Friday Focus Discipline
One Word Focus: Discipline In a world that constantly pulls us in every direction, it’s easy to drift. But as followers of Christ, we are called to live with intentionality, perseverance, and a heart aligned with God’s will. This week, our Friday Focus centers on one powerful word: Discipline. Discipline is more than routine or […]
What Are Your Ultimate Goals?
What Are Your Ultimate Goals? As business and professional people, what we do is governed at least in part by goals: Sales or productivity goals; daily goals; project goals; financial goals; career goals. You could probably add to the list. But have you ever thought in terms of life goals, the ultimate goal […]
Friday Focus Calmness
One Word Focus: Calmness Key Reflections with “Calmness” Calmness Reflects Inner Peace Rooted in GodTrue calmness isn’t merely the absence of noise or trouble—it’s the presence of peace that surpasses understanding, deeply rooted in a relationship with God. When we place our full trust in Him, calmness becomes our natural posture. It allows us […]
Visionary Leader’s Secret: Showing Up In The Moment
Recognizing And Overcoming Perils Of Pride Recently as I was watching an interview with comedian and legendary talk show host Jay Leno, he commented about being a big believer in low self-esteem. He explained his perspective that if he begins to think he knows more than the next person, he is in trouble. Leno also […]
Timeless Truths Of Life And Work
Timeless Truths Of Life And Work I am not a soldier. I have never picked up a weapon and stood guard during the night. I have never fought in a great battle, landed in hostile territory, or had a legitimate reason to wear a military uniform. I am also not a gifted athlete. I ride my bicycle some miles every week, […]
The Problem Of Waiting In An ‘ASAP’ World
The Problem Of Waiting In An ‘ASAP’ World Everyone seems to be in such a hurry. It has been that way for a long time. It might have started with the Industrial Revolution, when much of the world began to shift from agrarian societies. When you are growing crops, farmers know you cannot rush the […]
Small And Steady Approach Leads To Big Things
Are you familiar with “The Tortoise and the Hare,” the fable by the ancient Greek storyteller Aesop? It is about a fast-running hare (a relative of the rabbit) that ridicules a slow-moving tortoise. Wearied by the hare’s arrogant behavior, the tortoise decides to challenge it to a race. The race starts and the hare quickly […]
Negotiating Agreements God’s Way
Negotiating Agreements God’s Way By Rick Boxx • June 2, 2025 Business negotiations are fraught with opportunities to turn into stressful experiences. To help in reducing this tension, I have learned five guiding principles on how best to negotiate agreements. The first principle is: Clearly define your desired outcome from the transaction. Recently, Rod needed to hire a new […]
Recognizing And Overcoming Perils Of Pride
Recognizing And Overcoming Perils Of Pride Recently as I was watching an interview with comedian and legendary talk show host Jay Leno, he commented about being a big believer in low self-esteem. He explained his perspective that if he begins to think he knows more than the next person, he is in trouble. Leno […]
Running the Race
Running the Race Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,… Hebrews 12:1 A man was recently chosen for a job at an […]