September 26, 2016 – Jim Langley  Someone once made the observation, “I wouldn’t mind pain if it didn’t hurt so much!” We can all relate to that. For some time now I have been dealing with sharp pain shooting down my right leg, excruciating at times. It is amazing how a slight narrowing of discs … Read more

September 14, 2016 – Carey Lodge  On the outskirts of Fallujah, just weeks after Islamic State had been driven out of the city by the Iraqi army, a team of Sunni and Shia Muslims visited a compound where hundreds of people who had fled the city were being held. They brought supplies – food and water … Read more

September 15, 2016  BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary says it is setting up a special department to coordinate the assistance and rescue of persecuted Christians around the world. Janos Lazar, Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s chief of staff, said Thursday that the 10-person office will seek to organize international aid for persecuted Christians when the work … Read more

September 19, 2016 – Robert J. Tamasy  Do you aspire to greatness? Would you like to lead a great company, or create a business that became the standard in the industry for excellence? Or would you like to gain acclaim for being a great leader, the kind of person whose name appears in the pages … Read more

September 12, 2016 – Jim Mathis  In my photo restoration business, I often see photographs that are stained, faded, or even torn into pieces. My job is to carefully put the pieces back together, remove stains and blemishes, and restore faded colors. In the process I use a variety of tools. Sometimes the tools are … Read more

September 5, 2016 – Rick Boxx  Have you ever taken time to examine your personal worldview and factors that have formed it? Our worldviews are critical since they shape the ways we think about the world and how we respond to it. In that light, many commonly held views on business run counter to the … Read more

August 29, 2016 – Ken Korkow  The late motivational speaker, Charlie “Tremendous” Jones, used to say, “Five years from now you will be the same except for the books you read and the people you meet.” I do not intend to discuss books here, but can speak volumes about the impact of people we meet … Read more

August 2016 – Duane Litfin    Last winter, the Internet was abuzz over the question “Do Muslims and Christians worship the same God?” A cacophony of largely Christian voices exhausted themselves arguing these complex issues. This isn’t the first time people have debated this question, and unfortunately, it may not be the last. One reason … Read more

August 22, 2016 – Robert J. Tamasy  When a business gets started, the hope is that it will attract customers or clients. But once that’s assured, the question becomes, “How can we grow?” followed by, “How much should we grow?” While answers to both questions vary by company, growth is rarely regarded as a bad … Read more

August 14, 2016 – JB Cachila   Love is the trademark of Jesus’ very character. He came to show us how loving the Father really is. He loved all of us so much that while we were still sinners, He died for all of us, ungodly or not. He lavished so much love on us … Read more

August 15, 2016 – Ed Thompson  A virtue we see too rarely in the business and professional world is thankfulness. We are reminded of it once a year in many countries when we observe Thanksgiving Day, but being thankful should not be limited to an annual holiday. The common act of awakening each morning, feeling … Read more

August 8, 2016 – Robert J. Tamasy  Have you ever driven past a business and noticed the sign, “Under New Management,” prominently displayed on the exterior? It makes you wonder if that will prove to be a good thing or not, right? I can think of a restaurant or two that I enjoyed going to … Read more