In America, October frequently brings political or financial surprises! In October 2008 we hosted a large Christian business event in Dallas. During that week, the stock market collapsed! A room full of business leaders were anxious about the surprises awaiting them. Our wrap-up speaker, Henry Blackaby, wisely pivoted his scheduled message to provide a historical context of what God had […]

As months go by, working from home may lead to a lack of motivation. Motivation may wane because of isolation and lack of accountability. Working from home means accepting a new rhythm of life. A recent article by Teamwork states, “Set yourself tasks and milestones so you can remind yourself of what you’ve achieved each day, as well as what […]

In this series, we’re discussing roles and responsibilities. We’ve discussed finding the right people and clearly defining roles. When God commanded the Israelites to build a tabernacle, there was a building phase that later became the maintenance phase. Bezalel was the perfect man called to lead the craftsmen during the building phase of the tabernacle. Exodus 38:22 says, “Bezalel the son […]

In this series, we’re discussing roles and responsibilities. After Moses identified those people God called to a specific role, the next step God took was to clearly define their responsibilities. God charged the Levites with caring for the tabernacle. But to avoid confusion, He clearly defined individual duties for the different tribes of Levites. God was specific in Numbers 3:36 […]

In this series, we’re examining God’s wisdom in establishing clear roles and responsibilities for His people. His example can provide guidance for each of us in our organizations. The first step God took with the Israelites was to select and call specific people to specific roles. He selected Aaron and his sons to be priests. He also called Bezalel to […]

A common challenge for small businesses is in clarifying roles and responsibilities for each team member. This can cause confusion for staff as to their primary role and related responsibilities. Fortunately, God proved through Moses and the Israelites that He was a master at establishing and clarifying roles and responsibilities. God knows that providing order to your team comes with […]

Isolation is a real and tangible result of working from home. With isolation comes the risk of lethargy, depression and addiction. A recent article by Teamwork encourages teammates working from home to “reach out to the people around you, go the extra mile to look out for others where you can: check in with your teammates and see how they’re […]

Many studies have identified that contentment can be undermined by social media. Seeing peers post of their successes, it can be difficult for many to overcome envy and jealousy. Yet, if your peers posted their failures and self-doubts rather than their successes, how might that change your view and your level of contentment? Rather than compare ourselves to others, we […]

Kathy and I have a neighbor who lives alone, works at home and refuses to speak to anyone. When asked a question, he will walk away rather than speak. There are likely challenges in his past that have driven him into isolation. We all have a right to privacy. But isolation comes with consequences. Imagine not having any input from […]

Leading up to Labor Day, my friend Scott hosted a 10 day prayer vigil for the marketplace. As we prayed for the businesses of Kansas City, in walked some women from the church carrying tambourines and praising God. Scott introduced me to this group of women by proclaiming that they were the “Seal Team of Prayer Warriors!” Scott then said […]