In a business that desires to please and glorify God, sin in the camp can be disastrous. Addressing sin in your workplace after the fact can be very painful. A more proactive approach is to hire only those who seem to be in a right relationship with God at the time. Movie producer and actor, ...

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Years ago, I served on an advisory board of a national ministry. We were meeting and praying with the executive director to better understand why his ministry seemed to be void of fruit. The deeper we dug, the more puzzled we became. Then the Holy Spirit began working. Days later, the executive director of this ...

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In Joshua 7, the Israelites have been warned not to keep any plunder from their battles. However, after the battle of Jericho, Achan coveted and hid some plunder. Achan’s individual sin resulted in Israel being defeated in their next battle, costing dozens of lives. God blamed, and allowed, the entire nation of Israel to suffer ...

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In Daniel 4, King Nebuchadnezzar asked Daniel to interpret his dream. Daniel begrudgingly warned the king that if he didn’t renounce his sins that God would cause him to lose his kingdom and wander the forest for seven years. Though the king was warned, one year later, the king pridefully declared how great he and ...

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Given the stress, uncertainty, and discomfort of modern business travel, it’s important to recognize how the travel experience can test our faith. A friend recently left a job that had required weekly travel. He loved the airline and hotel loyalty points he accumulated. But once he was no longer on the road every week, ...

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Wise business leaders recognize that there is much that is beyond our control at work and in the world. Business travel is a clear example of that. Changes in airline flight schedules, weather delays, staffing shortages, and even road construction mean we often don’t arrive where we want when we want. Add in fellow travelers ...

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Business travel can hamper our efforts to practice our faith at work. The stress, discomfort, and disruption of routines can focus us exclusively on our immediate situation and away from our faith. I was reminded of that on a recent trip when I saw a man say a particularly ungracious thing to an older ...

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As we celebrate Veterans Day, one value that many Veterans bring to the marketplace, that sometimes is overlooked, is their discipline. The rigorous training many military leaders have received becomes a great asset for the marketplace after they leave the military. Military training leads many to be disciplined and to exhibit self-control. After being in ...

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