Profit is defined as a gain, benefit and/or advantage. Thus, who doesn't prefer to profit in life? Even more powerful is when we learn to define profitability through God's eyes, rather than the world's. Here are a few of the ways, God reveals His Kingdom gains: Desire: What do we desire most? Is it more …
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Alluring Lures
Recently, during a speaking engagement, it was discovered the individuals we were working with all shared something in common - they had forgotten, or given up on their dreams. Why? Because they were in survival mode. They were struggling to simply make ends meet and whatever passion they once had was gone. The opportunity, of …
Fly Courageous
It can be difficult to maintain focus when we are bombarded with distractions and detractions pulling us from our divine destinations. Yet for the courageous Christian, willing to obey and trust God with whatever consequences come our way, the rewards are worth the sacrifice, especially in the areas seemingly under the highest assault: Faith: …
Short Changing What?
Working in the world of finance presents me with the unique opportunity to interact with various types of people and businesses at an intimate level. For money is something quite personal to everyone. Whether they have a lot, or a little, money impacts them all; and over the years, I have found some possess a …
Got Protection?
We live in a world of uncertainty and yet many continue to live right on the edge, as if tomorrow will never come. However, as we know, there is no stopping time and tomorrows soon add into weeks, months and years - and before we know it, our time is up. Sadly, many fail to …
Harvest Tap
I recently took my son on a mission trip to South Africa accompanied by several other men from my church. Although, this is a beautiful country with indescribable landscapes, the hills are scattered with townships - the underdeveloped living areas that serve as stark remnants to the country's apartheid past. Interestingly, as we entered the …
Stressed?
I routinely have the opportunity to speak at events where many of the attendees are over the age of fifty. Although, I'm not quite fifty yet, my age group does share something in common with several of those in attendance - the notorious mid-life crisis! This life event tends to strike those in their 40s …
God Playing Favorites?
Occasionally, someone will innocently ask me if I have a favorite child. Initially, I had a hard time understanding this question. For each of my children challenge me, bless me and fulfill me in various and different ways. Granted, sometimes, one is easier than the other to discipline, correct and/or instruct, but I honestly have …
Invest For Success
We all desire success for ourselves, our families, our businesses and quite frankly, anything we're affiliated with. However, how do we go about accomplishing all this? Thankful, the answer is surprisingly simple and can be applied by practically anyone regardless of their background, credentials, difficulties and/or present opportunities. The greatest challenge is making the shift …
Chains To Change
We've all seen enormous elephants at the circus, or other public venues, kept in place with a small chain tied to their leg. Doesn't the elephant realize it can easily break the chain with barely a tug? Yet, it doesn't even try for the same reason many us allow things to keep us chained far …
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