Many of the attacks on religious liberty begin (or end up) in the legal arena. Where aggressors are often well-funded, in many cases by tax dollars. Ironically, from many taxpayers who would disagree with such use of their money, if they knew its purpose. Even the threat of this legal action instills fear in many...
What would you find too hard to swallow? On Monday, I introduced Hobby Lobby -- founded and owned by devout Christians who desire to honor the Lord through their marketplace influence (see https://championsofdestiny.com/when-faith-is-far-more-than-a-hobby/). Obamacare passed, imposing a mandate on businesses to include contraception in their employee health care plans. Enter the spectre of Abortion. Hobby...
Here's another amazing success story about a business founded (and owned) by devout Christians -- Hobby Lobby. According to their website: In 1970, David and Barbara Green took out a $600 loan to begin making miniature picture frames out of their home. Two years later, the fledgling enterprise opened a 300-square-foot store in Oklahoma City,...
On Kingdom POWER Friday, we seek to glean lessons from battle-tested business leaders who are seeking to impact the marketplace for Christ. Monday's profile introduced Chic-fil-A (https://championsofdestiny.com/wheres-the-beef-not-here/). Today, I note the 2012 firestorm it faced. (See https://www.snopes.com/politics/sexuality/chickfila.asp for documentation of the following events). Chic-fil-A is run by devout Christians. Its president, Dan Cathy, affirmed -- in...
My heart-prompting to be in the U.S. Supreme Court yesterday proved to be unrealistic. I was already planning how to take the Metro and arrive hours early for a first-come, first-serve seat... when I realized the real Deal Breaker. I had returned to our Florida home from Virginia the week before. :( What state am...
Maybe it's because my "chicken roots" run so deep. :) From my family's wholesale poultry business to my affectionate "Chicken Lady" nickname at spice giant McCormick & Company, for the development and launch of a highly-successful line of chicken sauce blends. Is this why my favorite fast-food restaurant is Chic-fil-A? Maybe, in part. But mostly,...
When Jesus was alive, He was a Redemptive Change Agent in an increasingly challenging world. A transformational Leader who refused to just "go with the flow" of a culture that dismissed (and even came to despise) Him and all He held dear. He held fast to His Purpose. He was anchored... in the Rock of Ages....
On Monday, I introduced you to Jack Phillips and his small family-owned business, Masterpiece Cakeshop. During his 40 years in the cake industry, Jack has sought to live his life and run his business in a way that glorifies God. In 2012, a same-sex couple filed sexual orientation discrimination complaints with the State of Colorado...
Every Monday, I will profile the "why" and "how" business trailblazers are seeking to advance God's Kingdom in the marketplace and stand firm in a culture of compromise. Some of these companies employ hundreds (even thousands) of people, making a powerful and positive difference for Him within their spheres of influence. Of course, size is not...
Christians are called to be world-changers... for Christ. Leading and loving people to Jesus. Living in ways that honor and please Him. But American culture is flowing powerfully in the opposite direction. So how do we stand firm AND advance His Purposes against that flow? By Powering Up. With the Power that is above every...
