Entrepreneurs are more than those actively involved in building a business enterprise. Truth be told, an “entrepreneur” is someone who takes possession of a venture or idea and assumes responsibility for the outcome; it’s someone who takes control of his or her life and assumes responsibility for it. A “Christian entrepreneur” does that to [...]
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What Daniel Could Teach Workplace Believers
This is a guest post from Leon de Rijke
In addition to being a great Bible hero Daniel was a great example of a godly person in the workplace. And there are some timeless lessons that we could learn from him, here are some:
He worked in an unbelieving environment–Like many of us today, Daniel worked in an environment [...]
Why Going the Extra Mile is Even More Necessary in This Recession
Due to the recent economic indicators we all have reason to believe that a recovery is on the horizon. This couldn’t come a better time for us battered by this recession. However, one prediction points to a “jobless recovery” for right now. What this means is that businesses may not be on a hiring spree [...]
What is God’s Purpose in This Unemployment (part 1)
The Labor Department recently reported that the U.S. economy shed only 11,000 jobs in November. This means that job shedding has slowed and this may be the next step to job growth. And with the unemployment rate at 10% (one area even having a high of 30%) any step up is something to be grateful for.
According to ADP, 7.4 million [...]
Why God Blesses People Who Go the Extra Mile
The term “extra mile” has become a catch phrase to many. Some dismiss it as a theory that can’t be applied to “real business.” But they’re wrong! It’s an enduring principle of life that pushes people from the background to the forefront. And those organizations and businesses that practice it seem to enjoy insurance against failure, irrelevance, and consumer [...]
