Take a deep breathe… ok… you have officially done all the relaxing you can do for ahead of an operational review of your business processes… just kidding.. these are just some basic tips to get you started.
Yesterday, I mentioned that it can often be a good idea to take a step back and really examine if your business is as efficient as it could be. Often, we are creatures of habit and can get stuck in a rut. Today is a day to break out!
Step 1) Don’t take on more than is necessary. Rather than attempt… Continue Reading
Recently; I decided to clean out my garage. In the last few years, I have managed to store enough items in my garage to fill a small dumpster and to certify my membership in the national association for 
amateur hoarders. While it always seemed like a good idea to keep each item I had accumulated, I did not realize the chaos that my haven of mementos and knick knacks was growing into. Whether it is a high school yearbook, old empty buckets of paint, or gardening tools, my garage had become a place to store both… Continue Reading
We completed day 4, learning that casting our cares upon the Lord, give Him ownership. Now empowered with our new found understanding of this fact, we are being sent to make an impact with our business’. In our 5th and final day of our “Total Business Makeover”, we will examine how to keep your business on the right track.
The LORD went ahead of them. He guided them during the day with a pillar of cloud, and he provided light at night with a pillar of fire. This allowed them to travel by day
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In day 3 we discussed, identifying what is in your hand, and established that God is calling our gifts, talents, abilities, ambitions, and business’ into to forefront of our makeovers. At the very beginning of our day 4 discussion, we find God telling Moses’, to cast down his staff.
“And he said, Cast it on the ground. And he cast it on the ground, and it became a serpent; and Moses fled from before it. – Exodus 4:3 KJV
I know, your reaction is “Say What?” Didn’t we just establish that Moses staff was symbolic of… Continue Reading
Have you been taking the time to pause, and pray these last couple of days? Have you decided to release control of your business, into the capable hands of God? If not, you may want to revisit days 1 & 2 before moving on. I pray that the time of prayer and reflection caused some desires to kindle in your heart. So what’s next? Well this is where the fun starts.
Identify What’s in Your Hand
Identify what you have in your hand. In Moses’ life, he was obviously overwhelmed by the awesome things that happened that day.… Continue Reading
Yesterday, in Day 1 of our Total Impact Business Makeover, we discussed making time to pause, and get a closer look at the daily burning bush moments. Today we want to address a matter of the heart, which absolutely has to follow, the pause.
As we revisit Moses’ encounter with God, we see God revealed the plan of what, He would accomplish through Moses. (Exodus 3:5-22) Yet, not before He established himself as the sovereign God of heaven.
And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt
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Do you actively seek God’s purpose for your life, and desire to make a real difference in the world, through business? Is that desire, a reality? I would like to share with you 5 truths in 5 days from God’s word that will reveal how Christian businesses can do great things, while bringing God glory. One of the most recognized accounts in Biblical history, gives us insight into how God chooses to impact the lives of his people. In the book of Exodus, God met Moses, a shepherd by trade, while he was engaging in his enterprise. God… Continue Reading
This week at the National Prayer Breakfast, we had the opportunity to watch our nations President discuss the power of prayer and call Jesus Christ “my Lord and Savior”. Regardless of our individual political party, or personal opinions on President Obama, all Christians can be thankful that we have a president who puts Jesus Christ at the forefront of his prayer time.
This blog is not a soapbox for political posturing, but rather an open dialogue on the cross section between business and the Christian faith. Obama’s prayer had some very interesting points that I think all Christian… Continue Reading
I am persuaded that the number one obstacle for aspiring business owners is fear. I have spoken to many people who would love to start their own business, yet fear keeps them from moving forward. If you are reading this post, and are already a business owner, don’t think that you are totally off the hook. Existing business owners are not exempt from these fears. Fear can also keep you as a business owner from taking your business to the next level.
Fear of the future often creeps into our lives as anxiety. This anxiety can manifest itself… Continue Reading
I recently read an article in The New York Times on the struggles the micro-finance industry is currently facing. While there are a number of reputable organizations working to use micro-credit loans as a way to reduce poverty, it appears as though there are certain 
organizations that have realized they can use this technique in a way to steal more money away from those who do not have much to begin with.
For those of you who are not already familiar with micro-credit loans, they are a tool some banks and non-profit organizations have… Continue Reading
Step 1) Don’t take on more than is necessary. Rather than attempt… Continue Reading
