This week we’re discussing 5 Ps of the importance of our work. Today’s focus is on Productivity. In the 19th century it would have seemed impossible that the earth could ever produce enough food to feed 7 billion people. Then God provided divine insight to several inventors that ushered in the Industrial Revolution. Their inventions took productivity to a level […]

This week we’re discussing the 5 Ps of the importance of our work. Yesterday we discussed Purpose, today let’s discuss Provision. When God was creating the heavens and the earth, He performed His work in a way to assure that man and all animals had a means of provision and sustenance. In Genesis 1:29 we read, “Then God said, “I […]

Over the years, I’ve met many leaders who have a very limited view of the purposes God has for our work. Some of the reasons God intended for our work include purpose, provision, productivity, pleasing to the eyes, and providing order. Let’s begin with Purpose. Think of God as a General overseeing a war. Many of his people are soldiers, […]

While staying at a beach resort, Kathy and I walked by a sign on a path that overlooked the ocean. This sign told a brief story of how the owner of the resort had attempted to build a boat slip in that spot. The location he selected, however, was constantly battling huge waves and rough tide. After a hearty attempt, […]

Recently, Kathy and I visited a church that hosted a video message from Will Graham, Billy Graham’s grandson. Will highlighted a story when King David asked God if he could attack the approaching Philistines. God gave David permission and victory. But soon the Philistines decided to attack again in the same place and same way. Once again, David asked for […]

Recently, Kathy and I returned from our 30th anniversary vacation refreshed and excited to jump back into the exciting new projects at the ministry. But then the troubles began! My email system crashed and several urgent matters stole time away from important projects. The distractions became overwhelming! In John 16, after the euphoria of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, […]

According to Wikipedia, after the Second Continental Congress approved a “resolution of independence,” John Adams wrote his wife, “The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the […]

According to the Houston Chronicle, during Jason Burch’s interview with the CEO of Questback, a Norway based survey company, Burch was asked if he was religious. When he stated that he attended church and believed in God, the CEO asked if he would mind working for atheists. Jason was hired, but when he was introduced to his co-workers, the President […]

When leading people into a new place, I always want to know if the direction we’re going makes sense and is affirmed. This does two things: It confirms to me, and them, that this is God’s path for this time, and It gets their buy-in and allows me to hold them accountable for the direction we’ve agreed to take. 2 […]

Everyone needs mentors. A mentor has achieved what you want to achieve and is willing to guide you and hold you accountable to get there. Athletes call them coaches. Students call them tutors. David Alexander with Legacy Impact Network calls these his mountain guides. Do you have a Paul in your life? If you don’t, please pray for one. Are […]