In the 1880s, Henry Crowell struggled to convert his Quaker Mill from serving oats only for horses, to a place that made breakfast cereal for people. Mr. Crowell, contrary to most business people of that time, took his business problem to the Lord. Henry soon had a brilliant idea. He would package his oats into attractive cardboard boxes that would […]

February is a month that Americans celebrate the birth of two great leaders, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Let’s reflect on what made these two men great leaders.   Both men had to navigate significant adversity. The Revolutionary War and the Civil War were major turning points in this nation, and, weak leaders could have set this nation on an […]

In 1932, R.G. LeTourneau, the “Dean of Earthmoving Equipment,” was deep in debt and behind in paying his employees. Yet, R.G. was confident God wanted him to make a $5,000 pledge to his church. R.G. reminded God that his employees would think he was a hypocrite if he paid the church before he paid them. Choosing to obey God, R.G. […]

In 1931, R.G. LeTourneau’s business was deep in debt. He was forced to obey his bonding company’s rules to save his business. According to his biography, R.G., known as the “Dean of Earthmoving Equipment,” was told if he didn’t work on Sundays that the bonding company would take over his project. LeTourneau prayed about what to do. He was instructed […]

It was 1955 and Stanley Tam, founder of US Plastics, was on an evangelistic outreach when Stanley felt God wanted more from him. Stanley soon realized that God wanted him to physically gift his entire business to God. Stanley obediently gifted 100% of his US Plastics stock to a foundation to fund God’s work. Stanley then was directed by God […]

Many years ago, Integrity Resource Center hosted Truett Cathy, the founder of Chick-fil-a, as a speaker at one of our events. Prior to the event, several influential business leaders arrived early with the hope of spending some time with Mr. Cathy. But, Truett had disappeared. As I went searching for him, I found him talking and praying with the doorman […]

The true sign of the strength of a leader in God’s worldview is one who embraces humility rather than power. Abe Lincoln once said, “Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” In my opinion, one character trait undervalued is humility. The craving for power and control can consume many […]

This week I’m addressing the importance of selecting the right leaders for a board or church. In Titus 1:8, Paul said about overseers, “Rather, he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined.” The word “upright” in this passage refers to someone who is just or equitable in their actions. This is where wisdom leads […]

This week I’m addressing the importance of selecting the right leaders for a board or church. In Titus 1:8, Paul said about overseers, “Rather, he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined.” Today we’ll focus on being self-controlled. The meaning of this word in the context of Paul’s directive is someone moderate in their […]

This week I’m addressing the importance of selecting the right leaders for a board or church. In Titus 1:8, Paul said about overseers, “Rather, he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined.” Today let’s discuss someone who loves what is good. The Strong’s Concordance defines this phrase as a “promoter of virtue.” This is […]