Strategies@Work Podcast

Most professing Christians view Christianity as important to their eternal state, however, relative to this life, they view it as not that important. In other words, they view Christianity as a lifestyle option. You could call this “casual Christianity.”

Gleanings - October 2010

All organizations—for profit and not for profit—desire to achieve success. The former generally define success in terms of financial profit and the latter define success in terms of social profit.

Gleanings - September 2010

Live like Jesus, who always sought to do the will of God according to the ways of God. He discerned both the will of God and the ways of God through prayer and study of the Bible. Hence, make prayer and Bible study a habit in your organization. When your organization is committed to discerning and doing the will of God according to the ways of God, then you may find that some of your physical need...

Gleanings - August 2010

It is self-evident that building a house, or any structure, on sand will not work, for when the inevitable storm comes, the foundation will fail. We all know this reality in the world of construction, but what about in building organizations? Here is your business tip. Make it a priority in your organization to teach and train everyone in a biblical worldview of life and work. This should be consi...

In the postmodern world of today there is much conversation about individual rights and entitlements. A common mantra is "What's in it for me?" This narcissistic attitude seems to be ubiquitous. No matter where I travel or whom I talk with, there is the common worldview of self-centered entitlement. Living by faith in the workplace is about discerning and doing the will of God both individually an...

Gleanings - June 2010

To enjoy favor and blessings in your organization, you must build a culture based on a biblical worldview, which, by definition, is rooted in the singular worship of God alone. One of the corollaries is that you must aggressively search out, expose, and eliminate any greedy practices.

Gleanings - May 2010

There was a pastor who wanted to build a new church building. Fund-raising efforts proved inadequate. So one Sunday, the pastor announced that he was going to pull out what he called "the big guns," which meant that he was going to pray.

Gleanings - April 2010

Today’s culture is marked by broken homes, generally the result of a man and woman who are unhappy with their relationship and one or both feel entitled to personal happiness. In my experience, most couples assume there will be little impact on their children. This presupposition is clearly self-serving and, from what I have read and experienced, it is incorrect.

Gleanings - March 2010

Life is rife with problems both for individuals and organizations. Problems are situations and circumstances that impair our ability to achieve objectives as individuals and as organizations. Successful people and organizations are great problem-solvers. A sound understanding of reality is the starting point. It is foundational. Problems are rooted in reality and if reality is not well understood,...

Gleanings - February 2010

As a hiring criterion, few would include the quality of being filled with the Spirit of God. Such an attribute almost seems out of place because we don't connect God and the workplace.

Gleanings - January 2010

Most people attend college to gain the knowledge required to earn the money that will enable them to live the lifestyle that they want. Hence after college, learning is not a high priority for most. Is this wise? Should we stop learning?

Gleanings - December 2009

What does God think of the workplace? A businessman asked his pastor this question. The reply was two words—not much. This perspective is all too common. Many believe that work is little more than a necessary evil—something that we have to do to make money. To these people the workplace is, at best, a place to evangelize and, of course, to practice ethics. But what does Scripture say? Does God car...

Gleanings - October 2009

Gleanings - September 2009

Don’t succumb to the world’s definition of success. Be vigilant about attacking greed in your own life and in the lives of your associates. Model for others the reality that true lasting success is based on obedience to God.