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
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
Addressing The Challenge Of Contentment Jim Mathis I have been struggling with the concept of contentment for some time. It seems to be a fleeting virtue. For a few moments we feel content, then something happens and discontent begins to creep in again. At other times, discontent can be a good thing, a positive motivator. … Read more
Customer Service: The One Non-Negotiable Robert J. Tamasy Years ago I learned a universal business truth we all would be wise to never forget: It is easier to retain customers and clients you already have than to attract new ones. This principle holds true for both for-profit companies and non-profit organizations. And the best way … Read more
Written by Ravi Zacharias | Christian Today, UK Jesus was always being asked questions. He also answered people with questions. And questions about whether Jesus is unique are not new. For example, when faced with Jesus on trial, Pilate the Roman governor represents all the political and religious tension of the time in his question … Read more
New Wine and Old Wineskins Jim Mathis I had an interesting phone call recently from a professional photographer in another city. He called to complain my prices were too low. After I figured out he was not joking, I realized he was using a business model many photographers used from the late 1950s into the … Read more
Recently, CBMC/CPEC held a Business Leadership Summit and Computer Training in both Lima, Peru and Quito, Ecuador. The sessions were led by Bruce Witt, President of Leadership Revolution, Atlanta, Georgia, USA and a Director of CBMC. He was accompanied in the training by Julio César Acuña, Director of CPEC/CBMC. This was an extraordinary time … Read more
A Dangerous Path To Follow Rick Boxx While I was speaking with Drayton, a highly successful Christian businessman, we began reflecting on the importance of having the right motives in business. As we talked, Drayton told me about a meeting he had the previous day with a young man. When Drayton asked this individual about … Read more
Meet the newest CBMC team just formed in Santiago, Chile (45 minutes south of the sponsor group in Monterrey). This group is led by Raul (the young gentleman on the left of the photo). We give thanks and praise to God as He continues to open up the doors of business in Chile. Please … Read more
Do As I Say, As I Do As I Say Robert J. Tamasy Did you ever work for someone that had the disconcerting tendency of instructing you to do something one way, and then proceeding to act in a manner contrary to what you were told? I remember an oft-repeated saying, “Do as I say, … Read more
The word that most adequately describes this age is crisis. Political convulsions, national upheaval, racial unrest, rebellion against the existing order and outright revolution are becoming almost normal. We know that tomorrow’s headlines will probably bring some new crisis to our attention. Many people are asking, “Where is history heading?” A careful student of the … Read more