He That Watereth

In the journey of building a business, it’s easy to get swept away by the excitement of new ideas. While creativity and vision are crucial, they are not enough on their own. Without diligent execution, even the best ideas remain just that—ideas. Proverbs 14:23 (ESV) reminds us, “In all toil there is profit, but mere […]

Whether you’re running a nonprofit, your own business, or working for someone else, what you do is not as important as why you’re doing it. The crucial thing is to daily examine your heart to determine whether your daily work is a labor of love or not. In our pursuit of success and fulfillment, it’s

There is what we do, and there is why we do what we do. The WHY we do something is always more important than the WHAT. As mission-driven individuals, we must constantly evaluate the motivations behind our actions. In Matthew 7:21-23, Jesus warns us that not everyone who performs good works in His name will

Creativity and spiritual gifts are powerful tools that can impact the world significantly. However, using these gifts without discerning the will of God can lead to serious trouble. In Matthew 7:21-23, Jesus warns that not everyone who performs mighty works in His name will enter the kingdom of heaven. He rebukes those who cast out

Balancing personal relationships with the demands of a mission-driven life can be challenging. This is particularly true when family ties come into play. In Acts 15:36-41, we see a vivid example of this dilemma. Paul and Barnabas, two powerful leaders in the early church, faced a significant disagreement over whether to include John Mark, Barnabas’s

The purpose of our gift of intelligence is for us to increase the utility of every non-intelligent thing around us. As stewards of God’s creation, we are tasked with caring for and preserving the natural world. Our intelligence is a divine gift meant to enhance the world we live in, making it more fruitful and

For your business to stand the test of time, it needs more than just good products or services. It must have an aspirational mission that inspires and guides every decision. Top-tier leadership is crucial, as great leaders steer the business through challenges and opportunities. To sustain this, develop a discipline of thanksgiving, prayer, and meditation.

Many Christians struggle with building successful enterprises because of an internal conflict about whether God approves of trade and setting prices. This struggle often stems from a misunderstanding between trade and greed. Trade involves the profitable exchange of goods and services, which is a legitimate and necessary part of business. Greed, on the other hand,

There is nothing as useless as worrying and fear. These things have zero utility. Jesus said that if worrying does nothing, then why do it in the first place? (Matthew 6:25-34). The Bible teaches us to be anxious for nothing. Instead, embrace a culture of prayer, supplication, and thanksgiving (Philippians 4:6). When you feel anxious

You should pray more than you think. A mission-driven person must understand the importance of prayer as the mission’s engine room. Prayer is central to the mission in ways that non-spiritual people will never understand. When you are unable to make meaningful progress with your work, it is typically due to a lack of clarity.