If you know my sons, you know I’ve been blessed with two very different boys. Both are walking with Jesus and striving to serve Him, yet in very different ways and locations. On the topic of raising children, I was asked recently, “What is the secret to raising...
This is the fourth in a series of 5 on writing business plans. Journeys do not always go as planned. It is about taking one step at a time. Solomon speaks to this when he wrote, “We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps” (Proverbs 16:9, NLT)....
This is the third part in a series of 5 on writing business plans. Wise planning will watch over you. Understanding will keep you safe. (Proverbs 2:11, NLT) Getting ready to start your business requires planning—doing research in your field. Market research is...
This is the second part in a series of 5 on writing business plans. Preparing a business plan benefits a B4Ter in at least six ways: 1. A Map—A business plan is like a map; once it is complete you can follow the directions to your destination. The business plan is a...
This is the first in a series of 5 on writing business plans. The Lion’s Den in Chiang Mai, Thailand is on August 1—just 5 months away. If you’re living and working in the 10/40 Window and need capital, apply! Every one of the B4T workers who completed the due...
Six miles and 15 minutes later, I’ve not moved one foot. Pedaling at a steady almost methodical pace, the sweat is now streaming off my head; the air enters my lungs in bursts. I keep peeking at the screen to see how much longer I need to push myself. I like to use...
There are few closed doors to doing business. The opportunities are as wide as a man's ingenuity, as deep as his character, and as high as his faith in God.