In the Fall of 2023, CBMC International’s President, Chris Simpson, gave a compelling address to the CBMC community in Kelowna, British Columbia. His speech, marked by its fervent passion, deeply touched those who attended, leaving a lasting impression on every soul present. The attendees departed the event with hearts ablaze, looking to expand into new … Read more
February 15, 2016 – John D. Beckett Maria had been preparing for this day for several months, and her Saturday morning piano recital was nearly here. She found it difficult to think about anything else. Best of all, she was excited because her daddy would be coming! Her anticipation helped her overlook all the times he … Read more
February 8, 2016 – Austin Pryor and Mark Biller Our clients often come to us seeking advice on what investments to make, when to make those investments, and how to receive the greatest return on the funds they invest. Many proven principles undergird the counsel we give to our clients, but even before we do that, it … Read more
Oct 12, 2015 – Jim Langley Before being deployed to Vietnam in late 1966, I was stationed at a U.S. Army base as a training officer/headquarters company commander for one of the three training battalions. When not working, I spent my spare time improving my golf swing. Golf had become my passion after graduating from college in 1965, … Read more
Sep 21, 2015 – John D. Beckett BUSINESS DILEMMA EDITION Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of monthly editions of “Monday Manna” that will focus on common business dilemmas and ethical issues we confront in the workplace. After a brief summary of the problem, we provide questions for personal consideration or group discussion. … Read more
Sep 14, 2015 – Jim Langley In William Shakespeare’s classic literary work, Hamlet, he includes the famous words, “To be, or not to be – that is the question: Whether is nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune or to take arms against a sea of troubles….” Through these, Shakespeare states, … Read more
Aug 10, 2015 – Jim Langley In 2000 I read a powerful little book by Dr. Bruce Wilkinson, The Prayer of Jabez. It has had a great impact on the way I have prayed ever since. The book is based on two lines dedicated to a man named Jabez in 1 Chronicles 4:9-10, a man not … Read more
Why are parts of Germany formerly under the enforced secularism of the Communist party rediscovering charismatic religion? In its story of May 16, 2015, the German news magazine Der Spiegel carried a story tiled (on its cover at least) “Are Evangelicals Winning the World?” [That is my translation. The German wording is “Are Evangelicals conquering…” … Read more
Jul 13, 2015 – Jim Langley In selling life insurance for more than 30 years, I have gained a clear realization about the uncertainties of life. During those three decades, I have delivered more than 100 death claim checks to beneficiaries, and many of those claims were generated by the deaths of clients whom I had … Read more
Jun 8, 2015 – Jim Langley Perseverance, in our quick-fix, must-have-it-now society, is not a popular topic. But that does not mean it is not worth a good discussion. Throughout our lives, at work and away from work, we often must make a choice – either to persevere and stick with the process, or take … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Mar 16, 2015 – by Jim Langley: We often hear people in the workplace talking about “passion” these days, and passion comes in many packages. So let me ask you a question: “Where do you place your passion?” We are all passionate about certain areas of our lives and certain people around us. Much of … Read more
Imagine being convicted of a crime you deeply regretted – intentional or unintentional – and being offered a pardon to absolve you of any penalty. Would you accept it? Let me tell you about a man who did not. In 1829 two men, George Wilson and James Porter, robbed a United States mail carrier. Both … Read more
