“Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interest of others” Phil 2:4 (NIV) Or as it is written in The Message version: “Don’t be obsessed with getting your own advantage. Forget yourselves long enough to lend a helping hand.” As a Real…

“Be very careful, then, how you live – not as unwise but as wise. Making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” Eph 5:15-16 (NIV)  Make the most of every opportunity you run across this week y’all! We have wisdom  – so let’s use it!

I was around several different people at different times this week that seemed to think they knew everything about everything and everyone!  They had the answer for each topic and were quick to point out their knowledge and wisdom to everyone that could hear. God doesn’t want us to be…

“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” Prov 15:1 (NIV)  Many times my approach is very rigid… and it ends up stirring things up! If this ever happens to you then let’s try and use gentleness this week and see if we can keep things from…

Have you been walking around tired and without much strength lately? Are you keeping your attitude positive and upbeat or are you letting your current circumstances bring you down? The prescription to help us fix all of this is very simple – keep a cheerful heart! “A cheerful heart is good medicine,…

“The wise man has eyes in his head, while the fool walks in the darkness…” Ecc 2:14 (NIV)  If we can see where we are going doesn’t it make it easier for us to get there? Turn on the lights!  Use the knowledge God has given us! Let’s not go through life in the…

As a Real Christian Businessman, God has given us the ability to work and earn a living.  And we all work hard at what we do! So remember this week to look for some satisfaction in what we do – it’s there even in the worst of circumstances! “A man…

“Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.” Prov 17:28 (ESV) This is probably one of the biggest faults I have – I talk too much!  Over the years I have gained a little wisdom in this arena and held my…

It seems counter intuitive that the more we give away the more we will prosper but it’s true! I have witnessed this my entire life firsthand. “Give freely and become more wealthy; be stingy and lose everything.  The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.” Prov…

“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” James 4:7 (NIV) The reminder for Real Christian Businessmen this week is to resist, resist, resist!  It tells us clearly in the Bible if we resist the devil he will flee from us.  When we are in a situation…