Six years ago, I entered the Valley of Cancer. Now cancer-free (!), I am keenly aware that cancer of a different kind is attacking one of the liberties I cherish most in America -- Religious Liberty. Who will win this battle? People of faith, empowered with knowledge, practical strategies, and the courage to stand. This blog will become your "go to" place for Learning and Leverage, especially for leaders in business -- the next great mission field for Christ.
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Christian writer Frank Peretti burst onto the international scene in the late 1980's with two bestsellers showcasing spiritual warfare. His first --This Present Darkness (1986) -- stayed on the Christian Booksellers Association's top ten bestsellers list for over 150 consecutive weeks. This one and his second -- Piercing the Darkness (1989) sold over 3.5 million copies worldwide. ...
First thing this morning, I asked what You wanted me to write about today, Lord. Something that would give You glory. I didn't realize Your answer would come through a God-encounter. Of the (almost) Life and Death kind. We decided to go fishing before church. Before most people were even awake. When fish (if we...
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I was so JOY-FULL, Lord, tears streamed down my cheeks. I felt like dancing! I could hardly wait to sing "Happy Birthday" to this dear brother. On this most precious Birthday. The celebration had been going on for a whole hour before I finally got in on the action. It happened this morning. At church....
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I am filled with questions. Questions without easy answers. I have learned a lot as I have explored the topic of religious liberty for the last eight months. It's natural that I would have a heart for the marketplace, having worked since I was a teenager. And having served at every corporate level. Frontline worker....
Sometimes what happens in Vegas can't stay there. Because the whole world needs to hear about it! Enter Lowell "Bud" Paxson. From DJ to small radio station owner. One of his advertisers, short on cash, paid his invoice with 118 electric can openers. Though "rich" in product, Bud couldn't make payroll the next day. His desperate...
Wow, Lord. We never know when You are going to position us to share with other Valley travelers. So that they, too, can find Victory there... Amen? My latest opportunity was at a women's networking event two days ago. Sponsored by a retail business 35 miles from where I live. We have started holding such...