Devotions for a Busy Business Person

Muddle Christ – Devotions for a Busy Business Person, no. 222  Tim, a colleague of mine, was praying for me after a rich conversation. He prayed that I ‘model Christ’. I heard, ‘muddle Christ’. I am pretty good at muddling Christ.  “…and among the lampstands was someone like a son of man, dressed in a robe reaching down to his feet and with a golden sash around his chest. The hair on his head was white like wool, as white...

Of all the types of capital needed to be a business person, Hope is the most valuable. Hope gives heart, the willingness to persevere. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 “Hope has two beautiful daughters; their names are Anger and Courage. Anger at the way things are, and Courage to see they do not remain as...

Closer than a sister (or brother)Devotions for a Busy Business Person, no. 220 Greetings from Canada after a rich time in Central Asia. “Some friendships do not last, but some friends are more loyal than brothers.” Proverbs 18:24 I have the joy of knowing those who work with me almost seamlessly. Some of them receive this devotional: They anticipate what is needed, They get their side of the job done, and They tell me when I am full...

Devotions for a Busy Business Person, no. 196 – Joy “ Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10 “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” Philippians 4:4 Yesterday, I had the privilege to speak at The King’s University BAM...

Devotions for a Busy Business Person, no. 26 – Finish the Race 2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. ’Tis better to have fought and lost, than never to have fought at all,’ Arthur Hugh Clough Ken is a friend of mine and a retired businessman; he had several businesses including laundromats and rental properties amongst others. Some went well, some did not, but as he told me last...