How have you experienced God’s favor in your life? For me, an instance of God’s favor that fills me with gratitude happened two weeks before my grandson was born. This particular grandson (I have...
Catapult Change: 3 Signs It’s Time for a Transition
Change: /CHānj/ 1. make (someone or something) different; alter or modify. For a concept that can cause so much uncertainty, that’s a pretty straightforward definition. God calls us to seasons of...
3 Ways to Cultivate Emotional Intelligence as a Leader
LinkedIn’s Global Talent Trends report showed that 92% of talent professionals and hiring managers say soft skills are just as important–or more important–than hard skills. Emotional intelligence...
Shift Into Success: 5 Small Changes That Make a Big Difference
Success can be intimidating. Sometimes it can feel like our goals require a laundry list of activities in order to be somewhat attainable. However, seemingly small changes can make a big difference....
It’s Complicated: How the Relationship Between Church and Business Has Changed Over Time
I am in my sixties. With that, there are a few things I often tell people regarding my age: 1. I’m only 39. 2. I still don’t know what I want to be when I grow up. I have always had one foot in the...
5 Keys to Supernatural Success in Your Business
Operating a business requires a lot of faith. There are decisions and risks that will impact your family, employees, and community. As entrepreneurs, we need biblical encouragement to continue in...
How to Prosper in an Uncertain Economy
“Of the tribe of Issachar, men who understood the times, with knowledge of what Israel should do, two hundred chiefs; and all their relatives were at their command.” (1 Chronicles 12:32) In America,...
Open Your Treasure Chest: Divine Connections and Kairos Moments
The Bible makes it clear: when we give, we receive. One of my passions is learning and teaching about how we receive. It’s more than just money—oftentimes, God gives to us in the form of people and...
Characteristics of Leadership: Be a Conductor and a Mentor
Leadership is a word that is used and abused frequently, but it is rarely defined appropriately. You can take on the posture of a leader regardless of your position. In this blog post and...
5 Tips for a Thriving Business During a Recession
Being a business owner is not for the faint of heart. If you are in business long enough, you will experience the joys and the difficulties of multiple economic cycles. The majority of economists...
How to Lead Through Change: Important Areas of Improvement for Leaders (Part 2)
3 Tips to Lead Through Change One of the most challenging aspects of leadership is knowing how to lead through change. People don’t fear change, they fear loss. Most people don’t want to change...
7 Essential First Steps to Start a Nonprofit
The key to becoming successful in any new venture is to build a solid foundation. Starting a nonprofit is no exception. There are essential steps that anyone aspiring to start a nonprofit should...