Successful Business is More Than Earning a Lot of Money
It’s Also About Saving It The past couple of weeks, we’ve been talking about money problems as they relate to self-employed businesses. The struggles like not getting paid by customers and not being prepared for unexpected equipment costs. This week, Gene’s money problems go to a whole new level. ——— It’s March, and the past […]
Do You Want to Get Well?
Then Focus on the Right Thing The next stop on the Lenten journey takes us to the Pool of Bethesda. This was a pool in Jerusalem where sick people gathered, hoping to be healed. Lounging under one of the five porticos (or porches) surrounding the pool, the people waited and watched for an angel to […]
I Don’t Have Enough Money for That
The Money Rut Is Getting Deeper Last week, we learned the importance of having money set aside when planned income doesn’t work out. Gene’s story begins with him driving his truck—the one he just got back from the mechanic. Today, you’ll learn why it was in the shop… and what that cost. ——— As Gene […]
How Do You Feel About Feet Washing?
It’s More Than Just Getting Clean As we continue our Lenten journey, we find ourselves in the Upper Room with Jesus and His disciples. This is the Last Supper, just before Passover. Many of us have heard the story of Jesus washing His disciples’ feet. Because this story is so familiar, it’s easy for its […]
Have You Had Money Problems?
If You Own a Construction Business, I Bet You Have Irregular income is one of the biggest struggles for self-employed construction business owners. Add in a customer who doesn’t pay on time, and things can get even more stressful. Often, these problems could have been avoided with clear communication. Here’s a story about Gene dealing […]
The Wilderness is Not a Fun Place
It’s Often Where We’re Tempted As we continue this Lenten journey through the Holy Lands, we find ourselves in the wilderness. When I hear the term wilderness, I often think of a forest setting—a scary place like the ones in Little Red Riding Hood or Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. But the wilderness where […]
What is Needed for Success?
Organization Is the Key to Success How you define success is an important place to start. Too often, success is defined by what the world says it is, things like a lot of money, a big house, fancy vehicles, and other material possessions. None of these things are necessarily bad. But many times, you see […]
Getting the Journey Started Off Right
How Do We Know Where to Begin? Our journey through the Holy Land with Jesus continues. Over the past couple of weeks, we discussed who Jesus is and His transfiguration. Today we find ourselves on the bank of the Jordan River. This is an important place historically. It is the river that Israel crossed to […]
Scheduling is Pretty Simple…
It Comes Down to Our Priorities Last week we talked about how prioritizing is a big part of scheduling. It’s clear that this is a struggle for many of us. I’ve had several conversations this week about how hard it can be to keep up with everything on the list. And this is something I’ve […]
Real Change Starts on the Inside
What’s In There Will Find Its Way Out The journey of Lent continues. Last week, it began in the chaotic region of Caesarea Philippi, where a large crowd of religious leaders were questioning Jesus. (Matthew 16:1-12) Then the conversation narrows to the twelve disciples, and Jesus asks them, “Who do people say that I am?” […]