Poor Communication is the Number One Reason for Disagreements, Part 2
Written Communication is Really the Only Way to Avoid This Problem I have written multiple times about communication and the problems that come from the lack of communication. Most of the time this has been focused on communication between construction contractors and customers. This is certainly a problem, but can also be a problem between […]
Peter Becomes Bold and We Need to Do the Same
The First Next Step in Building God’s Kingdom Here on Earth Last week we discussed Jesus’ earthly journey coming to an end and how Peter got scared and denied knowing Jesus. Admitting to knowing and following Jesus can be a scary thing still for us today. I also told you that Jesus’ death wasn’t the […]
What is it About TOOLS That Building Contractors Love So Much?
Wielding a Power Tool Gives Us a Sense of Control and Respect Last week we discussed how to build the construction company of your dreams with a plan and the right tools. We talked about how scary it is to step out of your comfort zone and try something new. We also discussed how this […]
Peter Says He Doesn’t Know Jesus…What Are You Going to Say?
Going Through the Last Days of Jesus’ Life Sorry about being a day late getting this post published. I would like to blame it on this being a short holiday week, but that wouldn’t be totally true. The short week may have played a small part, but it’s more to do with simply being busy. […]
How to Build the Construction Company of Your Dreams
It’s Like Building Anything…You Need a Plan and the Right Tools Labor Day is coming up on Monday. It’s the only Monday holiday that I don’t work. Actually, there are only three holidays each year that I don’t work. Those being Christmas, New Years Day and Labor Day. I celebrate Christmas because it is the […]
We Need to Build Our Lives on a Solid Foundation Using the Right Cornerstone
The Problem is That Most Amateurs Think They Know More Than the Builder As a builder I understand the importance of building on a solid foundation. Sure, it’s harder and takes more work than building on sand. Amateurs often look at the quicker, less expensive way of constructing. The problem is that the short-term gain […]
How Do I Decide What’s Most Important on My “To Do List”?
Knowing This Could Be the Difference of Life and Death for Your Business I’ve written on this topic of time management and prioritizing things a lot. This is because it is a big problem that can determine whether your company will live or die. There are so many things trying to get on the “to […]
A Map is a Great Way to Figure Out Where to Go
The Problem Is That It’s Much Harder to Get There if You Don’t Follow It If you want to go from here to there, maps are a great way to figure out the route you want to take. They can show us the roads to drive, rivers that have to be crossed and mountains that […]
How Can You Protect that Big Investment in Your Home?
The Best Way is to Have a Home Maintenance Plan It’s hot here in Kansas right now and doesn’t look like it will be cooling down any time soon. They’re predicting 100+ degree weather for the next several days. That makes me sweat just thinking about it. Having said that…I realize that we’re just a […]
Having Faith the Size of a Mustard Seed Can Move Mountains
What Do One Sheep, One Coin, and Two Sons Have in Common? This sounds like the start of a joke, doesn’t it. But in reality, there’s an important message here. Not that jokes can’t have important messages. Jokes are a form of stories, and we can all relate to stories. Stories help us to see […]