When this country was first founded, some in the church believed it to be the New Promised Land. They soon discovered that it was a wilderness – a place of exploration, challenge and training in the ways of God. By His grace, many remained true to the call of God – to make disciples, as […]
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Christian leaders in the Marketplace have lost their identity. Don’t believe me? When was the last time you saw the royal priesthood in action? How about a temple of God being, well, a temple of God? Smelled the aroma of Christ lately? Where are the “greater than” works that Christ promised for those who believe?
Marketplace Ministry Tip # 9 – Our Lost Identity Read More »
It is very hard to find success without some amount of planning. Successful leaders plan for very practical reasons: To identify opportunities, threats and challenges; to project resource needs; to communicate to subordinates; to convince others to invest, etc. These are all good reasons to plan; but they are not the best reason – particularly
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Many Marketplace Leaders are suffering from lives that are way out of balance. My experience has been that companies, even the ones we own, will allow us to work as hard and as long as we want. And there is more than a few human natures that encourage us in that direction (e.g., ego, wealth,
Marketplace Tip #8 – The Abundant Life is Balanced Read More »
I like to ride my bicycle. Riding keeps me healthy. It takes me where I like to be: Outdoors. Even so, I wouldn’t ride my bicycle as much as I do if the Lord did not meet me there. God speaks to me on my rides; and I am sure He listens to my prayers.
Lessons While Riding… a Bicycle – Stay Focused Read More »
Then Joshua said to the people, “Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do wonders among you.” Joshua 3:5 I have been working with a ministry that provides resources for Business Leaders, through a program called Christian Roundtable Groups. As you might expect, the lesson for January encouraged the Roundtable members to create a list
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The Question Something very important is missing from the church in America. 20 Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, 21 to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever.
Return to Glory in 2014 Read More »
As we enter a new business year, I want to encourage you to expand your perspective by considering God’s purpose for enterprise. Let’s begin with these passages: You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind, and your neighbor as
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Before I begin, let me say that I am convinced that Christ has commissioned His followers into every segment of society. There are Christians called into politics. I know a few of them and admire their courage and sacrifice. They have been on my mind lately. I believe God would have them consider this encouragement.
An Encouragement to All Frustrated Christian Politicians Read More »
I hope by now that you have discovered the desire of your heart – that passion or burden that God placed in you for this season of your life. It may be funding missions, returning prayer to a local school, or developing a new product that will better serve your customers and create jobs for
Marketplace Ministry Tip #7 – Transformation is a Group Process Read More »