Jesus Did Some of His Best Work in the Marketplace
And wherever he went—into villages, towns or countryside—they placed the sick in the marketplaces. They begged him to let them touch even the edge of his cloak, and all who touched it were healed. Mark 6:56 On Sunday, Connie and I go to a very small Methodist church. It is part of our Sunday ritual. […]
In All That We Do, Choose Quality Over Quantity
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters. Colossians 3:23 The Epistle of Paul to the Colossians, or simply Colossians, is the twelfth book of the New testament. Likely written sometime between 55AD and 60AD, while the Apostle Paul sat in a Roman prison. Colossians is one […]
Networking Is A Lifelong Mutual Effort
He will show you a large room upstairs, all furnished. Make preparations there. Luke 22:12 When Ryan first came into my office eight years ago, I noticed something different about him. He was unusually polite and used words like; yes sir and thank you. He listened intently and would wait to insert his opinion politely. Quickly the conversation became […]
Four Ways Jesus Helps Create Customers Who Are Raving Fans!
Work as if working for the Lord Christ. Colossians 3:23-24 Recently I received an email promotion that said I had won a free airline ticket. Immediately I opened the email to see how I had won a free airline ticket. Suspicious, I scoured the fine print and discovered I really hadn’t won a ticket. It […]
Three Ways Jesus Can Help Your Business Career
I can only do what I see the father doing. -John 5:19 In my counseling practice, I help people who have been displaced from the workplace. Many times unusual circumstances cause these people to be without a job. When they come to me, they are usually shaken and highly anxious. Their loss of a job […]
The “Amazing” Story of John Newton’s Journey to Writing Amazing Grace
John Newton, the former slave ship captain, wrote the famous Christian hymn “Amazing Grace.” Included in the lyrics is the verse from John 9:25, “Was blind, but now I see.”
How do Christian Business people develop Belonging?
As Christians we all evangelize; in the way we live, in the way we act, and in the way we talk. With the help of Jesus, we help others to believe.
The “Amazing” Story of John Newton’s Journey to Writing Amazing Grace
John Newton, the former slave ship captain, wrote the famous Christian hymn “Amazing Grace.” Included in the lyrics is the verse from John 9:25, “Was blind, but now I see.”
Ways to Resolve The Inner Conflict of Doing Good
We go to an important business meeting or interview, full of hope on what we want to accomplish and say, and at times we fall short of being perfect in doing what we hoped.
Dressed for Action
If we are to react well, preparation must be a lifelong commitment. Whether in our business, personal, or spiritual life, this should be how we think, live, and pray. We never know when an important event will occur.