Prayer is How We Communicate with God
This Includes Saying Thank You Communication is a process by which information is exchanged between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs, or behaviors. It is the transmitting of information. It is a two-way street; it goes both ways. Too often when we pray, we’re focused on asking God for things we want, and […]
It’s Up to You to Get Unstuck
You Have the Power of Choice There’s a saying, “A rut is a grave with both ends kicked out.” Too often we get in a rut and don’t even realize we’re there. This is how operating a construction company can be. Plodding back and forth, doing all those things that need to be done, never […]
Stacking Stones Is a Good Reminder
Prayer Is How We Communicate with God Relationships where there is no communication don’t last. A relationship is two or more people being connected. It’s hard to connect in any meaningful way without communication. Communication is how we let others know what we’re thinking and feeling. Granted, different people communicate differently, but when there is […]
Who Knew That I Was an Entrepreneur?
That Was Never My Plan Most people in construction would not consider themselves entrepreneurs. They see themselves as self-employed. There’s not a huge difference between the two, but it is significant. It’s the difference between working in your business or working on your business. Someone who is self-employed is earning income from their own business, […]
The Old, Old Story Becomes New
Making a Case for Christ Some of my earliest memories are going to my Grandparents (my mom’s parents) on Sunday evenings. This was a great time with cousins and aunts and uncles. Sometimes we would all go with them to their small country church. One of the songs I remember singing at their church is […]
How Much is Your Time Worth?
Wow, a Lot More Than I Thought Recently I’ve been extremely busy and working hard trying to get things done. I know that the length of my list is my choice. Busy lives are nothing unusual, especially for those of us working in construction. So, how can we be more productive and decide what things […]
The Final Step of Peter’s Journey
What Does it Mean to Let Jesus IN? Over the past several weeks we’ve been going through the journey of Peter getting to know Jesus and the development of their relationship. This week we’ll discuss the final step of that process. Have you noticed how all the previous messages have included words starting with the […]
Ideas Without Actions Aren’t Any Good
To Build the Business of Your Dreams You Must Take Action “I AM A PERSON OF ACTION.” “My future is immediate. I will grasp it with both hands and carry it with running feet. When I am faced with the choice of doing nothing or doing something, I will always choose to act!” – Colonel […]
To Whom Would We Go?
Peter Has Foot-in-Mouth Disease We all have experienced cases of foot-in-mouth disease, but it seems that Peter has a severe case. There are several instances of Peter talking (or acting) before thinking. There was the time when Peter, James and John are with Jesus on the mount of transfiguration. While Jesus was praying, “the appearance […]
How to Keep Your Business from Getting Out of Balance
Be Careful with Short Legged Tables Have you ever felt like your business and/or your life were out of balance? It’s a little like a three-legged table with a short leg…kind of wobbly. I know I have felt this way and sometimes still do. You have probably heard the saying ‘feast or famine’. This seems […]