November 2024

Building a business takes time and persistence, much like filling the clouds with rain before they pour. Consider someone starting out with a new business idea. In the beginning, they might only get one customer for every hundred they pitch to. It can feel discouraging, but every day they improve their pitch, sharpen their delivery, […]

Ecclesiastes 11:3 says, “If the clouds be full of rain, they empty themselves upon the earth.” This verse teaches us about cause and effect and reminds us not to wait for perfect conditions before taking action. Often, we delay starting our mission, hoping for everything to align perfectly. But life rarely works that way. Instead,

When you commit fully to your God-given mission, the potential for tremendous impact, influence, and rewards is limitless. Peter’s question in Matthew 19:27 reflects a concern many of us share: What’s in it for me? Jesus’ response assures us that when we make sacrifices for His sake, we are not only storing treasures in heaven

As a creative, business-minded Christian, Matthew 10:16 offers wisdom that is both practical and spiritual: “Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.” This verse reminds us to stay cautious in a world that doesn’t always have our best interests at

In life, your relationships are some of your most valuable assets. Proverbs 18:24 (ESV) says, “A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” Loving and building trust in your relationships should always be a top priority. People gravitate toward those who genuinely care

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s (LP) presidential candidate for 2023, recently made comments that have proved controversial: productivity and practical progress are often sidelined in favor of excessive religious gatherings and political spectacle in Nigeria. He suggests that replacing church vigils with night shifts could boost the nation’s productivity, sparking a wider debate on the

Prayer isn’t just another “key” to success—it’s the key to unlocking your full potential. The physical world we see is shaped by unseen spiritual forces, and prayer helps us connect with those forces, giving us true insight and direction. In today’s world, some people may push aside prayer in favor of what seems more “practical,”

Business is more than just buying and selling. You can think about it as an organization built around a meaningful mission. When you think of a solid business, you’re really looking at a team of leaders working together to deliver a promise, a specific value that its clients rely on. A mission brings direction, purpose,

It’s easy to start with a sincere mission but end up building “castles in the air” without realizing it. To check if your work is bearing real fruit, begin by looking at the results you’re producing. Jesus said, “by their fruits you shall know them” (Matthew 7:15-20). What are the fruits of your labor? Are

If you’re mission-minded, it’s crucial to examine and clarify your true motivations and intentions. Many people who believe they’re pursuing a God-given mission are actually more focused on appearances than action. They may look busy or passionate, but in reality, they’re “paper tigers”—all talk, without real substance or results. Their work is like building castles