I like big beginnings, explosive and powerful burning bush level moments and ocean waves that 6-foot surfers can stand up under. I’m not an overly patient person when I have a clear goal in mind. Yet, in my current position, the Lord has taught me a lot about not despising small beginnings.
Read MoreWhen our identity as entrepreneurs is challenged, our relationship with God—the rootedness and permanence of what it means to be a child of God—and all that comes with it, can moderate how we view all of our other (sub) identities, especially our EI.
Read MoreWe want the stories of overcoming obstacles, of underdogs going public, and of products that change the world. They’re easier, more palatable. But I think there’s value in the honesty in hard things.
Read MoreI recently realized the power of fixing my eyes on beautiful things when—on a particularly frustrating day—I hopped in my car, ready to tell God how annoyed I was by various situations, but caught a glimpse of a cluster of trees that were the perfect blend of fall colors.
Read MoreWe have the very Word of God at our disposal. The mightiest sword in existence is sitting on our coffee tables, bookshelves, and even housed in an app on the phones in our pockets.
Read MoreWhen we consider the true gospel, it seems as though, we almost exclusively view it in light of our personal lives. So we end up holding two very different, frankly, mutually exclusive gospels. It’s no wonder we struggle to integrate our faith and work.
Read MoreAs faith driven entrepreneurs and investors, it’s important to recognize the foundations of our systems and remember that what drives us is rooted in Scripture, rather than man’s wisdom.
Read MoreFor many of us, we can feel incredibly lonely in our work, either because of our position or simply a lack of like-spirited coworkers.
Read MoreTo some degree, we’ve acclimated to remote or hybrid work, wearing masks in the office, the joy of wearing sweatpants 7 days a week because video calls only require partial professionalism. So, as we begin the transition back, how do we do it?
Read MoreInnovation, compassion, and a rooted pursuit were staples of Quaker living. They also define the motives of faith driven entrepreneurs today..
Read MoreImagine the possibilities if generations of entrepreneurs and scholars were deeply rooted both in their confidence to integration their faith in their work, and also in a community of believers who supported them in it!
Read MoreLearning history is less about not repeating past mistakes; it’s much more about understanding the incredible story God has been writing—a story in which we are fortunate enough to be one small chapter.
Read MoreThe past 2 years of my life have been a long season of learning a lot about obedience. It hasn’t always (read: rarely) been a pretty or smooth process.
Read MoreIn the age of the “influencer,” perhaps we have been missing one of the most powerful pools of individuals who can help shape not only our culture now, but the next generation: university professors.
Read MoreFear and trembling aren’t bad or wrong. But you cannot ignore what comes before and behind: that we have the joy of obedience because we are blessed to know the end of the story, and that it is God who is working in and through us to carry out His good purpose.
Read MoreSo maybe you are headed toward starting the next unicorn company, but right now the Lord has you tending the flock. Maybe you’re called to serve the boss that’s got a temper, and while you know you’re next in line for his job, you honor his leadership in the waiting.
Read MoreIf you’ve found yourself with an increased list of home projects over the past few months, you’re not alone. The increase of DIY projects aided by the stay-home mandates and the loss of jobs and company shut downs due to COVID-19 revealed a great opportunity for both customers and pros.
Read MoreAchieve, work harder, be a go-getter, pursue. These concepts which are so familiar to entrepreneurs are not inherently bad but have the potential to knock us on our backs if not kept in the right context.
Read MoreWe do the work we are called to do, but more important than simply doing the job is how we do it. JD Greear explained that we have a call to excellence, for the sake of honoring the Lord, not simply getting the job done.
Read MoreGod’s Kingdom is advancing where commerce happens. Much of this marketplace transformation is happening through entrepreneurs and investors.
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