Have you been struggling with feelings of negativity. Of late, I have had this feeling that negativity is covering us like a cloak, and we don’t know how to fight it. Recently many people I communicate with are also stressed with a feeling of heaviness that they can’t seem to shake.   What are some common signs that negativity is encroaching into our home life, businesses, work, church and communities. You feel exhausted even after a good night’s rest. You are highly critical of yourself. You are no longer celebrating yours or others’ accomplishments. You have lost interest in things Read More

Matthew 11:28-29 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”    Have you been struggling with creativity, ideas to generate income and new products or just the energy to keep your business running?  You may be experiencing burnout. Burnout simply means you have and are doing too much of something that is sapping your energy. You have reached the end of your capacity.   It is interesting that Read More

Ecclesiastes 1: 9 What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun.      Here are some of the common areas a successful business should focus on.   Customer Service  Team Alignment to a Common Goal  Increase Revenue  Decrease Costs   Sales   Customer Retention   Hiring and Firing  Human Resources  Business System that Keeps all Tasks Organized  Marketing   I could go on and on. There is no business owner on earth that can focus on everything it takes to run a successful business. Oh, you can try, however it won’t last long Read More

Ecclesiastes 1: 9 What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun.   From ancient times when our ancestors wrote their communications and stories on stone walls to this generation who communicates through text messages on their phones to sharing their stories on the walls of their social media. Nothing is new under the sun; it just evolves to bring increased light or more darkness.  Did you know? In the 4th Millennium BC, in Mesopotamia, an unknown individual changed the course of human history by using some squiggles on Read More

  For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 Advent traditions date back to the fourth century. Advent was meant to be a season of preparation for the baptism of new Christians at the January feast of Epiphany. By the sixth century the celebration became tied to Christ’s birth. There are four weeks in December that symbolize the tradition of advent. Each week symbolizes a theme of Christ’s character. As we look at each of Read More

This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 As we ponder Psalm 118:24, I believe it sets us to wonder if God wrote this scripture for such a time as this. There is much evidence that end time prophecies may be coming true. This can create fear and dismay for many, but it can create another level of anxiety for those of us in business. There is an added complexity now to our planning for our daily and long-term business systems and structures. As times grow darker our enemy knows Read More