Retirement: Production or Consumption (or Both)?
Retirement is portrayed by our culture as the end of our productive years and the beginning of days of leisurely consumption. You’ve earned it. Relax, travel, rest. I get it. Many of us do need to...
View ArticleGod’s Talent Management Program
Recently, I was inspired as I listened to a brief given by a senior army officer who shared how the U.S. Army manages assignments for officers and enlisted soldiers. It hit me like a ton of bricks that...
View ArticleUsing the Social Impact Business Model for Greater Good at Work
On the Feb. 13, 2015, episode of ABC-TV’s “Shark Tank,” my friend, Liz Bohannon, and her husband, Ben, presented their Ugandan-based footwear company—Sseko Designs—to the famous board of billionaire...
View ArticleCreativity That Leads to Success in the Marketplace & Spiritually Mature People
Innovation and creativity are credited with much of the vast material wealth, cultural richness, and success that has been built in the West. There are multiple theories to explain this phenomenon, but...
View ArticleMankind is God’s Business & Ours
In December 2005, I sat with my wife in a small Chicago theater watching a charming production of Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” I found myself unexpectedly moved. In the closing act, Ebenezer Scrooge...
View ArticleGod’s Good Gift of Hobbies
The Covid-19 pandemic of 2020 resulted in an astonishing surge in hobbies and the hobby industry. Extending well beyond binge-watching of favorite on-demand shows, businesses saw upticks and backorders...
View ArticleWhat’s the Hurry?
A podcast host recited his away message from one holiday season: “I will be out of the office until January 3. If it’s an emergency and you need to reach me, please realize that there is no such thing...
View ArticleDefining Strong Leaders in the 21st Century
Being a “strong leader” is deeply misunderstood in today’s world. We live in a unique historical moment in which autocratic-style leaders have risen to power in many nations. Regardless of their...
View ArticleSay No to Retirement & Yes to Redirection
One of the things I have observed living in Washington, D.C. is that it is a very transient city. People come and go due to careers in government, working on government contracts, or working in the...
View ArticleThree Observations About the State of Pastors
Earlier this year, Barna published the second volume of “The State of Pastors,” a comprehensive analysis of the health and vitality of pastoral ministry in the United States. It offers insight into how...
View ArticleHonoring the Workers God Uses to Help Us Celebrate the Holidays
As we find ways to celebrate the upcoming holidays with our family, friends, coworkers, church members, and neighbors, it might be worth taking time to look to our Creator who gives us so many reasons...
View ArticleAnnouncing a New Chapter for IFWE
As the chairman of the board for the Institute for Faith, Work & Economics (IFWE), I write to share an exciting new chapter in our journey—a chapter marked by God’s providential hand and one that I...
View ArticleImmanuel: God with Us, at Christmas & at Work
Would you like to skip Christmas this year – just forget about the shopping, the decorating, and the stress? If so, you’re not alone. Let’s take a look at last year. According to one survey,...
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Advancing God’s Kingdom Through Faith & Work
As I step into the role of President of the Institute for Faith, Work & Economics (IFWE), I do so with immense gratitude and a deep sense of purpose. Hugh Whelchel often reminded us, “We must learn...
View ArticleBusyness, the Thief Who Steals Our Joy
Fighting for joy in the midst of a busy schedule is sometimes difficult even for strong, mature Christians. As a young professional in Washington, D.C., I have experienced and struggled with some of...
View ArticleIFWE’s Top Ten Blogs for 2024
Happy New Year! As we launch into 2025, we want to briefly look back at the important news, events, and themes that made 2024 a year to remember. First, let us begin with gratitude. Over the years, we...
View ArticleAre You in a Winter Season?
My wife Kristin and I are members of a large garden near our home in Northern Virginia. We enjoy seeing its transformation through the seasons. In spring, the garden is resplendent as tulips,...
View ArticleBe Content Where God Has Placed You
I know of many people who are so committed to living out God’s specific will for their lives that it hinders them. They have their dream jobs in mind, and they are convinced that because God gave them...
View ArticleHow To Press on After an Unsuccessful Season of Job Seeking
He got the news on a Friday morning. He was notified via email that he was not selected for the position he had been really hoping to get. This was the fifth job he had applied for at this location in...
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Hitting the Bullseye May Take Awhile
If you hit the bullseye on this Ven diagram, you earn a living doing what the world needs, what you’re good at, and what you love to do. You are fortunate. Some of us have gotten close, having passion...
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