Lou Saban, the football coach at Michigan State once told a story I’ve never forgotten. He said: If I laid a 2×4 on the ground and I asked you to walk across it, how many times could you guys do that? You could do it many times because you would focus on the...
I was asked today why I am so insistent on the fact that work and worship are the same. I guess I assumed everyone had already dealt with this issue, but perhaps not. So let me share a few pointers on why I know work and worship is the same in God’s eyes. All...
A generous man will prosper – Proverbs 11:25a He who refreshes others will himself be refreshed – Proverbs 11:25b. It is more blessed to give than to receive – Acts 20:35 These three biblical phrases are statements that contain an exhortation and a promise. I’m...
When we were living in Indonesia, I intentionally dressed like the Indonesian businessmen. I liked the Indonesian batik style that many men wore and the Indonesians often complemented me on my dress. I felt by having an Indonesian’s appearance that I was accepted as...
In the book In His Steps, Charles Sheldon asks the question, “What Jesus would do as a businessman?” Sheldon, if you do not know, is a well-known pastor, and the originator of the WWJD (What Would Jesus Do?) movement. He answers his own question with 6...
I’ve had a couple people say the blogs on “busyness” struck a chord with them. I do appreciate the feedback. One young B4Ter told me, I wish I had more time for prayer and devotions, but I have young kids, I’m starting my business, and I’ve some needy team...
