Devotions for a Busy Business Person

Devotions for a Busy Business Person, no. 234 – Just Move My brother-in-law Jim and I had a long talk the other night about faith and family. He asked me of my journey with Christ, especially how Terri and I landed up in challenging countries spreading the Good News. As I reflected on our journey, I realised God works best with a stone (me) that is already moving. “For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be...

Devotions for a Busy Business Person, no. 233 – Remembrance Day I am in England, and here like Canada we celebrate Remembrance Day, paying tribute to the fallen and those who served in war.   “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbour and hate your enemy.’  But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,  that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes...

Title – Devotions for a Busy Business Person, no. 232 – Legacy Terri’s mother, Jill, passed away this week. As the matriarch of the family, she leaves an enduring legacy that extends generations. “In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 5:16 My hope is that you, too, will leave a legacy through running your ethical...

Devotions for a Busy Business Person, no. 231 – Open & Apostolic Terri and I just finished leading a Marriage Encounter weekend, a time where we help couples with good marriages develop great marriages. Through these devotions, I have a similar passion, helping you develop your good business into a great one. “Again Jesus said, ‘Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.’” John 20:21 One of the...

Devotions for a Busy Business Person, no. 230 – Immediately Recently, the experience of quickly delivering a project reminded me of the power of acting immediately—of seizing the moment to get things done as soon as the opportunity arises. Going on from there, (Jesus) saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in a boat with their father Zebedee, preparing their nets. Jesus called them,  and...

Devotions for a Busy Business Person, no. 229 – You are not alone There are times, sitting in your office, when you might feel very alone. You may feel you are the only one in your area trying to run an ethical business to the glory of God and for social and environmental good.  “I have seven thousand people left in Israel who have never bowed down before Baal and whose mouths have never kissed his idol.” 1 Kings 19:18 I just got...