Integrity Moments

<p>Nehemiah had an amazing 52 days. He had cast vision for people who didn’t know him, yet he convinced them to rebuild the walls around Jerusalem. This impossible task was made even more difficult due to his enemies constantly attempting to distract and destroy him. Additionally, there was considerable infighting. But the work continued with ...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://unconventionalbusiness.org/integrity-moments/the-power-of-co-working-with-god/">The Power of Co-Working with God</a> appeared first on <a href="https://unconventionalbusiness.org">Unconventional Business Network</a>.</p>

<p>Your enemies have no need to bother you when you’re failing, but when you’re experiencing success, look out. Nehemiah experienced some significant success on his project of rebuilding Jerusalem. As he neared completion, his enemies tried everything they could think of to distract or destroy Nehemiah. On multiple occasions, Nehemiah’s enemies tried to draw him ...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://unconventionalbusiness.org/integrity-moments/overcoming-the-enemys-distractions/">Overcoming the Enemy’s Distractions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://unconventionalbusiness.org">Unconventional Business Network</a>.</p>

<p>In Nehemiah 4, the Israelites rallied together to fight off their enemies while rebuilding Jerusalem’s walls. But by Chapter 5, the strain of the work, plus the impact of famine, caused the people to begin complaining about the oppression they experienced by their own leaders. Due to oppressive debt, these leaders had put their own ...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://unconventionalbusiness.org/uncategorized/confronting-internal-conflict/">Confronting Internal Conflict</a> appeared first on <a href="https://unconventionalbusiness.org">Unconventional Business Network</a>.</p>

<p>Nehemiah had a vision of rebuilding the walls around Jerusalem. When it came time to start the actual work, Nehemiah decided to allow teams to work on specific sections of the wall. He could have had everyone work together on the entire wall. Nehemiah 3, however, reveals the brilliant part of Nehemiah’s strategy. Nehemiah understood ...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://unconventionalbusiness.org/integrity-moments/leveraging-self-interest/">Leveraging Self-Interest</a> appeared first on <a href="https://unconventionalbusiness.org">Unconventional Business Network</a>.</p>

<p>A fourth-century church manual, the Apostolic Constitutions, called Good Friday a "day of mourning, not a day of festive Joy." Historically, many have called Good Friday to be a day of sorrow and fasting. In our busy work activities, we rarely take time for reflection or sorrow for our brokenness and the brokenness of the ...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://unconventionalbusiness.org/integrity-moments/good-friday-mourning/">Good Friday Mourning</a> appeared first on <a href="https://unconventionalbusiness.org">Unconventional Business Network</a>.</p>

<p>Today is Maundy Thursday. On the night of the Last Supper, Jesus, the Son of God, modeled for us a surprising act. In ancient times, Maundy, which means, “washing someone’s dirty feet,” was one of the worst jobs a servant could be asked to complete. Yet, on Jesus’ last night, He humbled himself and washed ...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://unconventionalbusiness.org/integrity-moments/maundy-thursday-surprise-3/">Maundy Thursday Surprise</a> appeared first on <a href="https://unconventionalbusiness.org">Unconventional Business Network</a>.</p>

<p>Recently, a new comedy club opened in our neighborhood. An advertisement led me to believe that the show may be family-friendly, so Kathy and I decided to give it a try. We were sorely disappointed. A small crowd had to experience vulgar and very offensive dialogue that left us disgusted. In contrast, my daughter gave ...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://unconventionalbusiness.org/integrity-moments/a-contrast-in-comedy/">A Contrast in Comedy</a> appeared first on <a href="https://unconventionalbusiness.org">Unconventional Business Network</a>.</p>

<p>Our work generates value in many ways, but we need to guard how we let it define us. In a recent Substack post, pastor and author Scott Sauls cautioned against measuring our value by our work. We become anxious, he wrote, when “we believe our worth depends on what we produce, how visible we are, ...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://unconventionalbusiness.org/uncategorized/our-value/">Our Value</a> appeared first on <a href="https://unconventionalbusiness.org">Unconventional Business Network</a>.</p>

<p>Many in business have learned the hard way the importance of hiring people with strong character. God’s view on integrity, however, is different from the world’s view. Many universities teach moral relativism, allowing you to decide right and wrong. God’s moral code, however, starts with the concept of fearing God. Fearing God is to ...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://unconventionalbusiness.org/integrity-moments/integrity-and-fearing-god/">Integrity and Fearing God</a> appeared first on <a href="https://unconventionalbusiness.org">Unconventional Business Network</a>.</p>

<p>It’s not uncommon for workers to see their work as the source of earthly rewards like income, insurance, or even a sense of purpose. But our jobs also can provide eternal benefits when we use our work circumstances to serve others. From customers, to coworkers, to supply chain partners, work puts us in contact with ...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://unconventionalbusiness.org/uncategorized/growing-in-faith/">Growing in Faith</a> appeared first on <a href="https://unconventionalbusiness.org">Unconventional Business Network</a>.</p>

<p>If you have ever wondered if God values work, consider the number of jobs he has held. In “Workplace Grace,” authors Bill Peel and Walt Larimore list nearly two dozen occupations of God, including landscape architect, judge, farmer, environmental engineer, teacher, and inventor. The creation story in Genesis recounts God’s work. “This is the ...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://unconventionalbusiness.org/integrity-moments/gods-job/">God’s Job</a> appeared first on <a href="https://unconventionalbusiness.org">Unconventional Business Network</a>.</p>

<p>In the work world, we often succeed by creating something of value for others. We are rewarded when we identify a need and then create a solution to meet it. We credit success to our efforts. In his book, “On Being a Servant of God,” Warren Wiersbe encourages a different focus when we serve others. ...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://unconventionalbusiness.org/integrity-moments/be-a-channel/">Be A Channel</a> appeared first on <a href="https://unconventionalbusiness.org">Unconventional Business Network</a>.</p>

<p>If you wisely decide to only hire someone with strong character, the hard part is determining if the potential hire has integrity. In banking, I learned that running credit bureaus on loan applicants was the best predictor of the future because it revealed how they handled past adversity. In interviews, learning how your job applicant ...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://unconventionalbusiness.org/integrity-moments/the-past-indicates-the-future/">The Past Indicates The Future</a> appeared first on <a href="https://unconventionalbusiness.org">Unconventional Business Network</a>.</p>

<p>While in college, I dreamed of taking a spring break trip to Texas but had no money. But then a man ran a red light and smashed into my car, resulting in me receiving an unexpected check! I had a decision to make: Do I repair my car, or, do I choose a week ...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://unconventionalbusiness.org/integrity-moments/youthful-adventure-2/">Youthful Adventure</a> appeared first on <a href="https://unconventionalbusiness.org">Unconventional Business Network</a>.</p>

<p>When someone offers you unsolicited advice, how do you respond? Do you reject it out of hand? Or do you prayerfully consider that person’s counsel, assessing how they came to that suggestion and the wisdom that they may offer? I was tasked with reorganizing a department when another manager shared his thoughts about things I ...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://unconventionalbusiness.org/integrity-moments/unsolicited-advice/">Unsolicited Advice</a> appeared first on <a href="https://unconventionalbusiness.org">Unconventional Business Network</a>.</p>

<p>In a Wall Street Journal article titled, “It’s Time to Start Tooting Your Own Horn at Work,” the author recommends developing a “brag book.” The author claims that it helps to keep track of our successes and testimonials for superiors or prospective employers. Many employers may remember yesterday’s success but forget the five wins you ...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://unconventionalbusiness.org/uncategorized/tooting-your-own-horn/">Tooting Your Own Horn</a> appeared first on <a href="https://unconventionalbusiness.org">Unconventional Business Network</a>.</p>

<p>One of my favorite Bible trivia questions is, “Who was the first person mentioned in scripture who was filled with the Holy Spirit?” Most people assume that it’s Abraham or Moses. Instead, in Exodus 35:30, we learn, “See, the Lord has chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, ...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://unconventionalbusiness.org/uncategorized/an-important-workplace-calling/">An Important Workplace Calling</a> appeared first on <a href="https://unconventionalbusiness.org">Unconventional Business Network</a>.</p>

<p>At 16 years old, Patrick was abducted from Britain and forced to become a shepherd in Ireland. But, it was during his time of tending sheep that his prayers resulted in his conversion to following Jesus. Eventually, Patrick escaped and returned to Britain. But then, through a dream, God called Patrick to return to Ireland ...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://unconventionalbusiness.org/integrity-moments/st-patricks-day/">St. Patrick’s Day</a> appeared first on <a href="https://unconventionalbusiness.org">Unconventional Business Network</a>.</p>

<p>It grieves me when someone tells me they refuse to do business with Christians because of past disappointments. I also have been disappointed by Christian business leaders, but likewise non-Christians have disappointed me as well. As followers of Jesus, we tend to have higher expectations of someone claiming to be a Christian. But refusing to ...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://unconventionalbusiness.org/integrity-moments/trust-but-verify-2/">Trust But Verify</a> appeared first on <a href="https://unconventionalbusiness.org">Unconventional Business Network</a>.</p>

<p>In this series we’re talking about God’s view on growth and multiplication. If you ask most business owners about their purpose for their business, they will often tell you that profit is their primary motive. God’s view on the purpose for growing your business is much different. He desires us to use our business to ...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://unconventionalbusiness.org/integrity-moments/gods-word-on-growth-and-multiplication-part-iv/">God’s Word on Growth and Multiplication: Part IV</a> appeared first on <a href="https://unconventionalbusiness.org">Unconventional Business Network</a>.</p>

<p>In this series we’re talking about God’s view on growth and multiplication. We’ve learned so far that God intended us to multiply and be fruitful and He desires to bless us by providing more provision. But God’s abundant provision is usually tied to our obedience, and heeding God’s warning. Last time we discussed the ...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://unconventionalbusiness.org/integrity-moments/gods-word-on-growth-and-multiplication-part-iii/">God’s Word on Growth and Multiplication: Part III</a> appeared first on <a href="https://unconventionalbusiness.org">Unconventional Business Network</a>.</p>

<p>In this series, we’re talking about God’s view on growth and multiplication. Although God has some limitations on growth, today I want to emphasize that growth, or lack of growth, can be directly tied to God’s favor. In Deuteronomy 7, God told Israel that obedience to His commands would result in the benefits mentioned in ...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://unconventionalbusiness.org/integrity-moments/gods-word-on-growth-and-multiplication-part-ii/">God’s Word on Growth and Multiplication: Part II</a> appeared first on <a href="https://unconventionalbusiness.org">Unconventional Business Network</a>.</p>

<p>The business world promotes the idea that bigger is better, and that we should strive to multiply what we have. In this series, we will examine what God’s Word says about growth. Let’s start from the beginning. God gave Adam and Eve these instructions in Genesis 1:28, “God blessed them, and God said to them, ...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://unconventionalbusiness.org/integrity-moments/gods-word-on-growth-and-multiplication-part-i/">God’s Word on Growth and Multiplication: Part I</a> appeared first on <a href="https://unconventionalbusiness.org">Unconventional Business Network</a>.</p>

<p>Over the last few years, Hillsong, IHOP, Gateway Church, and now Bethel have had significant leadership failures. Even worse, these churches often covered up the extent of the damage done, rather than warn and shepherd the victims. Recently, it was discovered that Bethel Church had allowed Shawn Bolz to prophesy at Bethel for many years, ...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://unconventionalbusiness.org/integrity-moments/the-cover-up/">The Cover Up</a> appeared first on <a href="https://unconventionalbusiness.org">Unconventional Business Network</a>.</p>

<p>The sudden death of the popular manager shocked the entire company. He was energetic and passionate about his work. He regularly worked with dozens of people on several key projects. His accidental death after work hours was even more traumatic to those who had been in meetings with him earlier that day. It can be ...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://unconventionalbusiness.org/integrity-moments/taken-for-granted/">Taken for Granted</a> appeared first on <a href="https://unconventionalbusiness.org">Unconventional Business Network</a>.</p>

<p>When a job application arrives, many employers look first for the applicant’s work experience and job history. Although helpful, when it comes time to narrow your search, a more important issue to research is their character. Another good indication that character is important is God’s fixation on integrity. If you find someone with integrity and ...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://unconventionalbusiness.org/integrity-moments/character-first/">Character First</a> appeared first on <a href="https://unconventionalbusiness.org">Unconventional Business Network</a>.</p>