Hungering for Righteousness in a World That Hungers for Success “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.”—Matthew 5:6 (ESV) As Christian business leaders—men and women navigating an ever-evolving marketplace—there’s a clear message from the world around us: “Stay hungry!” We’re encouraged to dream big, push for ambitious goals,Continue reading “From Hustle to Holiness: Reorienting Our Pursuits with Matthew 5”
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Seven Supplements for Fail Proof Effectiveness: Unveiling the Promises of 2 Peter
Knowing our life can be filled with failure and shortsightedness, many seek a formula for a life that is not only effective and fruitful but also resilient against failure. Can such a formula truly exist? According to the biblical wisdom found in 2 Peter, the answer is a resounding yes. In this passage, Peter outlinesContinue reading “Seven Supplements for Fail Proof Effectiveness: Unveiling the Promises of 2 Peter”
Embracing Weakness – the power of relying on God and each other in business
In our pursuit of success, we often perceive our weaknesses as barriers that prevent us from achieving our goals. We tend to think of them as hindrances that need to be overcome. However, have we considered if weakness is meant to motivate us to try harder, as some say, or if it is intended forContinue reading “Embracing Weakness – the power of relying on God and each other in business”
Not-So-Secret Keys to Fulfillment that are Too Often Ignored
We spend our entire lives working. Work is in our DNA. Yet, all too often, people get to the end of their life (or have a mid-life crisis) and question the value of their work. Now, there are many verses talking about how NOT to work (we discussed two of them in our previous articleContinue reading “Not-So-Secret Keys to Fulfillment that are Too Often Ignored”
My Friend’s Million Dollar Idea
“I have a great business idea that I know can make a ton of money!” I’ve been texted this, emailed this, and it’s been brought up over coffee, beer and dinner by business oriented individuals more often than I would like to admit. It’s typically an interesting conversation, and then three months later, nothing hasContinue reading “My Friend’s Million Dollar Idea”
A Veteran HR Director’s Advice to Christian Entrepreneurs
Guest Author: Todd Ericson – HR Director My foundational approach to HR, no matter the setting, is to see the image of God in all people. It is expressed in showing employees love, compassion, kindness and maintaining their dignity. Even in difficult situations or when they may not seem to deserve it, we can genuinelyContinue reading “A Veteran HR Director’s Advice to Christian Entrepreneurs”
Is Your Revenue Declining Like Ours Is?
I don’t know how your revenue is trending, but ours is declining. Long-term declines typically lead to very hard decisions. The last thing I want to do is reduce hours, pay, or lay off team members. In the midst of feeling this weight, responsibility and stress, I read the following verse last week: “Don’t worryContinue reading “Is Your Revenue Declining Like Ours Is?”
Names and Numbers – Are we too Metrics Driven?
How important are names in our organization? What about numbers and metrics? The second question is easier to answer. Most companies, mine included, strive to be metrics driven. However, a recent comment from an employee suggested we just might be too metrics driven. We cannot separate names and numbers. Our employees have names, but theyContinue reading “Names and Numbers – Are we too Metrics Driven?”
5 Ways Jesus Equipped His Leadership Team
Your leadership team is on mission for the organization to carry out certain goals and purposes. However, just because they are on mission, doesn’t mean they are properly equipped. So when the creator of the universe sends his “leadership team” on a mission, we should pay attention and implement the same steps for our team. Continue reading “5 Ways Jesus Equipped His Leadership Team”
Jesus as an MBA Professor
If Jesus was a Harvard Business School professor teaching the class “Reimagining Capitalism: Business and Big Problems,” would you sign up? Would you be nervous about what he might teach or the ideas he would suggest? I suspect the only required textbook would be the Bible and that He would apply its principles to solveContinue reading “Jesus as an MBA Professor”