Nobody likes to wait. In business, we reward initiative and results – people who get things done. But it's often in the waiting that we find the reward - the recognition that our activity is not what brings us closer to God.
The Bible describes TRUTH as a belt that holds everything in place. Is that true of you? Are you buckled up when frustration, temptation or struggles come your way, or do you tend to come untucked and unbuttoned?
The Bible describes TRUTH as a belt that holds everything in place. Is that true of you? Are you buckled up when frustration, temptation or struggles come your way, or do you tend to come untucked and unbuttoned?
We spend 50% of our waking hours at work, where too often we interact with people who are not easy to work with. How we approach these situations begins first with how we see ourselves.
In April 1972, I spent three days on the surface of the moon. I had gone as far as any pilot could go, only to discover a vast, personal emptiness. It was from that point that I launched into my real journey.
Abraham Lincoln once said, "Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the ax." Now think of everything on your calendar as a tree. That's a lot of trees to chop down! What are you doing to sharpen your ax?
The business world is littered with the failures of men and women who had great potential - possessing the intelligence and skill sets to perform well in their jobs, yet lacking one important quality: Teachability.
Praying for MORE business is a good thing, right? Not so fast! The Bible has much to say about our pursuit of success - when it's a good thing and when it signals danger.
"If it ain't broke, don't fix it." That's bad, bad advice for any businessman. Sure, success can be intoxicating, but it's in these times that we need to humble ourselves and continually listen to the Godly wisdom of others.
Careless, poorly considered words can be very damaging. "Loose lips" can ruin friendships, destroy customer relationships, and transform near-success into failure.