Living and Leaving the American Dream

Living and Leaving the American Dream

Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night…. Then you will be prosperous and successful.  – Joshua 1:8I was a black man living the American dream, advancing quickly up the executive ladder with General Motors...
Excellence: Building Credibility for Christ

Excellence: Building Credibility for Christ

How does the McDonald's Corporation spell profit? N.I.X. When a family of five like mine hits the road on vacation you can be certain the drive-throughs at McDonald's and other fast food venues get business. One year we motored to the mountains of North...

The CEO as Pastor

Ever notice how often the term "CEO" comes up in describing pastors? The other day it surfaced in a book on church leadership. There was a section devoted to "The pastor as CEO." It wasn’t flattering.Do some pastors behave like Chief...

God is In the Construction Business

I was in the middle of a remodel and had reached the point where a subcontractor was coming in to complete the siding, sheetrock, and roofing of the home on which we were working. For several weeks I’d been feeling called to return to Nicaragua to complete...

Changing Bosses

Who’s your boss? A drill sergeant? A spouse? Your parents? A teacher? The supervisor at your company? Your regional manager? Here’s the first good news: when you work as for the Lord, that person is no longer your boss. In your heart, you will now work for...