You know, running a business or interacting in the marketplace in a way that honors the Lord is sometimes harder than we want it to be. And through the process, we often learn a lot about ourselves. Marketplace skills, as I’ve come to realize, are missionary skills. A...
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When Promotion Feels Like Punishment | Sanford Swanson
My name is Sanford Swanson. I know it's hard to believe with this baby face, but for 18 and a half years, I've been a police officer. For the last 8 and a half years, I’ve been in West Lafayette, Indiana, where I get the privilege of raising my family alongside my...
From Rock Bottom to Renewal: A Story of Faith and Redemption | Bryan Crouch
I'll go back to Philippians 4:6-7: "Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank Him for all He has done. Then you will experience God's peace." So that means, basically, the more time you spend with God, the more peace...
Kingdom Business And The Baker’s Dilemma
“You can try to sell good coffee, but you won’t make any money at it.” The chill of the early morning wrapped around us as we sat across from each other…
Identity over Performance: How to Find Freedom in Your Work
Our value was set by a Savior who declared, "While you're yet a sinner, I will come and die for you." You're valuable because I made you, I love you, and I came for you. This Value-First identity changes the entire nature of our work. It transforms it from earning to...
Mental Health in the Marketplace | April Bordeau
And I thought about this morning: What do I share? How do I share about this topic, and why don't we talk about it as Christians? I think I understand the reason why. I was thinking about my own life, and I was like, okay, I can go back to, you know, I'm in my 50s...
Faith in the Fog: Understanding God’s Will in Confusing Times
Obedience is our response to God's grace, but it doesn't always mean a specific instruction. Discover the freedom of living within God's divine backyard.
Bill Tibbetts | How to Be a Witness in the Marketplace
Learn how to be a witness in the marketplace with these powerful insights from Bill Tibbetts. Discover the importance of prayer, bearing fruit, and being present in the lives of your coworkers.
The Unexpected Journey: How Business and Ministry Co-Exist
Discover the power of using your skills and talents for God's purposes in the world. This church in Lafayette, Indiana is making a difference.
Discovering the Freedom in Dependence on God
Are you tired of feeling like you have to do it all on your own? Learn how dependence on God can lead to true strength and success. "If you're like me, you probably hate that feeling of being in over your head. You know, in whatever sphere of life— in...
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