For many of us, becoming wealthy may seem as improbable as winning the lottery. Millionaire status is sometimes fun to imagine, but it may also feel impossible to attain, due to current income or financial demands, or perhaps it is because we’re not sure where to start. Of course, simply attaining wealth shouldn’t be our goal.  As good stewards, if there is treasure attained on earth, the more of it we can use to advance the Lord’s kingdom, the better.  The Lord supplies each with what we need to accomplish His goals.  For many, this will mean being blessed with abundance. Despi ..read more

Everyone has values or core beliefs that drive the way they do just about everything. Every company has core values that define the soul of your organization — whether or not you make a point to publish them. However, if you haven’t taken the time to define your values and share them with your team, your clients, and in your market, it’s absolutely worth your time to do so. Defining your company values leads to incredible shifts When you define the three-to-five things that matter most to your company, you can use these values as a lens for all the decisions you make in your business, which ca ..read more

To cultivate and protect a Christ-centered culture in your company, the Bible teaches that we ought to hire people for roles that correspond with their levels of integrity, diligence, and discretion, “each according to his own ability” (Matt. 25:15). Those who lack these three qualities should not be entrusted with significant influence and responsibility in our companies while those possessing them should be promoted to roles of greater influence and responsibility. At the same time, the primary purpose of Christ-centered companies is to disciple individuals, companies, industries, and commun ..read more

Therefore, since a promise remains of entering His rest, let us fear lest any of you seem to have come short of it. … For we who have believed do enter that rest … He designates a certain day,  … “Today, if you will hear His voice”  …. There remains therefore a rest for the people of God.  Hebrews 4: 1 – 9 Success in any business or profession requires hard work and diligence.  The American economy is built on the Puritan work ethic.  “I never took a day off in my 20s – not one” said Bill Gates.  “It’s not about money or connections – it’s the willi ..read more

You may still have time to significantly reduce this year’s business federal income tax bill even with all the uncertainty about proposed tax law changes. Here are five possible moves to consider — but stay tuned for developments. Congress is currently considering some tax changes. 1. Claim 100% First-Year Bonus Depreciation for Last-Minute Asset Additions Thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), 100% first-year bonus depreciation is available for qualified new and used property that’s acquired and placed in service in calendar year 2021. That means your business might be able to wr ..read more

I bet you’ve seriously considered—or at least contemplated—quitting your job. I get it. Most of us have over the past few months. Recent statistics are staggering. Adverse work conditions and challenges for people in every sector during the global COVID crisis have prompted many to join what’s been dubbed “the Great Resignation.” Initially, many workplaces shuttered their physical spaces for the short-term. With closures, there was some clarity: “Just work from home, at least temporarily. Steer clear of the office and other workplaces. We’ll be back!” But as businesses began to reope ..read more

The American Bible Society’s Trauma Healing Institute (THI) is bringing hope and restoration to people and communities that have experienced the suffering and shock of traumatic events. THI works through local churches, equipping them to care for people with deep emo­tional and spiritual injuries caused by war, crime, domestic violence, betrayal, or natural disasters. They combine Biblical and mental health resources into an effective intervention that fosters healing and restores relationships with God and others. Trauma is experiences in life that are so painful, they leave deep and lasting ..read more

There is no issue of Supreme Court jurisprudence that invokes more passion than the question of a State’s ability to limit or criminalize abortion.  Political argument and media coverage have made the issue a contest between only two alternatives: are you Pro-Life or Pro-Choice?  From this has come the unfortunate misunderstanding in the mind of the American public that justices on the United States Supreme Court are either one or the other, and will always vote based on that established position. But such was clearly not the case when the Court heard arguments concerning the Texas l ..read more

As the world reopens after the pandemic, many in the hospitality industry are faced with new challenges. Although some venues have been able to reopen at full capacity, others are in a holding pattern, while still others have had to temporarily close again. While the idea of returning to normal has great appeal, the reality is that normal has changed. So what does this new normal look like? There are predictions and projections based on market trends and medical data, but truthfully, there is no singular, definitive picture of what the future holds. How can you plan when you don’t have all th ..read more

  If your company offers employees a qualified retirement plan, it’s probably a 401(k). But this popular option isn’t the only game in town. You may want to offer an additional retirement savings vehicle — such as a supplementary executive retirement plan (SERP) — to complement the 401(k)s of a select group of employees. Unlike 401(k)s, SERPs aren’t qualified plans, so they don’t have to meet all of the strict nondiscrimination requirements that often hinder qualified offerings. Of course, there’s a tax cost associated with this flexibility. But SERPs can help your business attract ..read more