“Where no oxen are, the trough is clean; but much increase comes by the strength of an ox.” (Proverbs 14:4) No oxen, no poop to step in when traveling on the Oregon Trail. Living in Idaho has given us the opportunity to see the Oregon Trail ruts left by the pioneers who came to settle […]
Category Archives: Marketplace Ministry
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Mar
Mar
“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” (1 Peter 2:9) Old Yeller Remember the movie Old Yeller? The late Fred Gipson from Mason, Texas wrote the book […]
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Feb
Feb
“Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God.” (2 Corinthians 5:20) Ambassadors For Christ On several of our business trips we have opportunities to meet people as ambassadors for one of the companies we work with. It’s ironic that […]
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Feb
Feb
“And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.” (Ephesians 6:9) Encouragement Words Encourage Your Heart Words of encouragement. Do you realize how powerful they can be? We often gather with friends and business builders for leadership conferences or special events. Whenever […]
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“May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us: establish the work of our hands for us- yes, establish the work of our hands.” (Proverbs 90:17) The Stonemason’s High Noble Calling Three stonemasons were building a cathedral when a stranger wandered by. The first stonemason was toting rocks to a pile near a […]