Henry Ford on Reputation

"You can't build a reputation on what you are going to do."

—Henry Ford (1863–1947)

Success Gave Executive a Hollow Feeling

A N. Y. Times article on people who are sick of too many hours at work tells the story of Diane Knorr, a former dot-com executive:

"The first time ...

John Wesley Ministered with Serenity

At 73 years of age, John Wesley related in his journal (June 28, 1776) that he was far more able to preach than when 23-years-old; he traveled more than ...

Jesus Made Plows That Lasted

One interesting scene in The Passion of the Christ shows Jesus finishing a table. In it, Jesus is depicted as having a commitment to putting out an excellent ...

The Bible Puts Christians in the Marketplace

Of Jesus' 132 public appearances in [the] New Testament, 122 were in the marketplace.

Of 52 parables Jesus told, 45 had a workplace context.

Of 40 divine ...

Mahatma Gandhi Lists the "Seven Blunders of the World"

Mahatma Gandhi Lists the "Seven Blunders of the World":

1. Wealth without work

2. Pleasure without conscience

3. Knowledge without character

4. ...

Stradivari's Skill Is a Mystery

Perhaps the greatest of all Stradivarius mysteries is why no modern violinmaker has been able to replicate Stradivari's work. The violins of Stradivari's ...

Empty Success

Our greatest fear should not be of failure, but of succeeding at something that doesn't really matter.

Theme Parks Spread the Gospel

Jack and Pete Herschend knew from the start that they should be accountable to Christ in their business. Both men were in their twenties when they sat ...

No Excuses for Doing Nothing

In response to those who make excuses why they cannot serve the Lord, Rick Warren writes:

Abraham was old, Jacob was insecure, Leah was unattractive, Joseph ...