As followers of Jesus, we are all either headed into a trial, in a trial or exiting a trial. Each of us has a cross to carry just as Jesus did. In the first phase of heading into a trial, we can look to Jesus’ triumphal entry. As Jesus entered Jerusalem the streets filled with people praising Him as the […]

Kathy and I recently viewed the Napoleon exhibit at our local art museum. One of the themes that stood out to me was Napoleon’s extreme efforts to shape the people’s perceptions of him and of his kingdom. At five foot four inches, and being bullied as a child, Napoleon was believed to have had an inferiority complex. Napoleon invested tremendous […]

In a 2017 IRS Study, 88% of Americans agreed with the statement that it is not acceptable to cheat on their taxes. Since they were responding to the IRS, we need to discount their responses. However, according to an article by The Atlantic, America’s voluntary compliance rate still scores higher in tax compliance than most nations. Taxes are paid when […]

A recent article by Investopedia states, “The process of budgeting for capital expenditures is essential for a business to operate and grow from a sound financial position.” When considering growth, added capacity, new facilities and the like, it is important to make financial preparations to ensure the organization can handle the financial implications of the changes. Luke 14:28 says, “For […]

In a recent article by Neil Kokemuller, he writes, “A business card comes in handy when you need to establish your credentials.” As a tool in the marketing quiver, a business card can be leveraged to share more than contact details. A business card can give your prospective clients insight into your personal or corporate purpose and vision. Luke 9:20 […]

Kathy and I needed to reach our next destination quickly. A man overseeing the airport’s taxi service interrupted my Uber search to ask if he could get us a taxi. He quoted me a price slightly higher than Uber. Due to convenience, I agreed. When we arrived at our destination the taxi driver demanded more money than what his boss […]

My friend, Adam, recently contrasted his experience between two different cruises. His first cruise was a Disney Cruise with his entire family. The second cruise was a Carnival Cruise with other couples. The Disney Cruise was expensive but had tremendous entertainment value. Carnival Cruise was very inexpensive with limited entertainment. Adam felt both served their purpose. Carnival’s limited options met […]

Derek Thompson wrote an essay in The Atlantic called, “Workism is Making Americans Miserable.” In his essay, he speaks against a concept called workism. “Workism is the belief that work is not only necessary to economic production, but also the centerpiece of one’s identity and life’s purpose; and the belief that any policy to promote human welfare must always encourage more work.” […]

Manufacturing is the essence of creating something from nothing. Stephanie grew up around the hubbub of hitting production numbers. She also watched the magic of making something meaningful and useful out of something useless and as meaningless as parts.  Manufacturing is about creating value. We were given value as God formed us and breathed life into our nostrils. He made […]

Yuval Feldman contends that major ethical scandals seem obvious, but the ones that can also do great harm are the smaller ones that chip away at trust and alter organizational behavior. In a Harvard Business Review article, Feldman contends that research reveals that stealing office supplies, fudging expense reports and engaging in conflicts of interest can become blind spots. This […]