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Competence Wins Every Time

Proverbs 22.29 Do you see someone skilled[1] in their work? They will serve before kings; they will not serve before officials of low rank.[2] I happen to be writing this devotional during the week of the The Master’s[3] golf tournament. Every year, I marvel at their ability...

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July 3, 2021Wisdom Sayings

Becoming Free from the Bondage of Sin, Part 6 of 8, Blessings in the Bible

In this episode, Bill English talks about how learning to live under God's blessing is so important to becoming free from the bondage of sin. [00:00:07.510] - Bill English And welcome back. I'm Bill English, the publisher here at Bible and Business. Today we are in a...

Wisdom Sayings

Do Not Steal

Do not move an ancient boundary[1] stone set up by your ancestors.[2]Proverbs 22.28 Do not move an ancient landmark or enter the fields of the fatherless, for their Redeemer is strong; he will plead their cause against you.[3]Proverbs 23.10-11 This instruction is given to us twice by...

June 5, 2021Wisdom SayingsStealing

Christian Stewardship

The Heart of Stewardship

View the sermon here. In this series, we have learned that the Context of Stewardship is our covenant relationship with God. Part of our pledge to be faithful to Him includes being faithful in giving to Him. The Context of Stewardship means that we allow Him to...

May 18, 2021Christian Stewardship

Wisdom Sayings

Do Not Pledge Another’s Debts

Proverbs 22.26-27 Do not be one who shakes hands in pledge or puts up security[1] for debts; if you lack the means to pay, your very bed will be snatched from under you.[2] In this saying, we’re instructed to avoid accepting the legal obligation to pay another’s...

May 15, 2021Wisdom SayingsCo-Signing, Debt

Christian Stewardship

The Life of Christian Stewardship

View Bill's sermon here. Good morning. We’re in the 3rd Sunday of a four-part series focusing on Christian stewardship. The central idea which we’re working with is this: Disciples of Jesus Christ are faithful to God in stewarding all that He owns by disadvantaging themselves in order...

May 11, 2021Christian StewardshipDebt, Hoarding, Savings

Becoming Free from the Bondage of Sin, Part 3 of 8, Freedom is Available

Watch the video here. You can download the slides for the video series from the download section of this web site. [00:00:06.090] - Bill English And welcome back. I'm Bill English, the publisher here at Bible and Business. I am teaching my way through my book a...

Becoming Free from the Bondage of Sin, Part 5 of 8, Curses and Ownership

Watch the video here. In this Bible and Business episode, Bill English continues his series on Becoming Free From the Bondage of Sin. This series coveres Chapter 2 in Bill's book "A Christian Theology of Business Ownership". Many Christian business owners and leaders struggle with persistent, private...

Becoming Free from the Bondage of Sin, Part 4 of 8, Fear of the Lord

Christian Stewardship

The Foundation of Stewardship

Watch the sermon video here. Good morning. We’re in the 2nd Sunday of a four-part series focusing on stewardship and generosity. The overriding theme we’re working with in this series is this: Disciples of Jesus Christ are faithful to God in stewarding all that He owns by...

May 7, 2021Christian StewardshipEntrustment, Ownership, Wisdom

Executive Insights

How Much Should We Pay our Pastor?

I am indebted to Julie Roys at the Roys Report for her work in exposing ministers who are clearly overpaid and living on the backs of their congregants. You can learn more here, here (scroll to "Ed Young Sells Miami Home"), here and here, and this isn't...

May 6, 2021Executive InsightsCompensation for Pastors

Christian Stewardship

The Context of Stewardship

This sermon was preached on April 25, 2021 at The Grove Church in Maple Grove, MN. View the sermon here. Introduction Good morning. I’m Bill English. Along with Kathy, my wife, we have been attending here for roughly 12 years. For those who are visiting, I am...

May 3, 2021Christian Stewardship

Christian Stewardship

Becoming Free From the Bondage of Sin, Part 2 of 8, Bondage is More Than Addictions

Listen to the podcast here. Watch the companion video here. When it comes to bondage and sin, what we’re discussing is the notion that sin is your master. Sin is believing that “our way” is better than “God’s way.” It is a violation of God’s commands: Sin...

April 24, 2021Christian StewardshipDysfunction, Freedom, Sin

Executive Insights

Cultivating a Risk Intelligent Culture

I was talking with a colleague recently about common threads in businesses that need to be turned around. One we briefly discussed pertained to risk and agency cost—the ability of a key employee, owner or partner to engage in activities that are personally beneficial but hurt the...

April 6, 2021Executive InsightsAgency Costs, Risk

Becoming Free From the Bondage of Sin, Part 2 of 8, Bondage is More Than Addictions or Compulsions

View the companion video at the Bible and Business YouTube channel. Taken from Chapter 2 of A Christian Theology of Business Ownership. [00:00:05.190] - Bill English And welcome. I'm Bill English, the publisher here at Bible and Business. And I want to welcome you back to another episode at the...

Christian Stewardship

Becoming Free From the Bondage of Sin, Part 1 of 8, Common Ownership Dysfunctions

View the companion video at the Bible and Business YouTube channel. Taken from Chapter 2 of A Christian Theology of Business Ownership. In observing various business owners and leaders, I’ve concluded that there are common dysfunctions into which many fall. Table 2-1 outlines some of the more...

March 27, 2021Christian StewardshipDysfunction, Freedom, Sin

Becoming Free From the Bondage of Sin, Part 1 of 8, Common Ownership Dysfunctions

In this Bible and Business episode, we start a new series on Becoming Free From the Bondage of Sin. This series will cover Chapter 2 in the book A Christian Theology of Business Owners, written by Bill English. Many Christian business owners and leaders struggle with persistent,...

The Theological Context of Business Ownership, Part 7 of 7, Value of Faith and Money

In this Bible and Business video, Bill English helps us understand why Christian business owners value their faith more than any wealth or money they might have. He also outlines why greed should never be part of a business owner's character. You can view the companion video at the Bible and...

The Theological Context of Business Ownership, Part 6 of 7, Connecting the Unseen Realm with the Physical Realm

In this Bible and Business video, Bill English helps us understand the connection outlined in the Bible between our physical world and the unseen realm. This is the sixth of a seven part series. You can view the companion video at the Bible and Business YouTube channel....

The Theological Context for Business Ownership, Presence, Part 5 of 7

In this Bible and Business episode, Bill English discusses why God's presence is so important for us as we live out our covenant relationship with God in our role as business owners. This is the episode in a seven part series on the Theological Context for Business Owners. The slides can...

Executive Insights

CEO Inbox Observations

Three times now, I've been asked to be the CEO of a company in which I have inherited the former CEO's email inbox. Three times now I've had to manage both my own email inbox and another's at the same time. In two of the three cases,...

March 6, 2021Executive InsightsAttention Management, Email

Wisdom Sayings

Stay Away from Angry People

Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person,[1] do not associate with one easily angered,[2] or you may learn their ways and get yourself ensnared.[3]Proverbs 22.24-25 Angry people stir up strife and those who become angry cause much transgression (Proverbs 29.22). Man’s anger doesn’t lead to a...

March 4, 2021Wisdom SayingsAnger

The Theological Context for Business Ownership, Perseverance, Part 4 of 7

In this Bible and Business episode, Bill English discusses why perseverance is so important for us as we live out our covenant relationship with God in our role as business owners. This is the third episode in a seven part series on the Theological Context for Business...

Wisdom Sayings

Do Not Exploit the Poor

Do not exploit[1] the poor because they are poor and do not crush[2] the needy in court, for the Lord will take up their case and will exact life for life.[3]Proverbs 22.22 By definition “poor” entails being vulnerable to an economic predator.[4] This is one reason why...

February 25, 2021Wisdom SayingsExploiting the Poor, Judgement, Poor

Wisdom Sayings

Exhortation to Listen

Pay attention and turn your ear to the sayings of the wise; apply your heart to what I teach, for it is pleasing when you keep them in your heart and have all of them ready on your lips. So that your trust may be in the...

February 23, 2021Wisdom SayingsProverbs, Wisdom

The Theological Context for Business Ownership: Covenants, Part 3 of 7

In this Bible and Business episode, Bill English unlocks covenants for us and applies them to our role as business owners. This is the third episode in a seven part series on the Theological Context for Business Owners. The slides can be downloaded from our downloads section...

Character of God

God is Eternal

This is one of the more incomprehensible aspects to God's persona: He is eternal. Consider Revelation 4.8: And the four living creatures, each of them with six wings, are full of eyes all around and within, and day and night they never cease to say, "Holy, holy,...

February 21, 2021Character of GodCharacter of God, Eternity

The Theological Context for Business Ownership: the Divine Council, Part 2 of 7

In this Bible and Business podcast, you'll learn why the divine council from Psalm 82 is so important to our roles as Christian business owners. This is the second of a seven part series taken from Chapter 1 in the book "A Christian Theology of Business Ownership"....

The Theological Context for Business Ownership: Reigning with Christ, Part 1 of 7

In this Bible and Business podcast, you'll learn how the Biblical truth of reigning with Christ in eternity effects our role as business owners here on earth. This is the first of a seven part series taken from Chapter 1 in the book "A Christian Theology of...

Female Labor Force Participation Rate and God’s Purposes for Business

Aired on February 10, 2021, Bill English and Carmen Laberge discuss the labor force participation rate and why it is declining. We also discuss teachers returning to school and why they are not in the classroom teaching children face to face. We also discuss the attempted unionization...