As leaders we all go through life and work holding to past regrets, those disappointments over lost or missed opportunities. We’re sad or repentant over things that we wish we had done differently.
Thomas Paine (1737-1809) was an English-born Founding Father of the United States. An inventor and philosopher, he authored Common Sense, a pamphlet that was influential at the start of the American Revolution.
As Jesus began teaching on earth, His words about leadership and leading were shocking. In fact, they were so at odds with religious leaders of the time, they believed Jesus could not possibly be the Savior they were hoping and waiting for.
On the surface the story of Job may seem a cruel game. A faithful man, he suffers greatly, questions God, and receives God’s pointed response. How should we lead when faced with trials and difficulty?
What is a healthy view of money and profit? Can we desire financial success, and still serve God with full devotion? It’s really a question of where our treasure—and heart—lies.
A leader must learn how to manage, and if possible, entirely avoid debt. We carry as US consumers a total of $17.06 trillion in debt. We owe on credit cards, mortgages, home equity lines, auto loans, student loans, personal loans and medical debt.
Whether you view your work as simply a way to provide for your household or a means to live out your passions, is really up to you. In the Bible we see both types of people and we read instruction that endorses both directions in life and work.