Posts made in July, 2025

Devotions for a Busy Business Person, no. 269 – The path you build Terri and I just got back from a four day break at Nekinan Lodge and Victoria District National Historic Site, where we learned about the peoples that first forged a home in this land. “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?I am making a way in the wilderness…” Isaiah 43:19 As we walked the prairie hills and on...

Devotions for a Busy Business Person, no. 268 – Resilience As you have probably surmised, I do not see business as a secular pursuit solely for profit. Since you are a reader of this post, I suspect you think the same. Bringing value to this good earth and its people is a spiritual endeavour, infused with environmental and social purpose, aimed at the financial goal of flourishing. It’s challenging work often marked by setbacks. So...

Devotions for a Busy Business Person, no. 267 – They don’t play by the same rules You are a faith-oriented businessperson. You work hard to show integrity, honesty and consistency in your business. You deliver value that exceeds the price you charge. But there is a good chance the people you deal with daily in your business don’t follow the same rules. “I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and...

Devotions for a Busy Business Person, no. 266 – Being the thread Do you know how hard it is to transplant fennel?  “Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin…” — Zechariah 4:10 (NLT) Last week I worked at my daughter’s and son’s-in-law farm. I was tasked to plant fennel seedlings in the bed. I didn’t know the spacing. I didn’t know the depth they needed. I didn’t know how to get...