When I started publishing—first the journal, then the coloring book—I made a conscious decision: I would sign each work with my version of a Soli Deo Gloria. I wanted my life and the work of my hands to give praise to God and to acknowledge that I couldn’t and can’t do anything without him.
Entrepreneurship
Working Hard Doesn’t Mean Working 24/7
I work hard. However, I differentiate working hard from working 24/7. I’m prone to the latter; it’s easy for me to work and incredibly difficult to rest. I have to exercise great care and self-discipline so that I don’t fall into workaholism.
Please Excuse My Not-so-Insane Work Ethic
I work hard. I have a tendency to try to do, as one of my friends says, “all the things.” She’s called me out on it; it’s the wrong approach to this life. God commands his people and his children to rest. If I’m not resting, I’m disobeying. [Read more…] about Please Excuse My Not-so-Insane Work Ethic
Follow or Perish
My journey into entrepreneurship often puts me in mind of Abraham—the Israelites, too, although they at least had an idea of where they were going. They might not have thought it was going to take forty years to get there, but they did know God was leading them to Canaan. Abraham, though, had no such knowledge. God told him he would be a blessing to all nations and then said to follow. No destination; no time frame. Simply a call to follow, the same call Jesus made to his disciples and continues to make to people today.
Are You Making Time to Work on Your Business?
One of the struggles of being an entrepreneur—at least it’s one of mine—is making time to work on the business. Working for the business always takes priority, and it’s no wonder. The “for” work pays the bills. The “on” work, however, is critical to getting the “for,” so…
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I Can’t Live without You
The longer I’m self-employed, the more I realize I can’t do anything without God. In fact, I can’t live without him. He is my hope; he is my confidence. Because of him, I can rest instead of worry.