“So I gave you a land on which you did not toil and cities you did not build; and you live in them and eat from vineyards and olive groves that you did not plant” (Josh 24:13). God called the people of Israel to leave Egypt and come out of slavery in order to enter

“So Ruth gleaned in the field until evening. Then she threshed the barley she had gathered, and it amounted to about an ephah” (Ruth 2:17-18). The story of Ruth provides an excellent illustration of the connection between spending time in the presence of God and receiving physical provision. Naomi was married to Elimelech. They had

“One of those listening was a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who was a worshiper of God” (Acts 16:14). There was a business woman whom Paul encountered in Philippi named Lydia. She was an early church entrepreneur dealing in purple cloth, the most expensive type in the

“Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit?” (1 Cor 12:7-9). Whenever something unusual happens in daily life, these are often signs that God

“While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was greatly distressed to see that the city was full of idols. So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the God-fearing Greeks, as well as in the marketplace day by day with those who happened to be there” (Acts 17:16-18). In order to

“Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant? as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve” (Matt 20:26-28). My family and I traveled to my home town every few months to visit my mom in an elderly care nursing facility for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. We

“Surely you desire truth in the inner parts; you teach me wisdom in the inmost place” (Ps 51:6). Integrity is often defined by what we do in secret. Are our actions the same in public as what we do behind closed doors? Kenneth Lay was the chairman and CEO of Enron, a multi-billion dollar energy

“Observe the Sabbath, because it is holy to you” (Ex 31:14). Can a business have a Christian testimony without ever saying a word? Absolutely. Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A, Inc. is America’s second-largest quick service chicken restaurant chain. The company’s stated corporate purpose is “to glorify God by being a faithful steward of all that is entrusted to

“For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship” (Romans 8:15). Living a balanced life is evidence of a Spirit-led life. People work long hours for many reasons which can lead to significant problems in our lives. One reason people over work

“For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship” (Romans 8:15). Living a balanced life is evidence of a Spirit-led life. People work long hours for many reasons which can lead to significant problems in our lives. One reason people over work

“Yes, he has hidden himself among the baggage” (1 Sam. 10:22). If you want to experience something you’ve never done, you must do something you’ve never done. In his book Experiencing God: Knowing and Doing His Will, Henry Blackaby writes, “You cannot go with God and stay where you are.” God often has to radically

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new (2 Corinthians 5:17). Satan always defines your life based on your past; God defines you by your future. “You’re never going to change!” “You always do that!” Perhaps you’ve heard such words. Words

“Shepherd your people with your staff, the flock of your inheritance, which lives by itself in a forest, in fertile pasturelands” (Mic 7:14). “I’ve called you to pastor the bank,” said the Lord to my friend Chuck. “Pastor the bank? How does one pastor a bank, Lord?” “The things I taught you I want you

“No king is saved by the size of his army; no warrior escapes by his great strength. A horse is a vain hope for deliverance; despite all its great strength it cannot save” (Psalm 33:16-17). The Bible tells us not to put our confidence in things the world considers to be our protection, defense, or

“Can we find anyone like this man, one in whom is the spirit of God?” (Gen 41:38). I often get resumes` from people wanting to come to work for us. They think that because we are a Christian organization the pressures and the environment will be so much better than the place where they work.

“God, who gets invited to dinner at your place? How do we get on your guest list? ‘Walk straight, act right, and tell the truth. Don’t hurt your friend, don’t blame your neighbor; despise the despicable. Keep your word even when it costs you, make an honest living, and never take a bribe. You’ll never

“Because you relied on the king of Aram and not on the LORD your God, the army of the king of Aram has escaped from your hand” (2 Chron 16:7). Asa was a godly King of Judah. There were two kingdoms during his reign – Judah and Israel. Israel’s king was Baasha, who was a

“But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law” (Galatians 5:18). In his book Anointed for Business, Ed Silvoso provides a thoughtful look at the four types of Christians in the workplace. The following four categories provide an excellent tool for self-assessment: 1. The Christian who is simply trying to

“God did extraordinary miracles through Paul, so that even handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched him were taken to the sick, and their illnesses were cured and the evil spirits left them” (Acts 19:11-12). We have an expression in America that says, “He’s the real deal.” What we are saying is the person in question

“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near” (Matt 3:2) God is doing a unique work on the earth today. There are seasons in which the Holy Spirit speaks things to the Church. During one decade it might be a focus on evangelism. During another, it might be a greater awareness of the Holy Spirit.

“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms” (Ephesians 6:12). As we begin to express the life of Christ in our work lives, we need to be aware of

“In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus” (Rom 6:11-12). “How will I know when I am going to come out of my adversity pit?” said the woman sitting across from me. “When it doesn’t matter anymore,” I replied. It brought back memories, when I also sat

“The LORD will make you the head, not the tail. If you pay attention to the commands of the LORD your God that I give you this day and carefully follow them, you will always be at the top, never at the bottom” (Deut 28:13-14). Coca-Cola, at this time of writing, has a 40% market

“So I gave you a land on which you did not toil and cities you did not build; and you live in them and eat from vineyards and olive groves that you did not plant” (Josh 24:13). In the world of business we are taught to do whatever it takes to produce a desired outcome.

“I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me. . . . My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me” (John 10:14,27). Tom Fox is a successful financial investment manager who heads up a workplace ministry in the Twin Cities, Minnesota area. He used to

“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness” (2 Corinthians 12:9). On February 20, 1962, at 9:47 A.M., the spacecraft Friendship 7 rose on a pillar of fire, piloted by lone astronaut John Glenn. Leaving the coast of Florida far behind, the space capsule orbited the earth three times,

“For nothing is impossible with God” (Luke 1:36-37). It was 4:00 A.M. in Cape Town, South Africa, in July 2000 when businessman Graham Power was awakened by a vision from God that came in three distinct parts. In the first part of the vision, God instructed Graham to rent the 45,000-seat Newlands rugby stadium in

“When I heard these things, I sat down and wept. For some days I mourned and fasted and prayed before the God of heaven” (Neh 1:4). Nehemiah lived in the world of politics. He was a high ranking worker in the government of Babylon. His official title was cupbearer for King Artaxerxes. He would be

“A man can receive only what is given him from heaven” (John 3:27). John the Baptist was in the business of bringing sinners to the place of repentance by baptizing them and teaching them about the coming Messiah. Over time, he had developed quite a customer base of disciples. Yet when the promised Messiah showed

“…you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8). Building a good team is key to the success of any enterprise. Jesus chose twelve unique individuals to build His world-changing enterprise. He intentionally chose several who had similar backgroundsPeter, James, and John

“But this He said to test him, for He Himself knew what He would do” (John 6:6). Jesus and the disciples had just crossed the Sea of Galilee and multitudes followed Him because of the miracles they saw Him do. He was about to speak to them when Jesus realized it was dinner time and