“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 […]
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Mar
Mar
“Then an angel appeared to Him from heaven, strengthening Him.” (Luke 22:43) Feeling Alone Leaders are like pioneers. They discover new territory; helping others follow to make it productive and beneficial for mankind. At times they feel alone. Jesus felt alone in the Garden of Gethsemane. He was about to open up a new territory […]
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Mar
Mar
“And people should eat and drink and enjoy the fruits of their labor, for these are gifts from God. ” (Ecclesiastes 3:13) Spring Break Rewards Many of us take a Spring Break from our careers, so take a quick break right now and enjoy this short clip. We’re skiing with some friends, which is always […]
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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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Feb
Feb
“Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men.” (Ephesians 6:7) Meet Kelly Clark KELLY CLARK is easily the winningest in halfpipe history, male or female, with 70 wins in competition. Kelly Clark’s meteoric rise established a legacy, and expectations of greatness that only she can top. Kelly scooped a mind-blowing 23 podiums […]
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Feb
Feb
“Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it.” (1 Corinthians 9:24) Defining Success Sports Superstars are a success in the eyes of the world. But success for a Christian can be defined as finding God’s […]
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Jan
Jan
I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:14) Reaching Your Goals And Dreams When I was a young boy I wanted to become a great skier. I loved everything about skiing. The snow, the challenge, the risk, overcoming fear, and of course… the positive […]
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Jan
Jan
“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 […]
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Jan
Jan
“I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” (John 10:10) Abundant Life is a Totally Unique Life Abundant life is being fully engaged in life. Being fully engaged means being: Physically Energized (Body) Emotionally Connected (Soul) Mentally Focused (Soul) Spiritually Aligned (Spirit) Skiing is an activity that […]
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Jan
Jan
“For I am the LORD, I do not change;” (Malachi 3:6) How Do I Live A Perfect Life? With all the resolutions to change for the better this year, I am reminded that there is One who does not change. The LORD. He is my standard, my plumb line, my example. He’s a tough act […]
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Dec
Dec
“And you shall remember the LORD your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day.” (Deuteronomy 8:18) God gives you grace. Take some time to remember His favor towards you in 2017 and give […]
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Dec
Dec
“Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night.” (Luke 2:8) Healing On The Job One Sunday a humble member of our congregation shared an experience he had at work. While watching a taped worship service he felt a tingling in his knee. He […]
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Dec
Dec
“Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another”. (I John 4:11) Sound of Hope On our way home from Portland, Laurie and I decided to do a little Christmas shopping. It was cold and snowing. The memorable bell was faithfully ringing as we scurried past the red kettle out of […]
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Dec
Dec
“It all begins with a Jewish priest, Zechariah, who lived when Herod was king of Judea.” (Luke 1:5 NLT) With Advent season upon us, let’s reflect once more on the “Christmas Story”, because it has a lot to do with your story. God stuff begins when you least expect it. The Christmas story begins with Zachariah […]
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Nov
Nov
“If anyone serves Me, let him follow Me; and where I am, there My servant will be also. If anyone serves Me, him my Father will honor.” (John 12:26) Insert Your Activity In The Blank If anyone serves Me ( […]
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Nov
Nov
“Instead you will follow the example of those who are going to inherit God’s promises because of their faith and patience.” (Hebrews 6:12) Who Was The Thanksgiving Pilgrim? The Thanksgiving Pilgrim story is a great example of faith and patience; vision and sacrifice. These “pilgrim” Christians, also known as Separatists were seeking a way to […]
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Nov
Nov
“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” (1 Corinthians 15:58) Be a Strong Tower You are called to project stability in an unstable world to those around you. On the way home from a business trip […]
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Nov
Nov
“Blessed are those who are peacemakers for they shall be called sons of God.” (Matthew 5:9) The Peacemaker | Pillar #7 Let’s review and finish building Wisdom’s House. Foundation: Fear of the Lord Pillar #1: Humility Pillar #2: Mourning Pillar #3: Meekness Pillar #4: Righteousness Pillar #5: Mercy Pillar #6: Purity Pillar #7: Peacemaker A […]
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Oct
Oct
“Blessed are those who are pure in heart for they shall see God.” (Matthew 5:8) Coming Clean Be really true, really real, a soul of purity and light. This is how you’ll see God at work in your business and your life… We came across this video a while back. It illustrates the culture of advertising […]
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Oct
Oct
“The merciful man does good for his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.” (Proverbs 11:17) Be Merciful To That P.I.A. We had a customer who could be a real pain in the rear. Not too many folks liked being around him. He was arrogant, selfish, inconsiderate, and sickly sweet to […]
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Oct
Oct
“The silver-haired head is a crown of glory, if it is found in the way of righteousness.” (Proverbs 16:31) As you can see, Scott has a huge crown of glory! Seriously, it was only by God’s mercy and grace that he came into God’s Kingdom in 1979, his senior year in college. Click here to […]
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Oct
Oct
“… and Jesus said to them, ‘Do business till I come.” (Luke 19:13) Ready For His Return Jesus wants His followers to have the right focus while waiting expectantly for His return, so He shares a parable in Luke 19 about taking risk. This story clearly communicates that we are to “do business till He […]
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Oct
Oct
“Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom.” (James 3:13 ) Pillar of Meekness Meekness is the third pillar in the House of Wisdom. This means you value listening to understand versus debating to be right. Easier said then done, especially […]
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Oct
Oct
“The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning, but the heart of the fool is in the house of pleasure.” (Ecclesiastes 7:4) Prayer For Those Who Mourn We post this on the morning after the horrific massacre in Las Vegas. It was scheduled before we knew what had taken place. Life is […]
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Sep
Sep
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.” (Matthew 5:3) More Life From Less… of what? Building a business or career is like building a house. You begin with the foundation. We discovered that the foundation of Wisdom’s House is the “fear of the Lord”, another way of saying “trust […]
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Sep
Sep
“Wisdom has built her house, she has hewn out her seven pillars.” (Proverbs 9:1) Hidden Snares Across from our home, in full view of our home office window, some amateur out-of-state developers built a spec house. These guys saw others build expensive homes and sell them for big profits, and figured they could do the […]
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Aug
Aug
“Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it.” (1 Corinthians 9:24) London 2017 Usain Bolt made one final attempt to be the fastest man on the planet in the London games. But this time he […]
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Aug
Aug
“And made me a polished shaft; in His quiver He has hidden Me.” (Isaiah 49:2) Athletes train for their Olympic moment. This is their time. Archery is an Olympic sport that garners very little media attention, but offers a great spiritual truth. A Polished Shaft This speaks of true flight and accuracy- i.e. character– like […]