Faith & Family Business

  • Conflicting guidance when you're in chaos.

    January 20, 2025

    My last reflection focused on the quick turn in the Israelites’ perspective when they went from confidently leaving Egypt to being pursued by their army. Israel’s back was to the sea, and they were...

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  • Sudden setbacks in the family or business

    January 12, 2025

    Last week I focused on Israel’s quick but confident departure from Egypt. God was leading them through the wilderness, to the promised land of Canaan, “a land flowing with milk and honey.” But then...

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  • Early indications you made the right choice

    January 5, 2025

    The Israelites are finally leaving Egypt, excited about a new beginning. Even though they are taking a longer route to the promised land, through the wilderness, God is visibly guiding them in the...

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  • New beginnings in the family and business

    December 29, 2024

    In the aftermath of ten plagues brought upon the Egyptians, the Israelites are finally leaving Egypt after decades spent in slavery. And the Egyptians want them to leave, giving the Israelites gold...

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  • Whose legacy do you carry with you?

    December 23, 2024

    My last reflection focused on Moses’ remembrance of Joseph’s last words. I’m staying with the same verse this week, as it relates so well to families and family businesses. Recall the Israelites are...

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  • The last words you remember -- or say

    December 15, 2024

    The conflict between Moses, who wanted the Israelites released, and Pharaoh, whose heart was hardened to Moses’ request, continued to escalate with various plagues visited upon Egypt. Then God killed...

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  • Why conflict escalates in the family business

    December 8, 2024

    My previous reflection described the point when Pharaoh’s magicians realized they were seeing God’s power through Moses, and I contemplated the times in our lives when we see or feel God’s touch....

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  • Where do you see the finger of God?

    December 1, 2024

    My last reflection focused on Moses’ difficult position: In requesting the Israelites’ release from Pharaoh, he is making life more difficult for his people. They are angry with him. He is caught...

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  • A family business blessing for your meal

    November 29, 2024

    I’m sending one of my Family Business Blessings. Best wishes to you this Thanksgiving!Family gatherings are special times. Meals, events, birthdays, memorial services, and graduations permeate life...

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  • When you are caught in the middle

    November 24, 2024

    In my last reflection, Moses and his brother Aaron had convinced the Israelite leaders to let them approach Pharaoh and request the release of the Israelite community, who were being held as slaves....

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