B4T Blog
Greg M, Patrick Lai, and guest bloggers write about the joys, challenges, and rewards that come with taking the Gospel to the least reached through real business.
GREETINGS FROM THE MIDDLE EAST!
The following was submitted by a B4T Worker in the Middle East. Many countries around the world are facing lockdowns, social distancing and restrictions for more than a month now because of the pandemic. Compared to some of our colleagues in the region, the situation...
THE WORLD IS STILL CHANGING!
Change was never optional, but now change is essential. The world today, May 4, 2020; is not the same as April 4, 2020. And it is very likely the world will be even more different June 4, 2020. Are you ready? Evaluate Check your business plan. If your business model...
AN “A” for EFFORT
Another blog on COVID-19? Yes, and no. When we are facing some difficult days which require us to make difficult decisions we need to remember our core values: relationships, accountability, transparency and excellence. These are paramount on both good and bad days....
KEEPING OUR FOCUS
Simon and Leprosy In Matthew 26, we learn of Jesus’ visit to the home of Simon the leper. As a leper, Simon had lived a harsh life. Likely, he lived outside the village in a dark, musty cave, isolated from society. His friends of his youth had abandoned socializing...
PSALM 91
1 Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.2 I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” 3 Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly...
COVID-19 TIMES
This post is by Mauricio Alvarez Covid-19 is causing havoc with many of our businesses. Some of us are having to release employees as we are unable to meet payroll. Dismissing poor quality employees is easier; but laying off loyal, qualified, and valuable staff as the...
TESTINGS
I’ve been going through some times of testing. The following is a lesson my mentor, Jerry, has been encouraging and reminding me of. I have been thinking about what comes out of me in those unguarded moments when things surprise, jar, disrupt, disappointment me....
RIGHT? or RIGHTEOUS?
I spoke this weekend at a church in Wisconsin. I’ve been connected with the church off and on for exactly 40 years. I spoke to them on the topic, “Being Right vs. Being Righteous” because I wanted to study the topic. I began with Psalm 40:10 where David says, "I do...
THE KEYS TO THE KINGDOM
Old Testament King David wanted to move the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. David loved God. He loved to worship. David had a heart just like God’s [1]. Therefore, he desired the Ark to be nearby, accessible for worship. He made this desire known and the nation of...
I CAN PLAY THE BACKGROUND
Yo, I had a dream that I was captain of my soul I was master of my fate, lost control, and then I sank So I don’t want to take the lead, ’cause I’m prone to make mistakes All these folks who follow me, goin’ end up in the wrong place So just let me shadow you, just...
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