by Emma Cockley, WBL Interim Director I recently had the privilege of teaching a session for Women Business Leaders’ Summer Series. Because the Summer Series’ theme was 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…

by Rob Genin One of the most amazing things anyone can say is that they saw God. There are, of course, theological challenges with that statement, because God is spirit and does not have a body; and yet, we can see God every day. In fact, He wants us to see Him today. Let me explain. Seeing God in…

by Chris Jones Praise the LORD. How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and fitting to praise him! The LORD builds up Jerusalem; he gathers the exiles of Israel. He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by…

by Abby Hawkins “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.” – 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Back to school week has arrived, and it’s affecting everyone on our staff. I imagine…

by Johnny Presley Jesus says something simple in the Sermon on the Mount, perhaps you recognize it:  “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden… In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who…

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…