Forgiveness does not excuse what happened, but it can help release the physical burden of resentment, stress, and anger. Forgiveness is usually talked about as a spiritual or emotional issue. And it is both of those things. But forgiveness is not only about the heart in the figurative sense. It can also affect the [...]
Jigsaw puzzles may seem like a simple pastime. You spread the pieces on a table. You turn them right side up. You look for the edges. You sort by color, shape, pattern, or whatever system makes sense to you. Then, piece by piece, the picture begins to come together. But puzzles are more than [...]
Christian Business Almanac wasn’t written as a textbook—it was crafted as a daily companion. Learn about the approach behind the book and practical ways to weave it into your work life. Christian Business Almanac grew out of a simple observation: Christian leaders need resources that speak directly to the intersection of faith and work. [...]
Some book design problems announce themselves immediately. A cover. Margins that are too tight. A font that looks like it belongs on a birthday invitation instead of in a serious nonfiction book. But some design problems are quieter. You may not notice them at first. You may simply find yourself getting tired as you [...]
If you’ve spent any time around the publishing world, you’ve probably heard this prediction: print is dying, digital is the future. It sounds logical. Everything else has gone digital—music, news, communication. Why wouldn’t books follow the same path? But when you look at the data, the reality is more nuanced—and more useful for authors and [...]
When we published Christian Business Almanac, the goal was straightforward: provide a daily resource to help people apply biblical principles to their work and decision-making. What followed made something clear. People don’t just want encouragement—they want direction. They want to know how to apply their beliefs in real situations: When decisions carry weight When [...]
The traits that turn everyday dreamers into can-do, build-it, make-it-happen business leaders Some entrepreneurial characteristics come naturally. Others require intentional effort and practice. The good news is that every one of these qualities can grow in you. Entrepreneurs aren’t born fully formed—they develop over time, step by step, experience by experience. These are the [...]
It was supposed to be a sermon warning against greed, but it was more of an attack on billionaires. On a recent Sunday, the preacher at the church we attend used Luke 12:13-21 as the basis for his message. But in his critique of people who accumulate vast wealth, he didn’t seem to understand [...]
Not long ago, I would have said absolutely not; now, I think it’s worth considering A lot of people love listening to audiobooks and a lot of authors would love to have audio versions of their books. But a big issue for authors is the cost of audiobook production. Traditional audiobook production with a [...]
The Science of Leadership: Nine Ways to Expand Your Impact Jeffrey Hull & Margaret Moore Berrett-Koehler Publishers A guide for leaders and their teams This is not light reading or a warm, fuzzy “be a great person and your team will follow you” book. But it’s time well spent, and if you follow Jeffrey [...]
