandably chose to pull their business from the sheltered workshop and move ...
An article by the Small Business Chronicles states, “A firm, strong handshake transmits your underlying confidence in yourself and your abilities.” Simply stated, a handshake delivers information about whether the client or stranger should put his or her trust in you or in your abilities. Zechariah 8:16-17 says, “Speak the truth to one another; render in your gates judgments that ...
Gossip was a sport to Jennifer. When we discussed someone in the office, Jennifer would subtly mention something negative she claimed that person said. Often, Jennifer’s words would be hurtful comments she claimed others said about me. Eventually, I realized that I had several strained relationships due to Jennifer’s gossip. After Jennifer was terminated as an employee, I learned that ...
As we approach Father’s Day, I was considering my father’s great qualities. One of those qualities is hard to find in many workplaces today. The quality is loyalty. My father has shown devotion to my mother for more than 50 years, and to his children, his church, and his friends for decades! What’s rare in today’s culture is my father’s ...
Equipping Others to Do Work Differently
