As a Christian entrepreneur, you probably spend a good deal of time talking to God about your business. • “God, please help me find new clients.” • “Lord, show me how to unlock that perfect blend of marketing and advertising.” • “Father, direct me to the best alliance partners that will lead to faster growth.” […]
Fresh Paint (Guest Blogger Joann Blewett)
Photo by Flickr (Rhino Neal) When my husband and I moved into our home years ago, it was in need of fresh paint and repair. The garage was dark and dingy, but it wasn’t on our “to do” list right away. It was covered with greasy fingerprints, holes that needed patching, and nails randomly protruding […]
Awaken Your Soul (Guest Blogger Joann Blewett)
Photo by Flickr (Derek Keats) I was standing on the edge looking down at the beautiful, turquoise water below. Should I jump? The water was calm but my stomach was churning. As I looked behind me, in the distance I could see friends smiling and waving for me to come back. This is the image […]
Conquer Procrastination … Permanently! (Guest Blogger Julie Fleming, JD)
We’ve all been there. You have lots to do. But instead of doing the work on your plate, you find yourself mindlessly checking Facebook, organizing your recipes, cleaning your desk again. Anything and everything (sometimes including productive activity) except the work you really need to do. And you wonder yet again, how did I get […]
Change (Guest Blogger Rev. Carol Pazdersky)
Change is the only constant. Whether you are talking about your personal life or your professional life, the one thing you can count on is change. I was reminded of this timeless truth as I prepare to move from one large church to two small churches and move from my home to a different one. […]
An Experiment In Prayer (Guest Blogger Rev. Carol Pazdersky)
Photo by Elizabeth Horn Have you ever tried to pray only to find yourself making grocery lists in your head or planning a vacation? Do you sometimes find your mind dwelling on a work-related matter rather than God in prayer? I hear from a lot of people — both men and women — that they […]
Be Good to Yourself (Guest Blogger Rev. Carol Pazdersky)
Be good to yourself: gentle, patient, and kind. This may seem obvious—but so many of us are like Alice in Wonderland: we give ourselves very good advice, but we very seldom take it! As the season of holidays and holy days ramps us, it is important to take time to remember who we are and […]
How Do You Make Sound Business Decisions as a Christian Solopreneur? (Business Mentor Jory Fisher)
I’m curious. How do you make sound business decisions as a Christian solopreneur? According to the renowned go-to source Urban Dictionary, a Christian is: A person who believes that Christ is their Savior. A person who believes that Jesus of Israel was/is the Son of God and was everything He claimed to be. According to […]
Spiritual Practices That Work! (Guest Blogger Rev. Carol Pazdersky)
Have you ever felt like a tree being whipped about in a storm? The competing needs of family, friends, community, and career have tossed me from one crisis to the next during seasons of bad weather. It’s spiritual practices that keep me grounded…spiritual practices that work. During such times, I am glad to be rooted […]
Being Used For God’s Purposes (Guest Blogger Karen Graves)
How are you being used for God’s purposes? At a church pool party a couple of years ago, one of the children in the congregation had a near fatal drowning incident. As you can imagine it was traumatic for all involved. As scary as it was, it was proof positive of the power of God […]
