God Provided The Gold

God Provided the Gold: A Lesson in Divine Provision By Richard H. Weidner, General Partner Why Did the Wise Men Bring Gold? This morning, as I was reading Matthew 1 and 2, something struck me for the first time: Why was gold one of the gifts brought by the Wise Men? After the Magi left,…

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It’s Not Being Spiritual

It’s Not About Being “Spiritual”: Understanding a Real Relationship with God Many people believe that having a relationship with God means striving for some mystical, super-spiritual experience. But here’s the truth: “Our relationship with God is not meant to be a spiritual experience; it’s meant to be a normal experience.” A close friend of mine…

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Sending It On Ahead

Investing in God’s Kingdom Through Missional Businesses  By Richard H. Weidner, General Partner Why Do We Accumulate Wealth? As I’ve been reading through the book of Ecclesiastes, one powerful theme stands out: we will all leave this world, and everything we accumulate will be left behind. As the saying goes, “I’ve never seen a hearse…

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Finding Rest for Your Souls

Keeping Your Spiritual Life Healthy in Business as Mission (BAM) Introduction Jesus was clear that in following Him, we would find rest for our souls—not exhaustion. Yet, many in the BAM world are exactly that—worn out. In Business as Mission, it’s easy to get caught up in strategy meetings, deadlines, and the drive to make…

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Faith and Risk: They Go Hand in Hand

Explore how faith and risk intertwine in Scripture and modern missional business opportunities. Faith and Risk in Scripture Hebrews 11 is known as the “faith chapter,” but it could just as easily be called the “risk chapter.” Throughout the Bible, faith consistently fuels courageous risk-taking: Faith is the fuel that drives believers to take these…

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The Power of Rhythms

Embracing Life’s Divine Rhythms We are not meant to drift through life aimlessly, like the feather in Forrest Gump, moving from experience to experience. Instead, life with God is intentional—marked by choices and rhythms that shape our journey. The Rhythms of Creation Creation itself operates in divine rhythms: the changing seasons, the cycle of day…

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Where in the World is Jesus Not Lord?

The Universal Lordship of Christ David, the Shepherd-King, declared that God is present everywhere: “Where shall I go from your Spirit? Or where shall I flee from your presence? If I ascend to heaven, you are there! If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there! If I take the wings of the morning…

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Guiding Principles for a BAMmer’s Heart

Keeping Your Heart Aligned in Business as Mission (BAM) One of the biggest challenges in a Business as Mission (BAM) career—or even in ministry—is doing all the right things while slowly losing the heart behind them. Have you ever felt this way? Consider the words of Jesus: “Rightly did Isaiah prophesy of you hypocrites, as…

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The Hedgehog Principle – Good to Great Revisited

How Great Leaders and Companies Achieve Success with Focus Great leaders don’t just motivate and inspire; they bring focus and provide clear direction. The same principle applies to great companies—they know their purpose, focus on their core business, and avoid wasting resources on distractions. The Secret to Success: Finding Your “One Thing” In the iconic…

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