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‘That Is What I Want’ Fritz Klumpp Although Hank and I spent an hour each Sunday in the same class at a church in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A., we had never been formally introduced. Physically he reminded me of a young Clint Eastwood. I had learned that like me, Hank was a pilot and had … Read more

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The Incredible Power of “We” Robert J. Tamasy Recently a friend drew my attention to a comment someone had made on social media. This statement seems to summarize the thinking of many people we encounter in the business and professional world today: “I am working on myself, for myself, by myself.” Nine simple words, but … Read more

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Corporate jobs may be frowned upon by many millennials, but they’re still meaningful to God.  …you’re a bit of a YUP,” my friend smiled. I stared back at him, confused. “What? Really? No way. You think?” I responded, contemplating the claim. “Oh for sure.” He said. “But does it matter if you’re a YUP or … Read more

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A Tribute to an Exemplary Father Robert D. Foster A good father has a powerful, enduring influence. Even today, at the age of 94, I feel the indelible, godly impact my father – Delos Lynn Foster – had on my life. Dad was born on a horse-sheep ranch in the hilly country of Jordan Valley, … Read more

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Easiest Customers to Get — Ones You Already Have Rick Boxx Many business leaders love to go “on the hunt” for new customers. Perhaps there is the “thrill of the chase,” the excitement of identifying a new prospect. Then there is the satisfaction and sense of accomplishment that comes from luring a customer from a … Read more

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A Common Trait of Exceptional Leaders Robert J. Tamasy If you go into any bookstore or library, you can find hundreds of books about leadership. And if you do a search on the Internet, you could probably devote a lifetime to exploring the seemingly endless thinking about what comprises a good leader. I am not … Read more

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Relationships Key to Business Success Jim Mathis Bear with me as I give a brief photographic history lesson to underscore the importance of relationships in business: Recently I was at work in a dimly lit club in Austin, Texas, U.S.A. shooting photos of a musician. The establishment had poor lighting, so I increased my camera’s … Read more

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Effectively Leading Through Change Robert J. Tamasy Some people dislike change of any kind. Disrupting their sense of the status quo is very unsettling. For me, change is good – as long as it happens on my terms. But like many people, I feel resistant toward change when I have little or no influence on … Read more

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I am pleased to inform you that CBMC Ethiopia had a wonderful time of re-launching its ministry in the presence of our dearly loved visitors from CBMC International and CBMC Africa. Our hearts are inspired and encouraged because of their visits and testimonies. May the Lord bless them all.   Brothers Nathan Andrews, Berry Mwango, … Read more

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Waiting on Inspiration? Dr. Barry Weir (Editor’s note: The following is adapted and expanded by D. Barry Weir from a “Monday Memo” column by Steve May, founder of an evangelistic outreach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, applying his observations to today’s workplace.) The artist Chuck Close once said, “Inspiration is for amateurs – the rest … Read more

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We are living in an era when apologetics is indispensable, but at the same time, we need a Christian apologetic that is not merely heard—it must also be seen. The field of apologetics deals with the hard questions posed to the Christian faith. Having had deep questions myself, I listen carefully to the questions raised. … Read more

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Focused on Fear of Failure Rick Boxx In 2000, TV host, comedian and entertainer Conan O’Brien spoke to graduates at his alma mater, Harvard University, the distinguished Ivy League institution. While many commencement addresses focus on striving for success, he elected to focus on failure. O’Brien told the young people about to enter the real … Read more