Proverbs 4:23 Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life. Happy New Year! Let’s start 2025 with our focus on God! I have begun this year trying to stop my mind from wondering off into the wide blue yonder. Have you ever driven to a destination and wonder how you got there? Oh, come on, never? I have a few times. Some people will tell you that they get into auto pilot mode, but is that safe? I can’t say whether it is safe or not, but the times it has happened to me, Read More

Micah 6:8 ESV He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? What if a babies laugh showed you the joy of God? What if the stern look from a widow, broke your heart like it does God’s? What if you glanced upon lovers in an embrace and you saw God’s tenderness? What if you could remember the puppy, when you had to help your sick old dog get to heaven? Would you see God’s compassion or Read More

So the Lord blessed Job in the second half of his life even more than in the beginning. Job 42:12   If you are like me, I am a planner and very proactive. So, these uncertain times can mess with my mind, my body and my spirit. I tend to feel I have no idea what I am planning for or just when I am to do things. I become anxious and fearful. I am writing this just before the Canadian thanksgiving weekend 2024 and the news is covered with natural disasters and wars. And I heard the Lord say to me, “My Read More

Have you been struggling with feelings of negativity. Of late, I have had this feeling that negativity is covering us like a cloak, and we don’t know how to fight it. Recently many people I communicate with are also stressed with a feeling of heaviness that they can’t seem to shake.   What are some common signs that negativity is encroaching into our home life, businesses, work, church and communities. You feel exhausted even after a good night’s rest. You are highly critical of yourself. You are no longer celebrating yours or others’ accomplishments. You have lost interest in things Read More

Matthew 11:28-29 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”    Have you been struggling with creativity, ideas to generate income and new products or just the energy to keep your business running?  You may be experiencing burnout. Burnout simply means you have and are doing too much of something that is sapping your energy. You have reached the end of your capacity.   It is interesting that Read More

Ecclesiastes 1: 9 What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun.      Here are some of the common areas a successful business should focus on.   Customer Service  Team Alignment to a Common Goal  Increase Revenue  Decrease Costs   Sales   Customer Retention   Hiring and Firing  Human Resources  Business System that Keeps all Tasks Organized  Marketing   I could go on and on. There is no business owner on earth that can focus on everything it takes to run a successful business. Oh, you can try, however it won’t last long Read More

Ecclesiastes 1: 9 What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun.   From ancient times when our ancestors wrote their communications and stories on stone walls to this generation who communicates through text messages on their phones to sharing their stories on the walls of their social media. Nothing is new under the sun; it just evolves to bring increased light or more darkness.  Did you know? In the 4th Millennium BC, in Mesopotamia, an unknown individual changed the course of human history by using some squiggles on Read More

  For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 Advent traditions date back to the fourth century. Advent was meant to be a season of preparation for the baptism of new Christians at the January feast of Epiphany. By the sixth century the celebration became tied to Christ’s birth. There are four weeks in December that symbolize the tradition of advent. Each week symbolizes a theme of Christ’s character. As we look at each of Read More

This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 As we ponder Psalm 118:24, I believe it sets us to wonder if God wrote this scripture for such a time as this. There is much evidence that end time prophecies may be coming true. This can create fear and dismay for many, but it can create another level of anxiety for those of us in business. There is an added complexity now to our planning for our daily and long-term business systems and structures. As times grow darker our enemy knows Read More

Romans 1:20 For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So, they are without excuse. Have you ever almost missed being in a car accident? One of those accidents that you perhaps didn’t shoulder check when switching lanes, and you nearly side swiped the car beside you?  In that moment did you feel your heart skip a beat or have a flutter? Did you chide yourself, “next time I need to be more careful?” Are there other times you Read More

Matthew 7:26 Everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. Have you noticed, as of late, that the marketplace is evolving at lightning speed? What we once knew is gone, or we have had to change how we do our tasks. Younger entrepreneurs are immersed in the things of today, yet I am sure they, too, find the constant change difficult. As we try to mold our businesses to model this new world of economic and technological change, we as Christians, must Read More

What is the fear of the Lord? In a nutshell, the fear of the Lord is to hate evil and everything God hates. (See Prov 8:13) But, it’s a lot more than that. It’s also forsaking every evil way in our lives. When we do that, the Bible tells us we have true wisdom and real understanding. (See Job 28:18) Why should I fear God? If God is love, and if He is merciful, why should I fear Him? Well, Jesus Himself gave a pretty clear answer…  Don’t be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they cannot Read More

Matthew 10:32 “Therefore, everyone who confesses Me before men, I will also confess him before My Father who is in heaven.” It is tough enough competing in the secular business world without adding any labels that may deter the chances for you to succeed. I have, on occasion, not been as strong in my stand for being a Christian in business as I should. But I have a feeling this year is our year to stand up and wear that label proudly as a badge of honor! I hope you will join us. What does the business world think about Read More

Matthew 6:33 NIV But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Great words for a business owner “You’ve got to know when to hold ’em, know when to fold ’em, know when to walk away”. I wonder if Kenny Rogers knew those words would matter to us. I would never gamble; the Lord is very clear this is not on His list of actions appropriate for His followers. However, this sneaky little act of gambling is so prevalent in most, if not all, types of business ventures. You buy Read More

Beware! Guard against every kind of greed. Life is not measured by how much you own. Luke 12:15 NLT If we are not careful, owning a business can put us into a diabolical state of pride. God will bring an assortment of tests to discern if our motives are prideful. Beware if you are a person who thinks you are humble, and pride could never be a motive for you to do business, you are in a vulnerable position for Satan to use you as an example of pride going before the fall. Ownership of anything, but especially a business, Read More

So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up. Galatians 6:9 NLT When in business you will continually be waiting on something – waiting for product, waiting for customers, waiting for payments and so on. Patience will be a virtue! Waiting is not for the weak of heart but for the learned man. Over the years in our ministry, we have taught youth that they are not waiting for a husband or wife; you are always in preparation for marriage. If you Read More

  Until the time came to fulfill his dreams, the Lord tested Joseph’s character. Psalm 105:19 The life of a business owner or a leader in the corporate world, is a constant test of character. The definition of the word character is “the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual”. Every single working day of your life will test your mental and moral qualities. Your ability to sustain godly character will depend on your strength of commitment to what you believe and what you have decided to stand for or against. When it comes to the financial aspect of your business, if Read More

Courage and Stick-to-it-ness is now the Formula for Success Joshua 1:9 – Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”   Business over the past few years has been anything but predictable. I’ve likened it to learning dance for the first time. Where you first need to find the beat and once you do, when it changes you need to change with it, or you will get out of step. These past few years business has been dancing around government Read More

  “…where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” 2 Corinthians 3:17b  Terry and I are co-leaders for a small group at our church. A couple of years ago we attended a bible study called “Freedom” authored by the lead Pastor Chris Hodges of The Highlands Church. A very timely lesson for what we are facing now in the world. Just 2 years later we find ourselves living with the loss of, and a battle for, our freedoms. During this time of COVID, this study is bringing much more enlightenment for us today than it ever did back Read More

We have heard many leaders speak of the “Great Reset.” This statement was taken from the World Economic Forum. There is an urgent need for global stakeholders to cooperate in simultaneously managing the direct consequences of the COVID-19 crisis. To improve the state of the world, the World Economic Forum is starting The Great Reset initiative. As kingdom leaders in the marketplace, we too need to concern ourselves with a reset. I believe God is calling us to stand out and stand up, for there is a “Kingdom reset” coming. “What does that look like”, you ask?   Since the Read More

  The Long Haul of the COVID Season Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” I don’t know if you are like me, but I find It’s getting tough to have hope that this COVID season will end soon. I worry about the state of our business, the safety of our family, and what the future holds for them. Amongst this worry, as weird as this sounds, there have been great gifts! I believe the best Read More

What Now? – Trust “It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man.” Psalm 118:8 COVID19 – who would have thought it would still be wreaking havoc at the end of 2021? How did this virus go from being dangerous for our physical health to damaging our relationships, our economy, our emotional state, and our churches? We have all allowed this to some degree, me included! We have taken our eyes from the one who we should trust completely and turned our eyes to the world for our solutions. We have allowed world views to Read More