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by Loring Muir, YBL 2nd Half Director A Word from Our Wednesday Morning 2nd Half Group Our Wednesday morning 2nd Half group has been discussing The True Measure of a Man by Richard Simmons. The discussion has produced valuable insights—ones I’d like to share. How Do You Measure Success? How do you measure success? Our…

by Drew Narmour In a few weeks, my time as Executive Director of YBL Jackson will come to an end. When I learned that we would be moving to Nashville for my wife’s residency, I was surprised by the heaviness that came over me. Of course, I am proud of my wife and excited about…

by Emma Cockley I recently had the privilege of teaching a session for Women Business Leaders’ Summer Series. Because the Summer Series focus is on the Fruit of the Spirit from Galatians 5, my lesson dealt with the two virtues of patience and kindness. Below is a short excerpt from my lesson that provides greater…

But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.”-Matthew 14:27 by Chris Jones A counselor friend of mine once told me that, looking back on her life, she was horrified to realize how many times she thought that she had made a decision only to realize her fear…

Rob Genin, YBL Director  It’s the week of the Fourth of July—a time for celebration, gratitude, and reflection. Freedom touches so many areas of our lives, including the marketplace.  In the United States, we’re used to speaking about freedom in familiar ways: a free market economy, freedom of opportunity, and freedom to build, create, and advance. There are few…

By John Piper, Founder and Teacher of Desiring God How Can Christians glorify God at work? Dependence. Go to work dependent on God (Proverbs 3:5-6, John 15:5). Without him you can’t breathe, move, think, feel, or talk. Not to mention being spiritually influential. Get up in the morning and let God know your desperation for…

by Rob Genin Father’s Day is this weekend. It does not get quite the press of Mother’s Day, and it can sneak up on you or even slip by unnoticed some years. Yet the influence of a father is incalculable. My own father has reached his 85th year, and it makes me want to reflect on the gifts he has given me. Here…

by Loring Muir As I spend time with men who are navigating the transition from career-centered significance to a deeper sense of purpose in the second half of life, there are several key points that continue to resonate in our discussions. God purpose for man does not end when his career ends. The question is…

It’s common to downplay what we do. “I just sell.” “I just teach.” “I just manage projects.”Sometimes that language is humility. Sometimes it’s discouragement. Either way, it can slowly train us to believe our work doesn’t matter. In this piece, Dan Doriani pushes back on the quiet assumption that only “big” work counts. He shows how…

by Rob Genin “Grit” has been a popular catchword in business the past few years. It is most widely defined as “firmness of character, an indomitable spirit, or unyielding courage.” It is the ability to not quit or give up when things get difficult. That is important in the marketplace, because things so often do…