Devotional Ventures

In many areas of the country, and in particular the San Francisco Bay Area that I call home, the culture of political correctness and multiculturalism frowns on any favorable mention of the God of the Bible. Submitting to God and the decrees of His Word are contrary to the prevailing secular humanist mindset in which […]

NOTE: I’d like the theme to be something like “Action”
In our world today, accomplishment defines success. Throughout my life, I have tried to be successful, and as a type “A” goal-focused individual, this manifests itself in the completion of tasks. From sports to corporate America, I strive toward accomplishment. Perhaps, […]

Scripture Reference: “The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much” (James 5:16).
Most of us feel a bit guilty when it comes to the amount of time that we spend with God. I am no exception to that “generalization”. Having said that, I had not given up praying for my co-workers.
Not too long ago, […]

The label on the side of pesticide bottles express the obvious: Poisonous If Swallowed – Consult a Physician Immediately. Pretty straight forward, but there are poisons that we encounter everyday that are far more toxic and carry few, if any warning labels. Recently, I learned how easy it is to succumb to the […]

At the age of 32 I had earned an MBA, married the man of my dreams and was blessed with a job I truly loved. That year, I found out I was pregnant. You see, when you’re pregnant, it’s easy to think your world won’t change much when you have a baby. […]

A few years back, at the peak of my career as an educator, God allowed me to unwrap one of his gifts, which I would have never seen unless I had experienced it myself. I truly loved my teaching profession. It brought me much satisfaction and fulfillment. It was never a “job” to me […]

In the highly competitive agency environment I inhabit most of the week, the thrill of victory can be intoxicating. And “winning” is pretty straight-forward: you generate profit; you get promoted, you make more money.
My wife and I recently spent a date-night defining what “winning” means for our family. I was a […]

One of the challenges I’ve always faced as I seek to apply Biblical truth to my everyday life is ensuring that I properly understand the meanings of Jesus’ parables. These stories, which were delivered using real-life examples in a first-century Jewish culture, are often somewhat foreign to me living in 21st-century America. (I don’t […]

A young Christian was working a job in logistics (the planning and scheduling of the movement of goods so that things arrive on time where they are needed in an efficient manner) for a large package delivery company. He bemoaned the fact that his work was just ordinary work and wondered how he could […]

Theme: “I know, my God, that you test the heart and are pleased with integrity.” (1 Chronicles 29:17)
Commercial real estate is a viciously competitive business. In my field of focus, the acquisition and disposition of investment properties, you only get paid when you close a deal. The concept of “team […]