Since January, when our book was published, I had traveled almost every month–sometimes more than twice a month–and often to other countries. I needed a break from traveling. At home we looked forward to No Travel November.
Read MoreAnd from that place, that pitiful canyon of a grave of sorrow, that dark place of deep and debilitating depression…we emerge, because He, Himself, experienced that place of death before us; and He emerged from the grave triumphant, complete, and in glory!
Read MoreSo, how does one address difficult and bewildering problems in life? One option is to live life “in day-tight compartments,” and, in that day, to do three things: work, pray, and relax
Read MoreInstead of worrying that our happiness requires following a linear path to a specific outcome, how can we learn to be content in whatever circumstance we are in?
Read MoreWorkplaces that eliminate email notifications, discourage out-of-hours communication and reduce email volume, save money and improve efficiency. When individual workers process their inbox less often, rather than continuously, they experience less stress without losing responsiveness.
Read MoreBeing a parent and an entrepreneur can feel like two separate jobs, but you might be surprised how your role as a parent parallels your role as a founder.
Read MoreIf we keep it as simple as possible, I believe that the heart of the Sabbath is found in the imperative used, the verb that gives the action we are to follow: “remember”.
Read MoreWith a clear God-centered, Biblically-based vision, we see that life compartments like public and private, career or family, and secular or spiritual are misguiding. All life contexts are important, and all have to work. God’s calling is for us to live a unified life with a consistent message in all of life.
Read MoreWaking at 2 a.m., I (Peter) heard Laurel rush to the restroom. Groggily, I entered the bathroom to rub her back while she bent over the toilet. “Can I get you anything?” I tenderly asked.
Read MoreHow do you create healthier work-life balance in a consulting industry that is notorious for extensive travel and extremely long hours?
Read MoreEntrepreneurship can be incredibly lonely. Investing for kingdom purposes may confuse peers in the industry and further isolate FDEs and FDIs.
Read MoreHear how Shannon and Bryan Miles built a $100 million virtual based company while living under the same roof.
Read MoreLilian Radke reduced turnover from 85% to less than 14% all while being a young mom of little kids doing a business she was told was a “mans world” and winning small business of the year in Massachusetts for 2018 and woman owned enterprise of the year for new England in 2018.
Read MoreBeing married can be challenging enough at times but throw in the aspect of running a business and it gets even more complicated. Divorce lawyers estimate that divorce among entrepreneurial couples are 5-10% higher than the average.
Read MoreFocus takes intentional effort and can feel difficult at times, especially in the midst of massive uncertainty. But by following these tips, it is possible to be present most of the time when you’re working or in your personal time.
Read MoreI had formally stepped down as Director of Operations and Service Pastor of a church I loved. I had come with dreams and hopes of making a difference in the church and the city of Los Angeles, something our church had done for over 30 years, and with international impact and influence.
Read MoreMuch of leadership content these days is about hustling, doing more with less, increasing productivity in general, and on and on and on. There is even discussion about “side hustles,” “plus time,” or “google time.”
Read MoreI realized what I did no longer mattered. Instead, why I did my job was going to be my driver. Whether I worked at this company or another, my why was going to be about impacting others.
Read MoreWe spend a lot of time looking for people to go and build into, but if we’re not careful, we can completely overlook our own kids! Intentional investments into our kids will have a greater impact than anything else we do. Kids want our time more than anything. Our presence over our provision.
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