Be grateful for what you don't have
After crossing the Red Sea, the Israelites run out of water to drink, and they are grumpy about it. Then they find some bitter water, and God commands Moses to throw a log into the pool, making it...
Faith & Family Business
Family business, both bitter and sweet
February 10, 2025
Last week I wrote about the Israelites’ celebration with song after escaping from the Egyptians and crossing the sea. They had survived death and drowning, but it didn’t take long for the Isrealites...
Connecting to God through song
February 3, 2025
In my last post, the Israelites were facing the oncoming wrath of the Egyptian army. Moses raised his arms and the waters parted so the Israelites could safely cross the sea on dry land. When they...
A place of safety in your family or business
January 26, 2025
My last reflection focused on the conflicting guidance and chaos as the Egyptians persued the Israelites to the sea. God then offers a path to safety:Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...