Both Michael and I have written recently about the economy. Obviously it's been on the minds of a lot of people, and certainly some industries and regions have been more affected by it than others. Either way, the battle is definitely heating up — regardless of external economic conditions — especially for those of us who are believers and whose work and purpose is about expanding the Kingdom of God and not just "making a buck." I'm not certain (although I do have a few guesses) where this notion came from, but somewhere along the way in the Church, we got this idea that if God is "blessing" your life and/or your business, things will be easy. You've probably heard it. There's a "flow." Things are "smooth." Doors open for you.... read the story
Posted by: David G. Johnson (Tue, May 13, 2008)

Many times an unknown person does something spectacular and suddenly becomes a "hero," a public figure, an "overnight success," the object of much envy. Let's explore this "overnight success" syndrome. Several years ago Gary Spiess from White Lake, Minnesota, did an incredible thing. He sailed his ten-foot boat across the Atlantic Ocean in just 54 days. Most of us can only imagine what he endured to complete his 54-day ordeal, but suddenly the whole world knew who he was.... read the story
Posted by: Zig Ziglar (Tue, May 13, 2008)

Did you ever stop to think about the fact that "marketing" is happening all the time in your business — whether you want it to be or not? Here's an example to illustrate what I mean... Picture yourself walking into a restaurant for dinner with your spouse. It's a reasonably nice restaurant with an energetic atmosphere. There's plenty of activity... you might even say it's "alive" with excitement. You're looking forward to a nice meal. After a friendly greeting and a brief wait, you are shown to your table where you sit down to look over the menus. "At any moment," you think to yourself, "someone will come by to take our drink order and tell us about the specials." But you wait...... read the story
Posted by: David G. Johnson (Sun, May 11, 2008)

Too busy at work? More than enough revenue? Here are some ways you can keep those pesky customers and prospects away...... read the story
Posted by: David G. Johnson (Wed, May 7, 2008)

"It's great to be in this position, in NASCAR!" These were some of the first words Morgan shared with me this week. The team followed its well-documented 13th place finish two weeks ago in Talladega with an encouraging 28th place showing in Richmond last Friday night. With momentum comes increased exposure, and with increased exposure, the platform for ministry continues to expand!... read the story
Posted by: Jeff Parnell (Wed, May 7, 2008)

Got A Problem? Find A Problem! Many years ago Dr. Karl Meninger of the world-famed Meninger Clinic in Topeka, Kansas, was asked the question: "What would you do if you feared that a nervous breakdown was coming on?" Without hesitation Dr. Meninger said, "I would find somebody with a bigger problem and get involved with helping him solve his problem; in the process I would forget about my own."... read the story
Posted by: Zig Ziglar (Mon, May 5, 2008)

"And Moses said unto the people, Fear not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will show to you today: for the Egyptians whom you have seen today, you shall see them again no more forever. The LORD shall fight for you, and you shall hold your peace." Exodus 14:13-14... read the story
Posted by: Michael Q. Pink (Sun, May 4, 2008)

We have three kids enrolled in Christian schools, and it's very expensive. We truly believe they're getting a great, faith-based education, but they're only in elementary school and already we've had to dig into our savings.... read the story
Posted by: Dave Ramsey (Sun, May 4, 2008)

"You guide me with your counsel, leading me to a glorious destiny." Psalm 73:24 (NLT). This verse stands out in my mind this week, for a number of reasons. Long before my professional association with Morgan Shepherd and Faith Motorsports began one year ago, I've admired this driver and this team, because they understand what it means to build (and ultimately leave) a legacy. Over the past week, this "glorious destiny" became more obvious to millions of observers. Folks, this is an exciting time!... read the story
Posted by: Jeff Parnell (Wed, April 30, 2008)

"and the children of Israel went out with defiance." Ex 14:8 Not that their defiance lasted very long. In a matter of hours when Pharaoh's army came after them they were greatly afraid, cried out to God and blamed Moses. Their tough defiant talk — when challenged — turned to fear and tears. Israel had a lot to learn, but this was just the beginning.... read the story
Posted by: Michael Q. Pink (Tue, April 29, 2008)

My wife and I are debt-free, and we just found out we'll be having another baby. We have individual health insurance, but it doesn't cover childbirth. What's the best way to go about paying for this?... read the story
Posted by: Dave Ramsey (Tue, April 29, 2008)

"And when Pharaoh drew near, the children of Israel lifted up their eyes, and, behold, the Egyptians marched after them; and they were greatly afraid: and the children of Israel cried out unto the LORD. And they said unto Moses, Because there were no graves in Egypt, have you taken us away to die in the wilderness? why have you dealt thus with us, to carry us forth out of Egypt? Is not this the word that we did tell you in Egypt, saying, Let us alone, that we may serve the Egyptians? For it had been better for us to serve the Egyptians, than that we should die in the wilderness." Ex 14:10-12... read the story
Posted by: Michael Q. Pink (Mon, April 28, 2008)

Okay - I admit it - this one is extreme. Several years ago before I realized that my body retains ice cream, my wife and I were in our favorite ice cream parlor. An unusual-looking young man walked through the front door. In my lifetime I have never seen anything like it. His hair was sticking out in every direction and came to a point at the top so sharp that it was dangerous. He had every imaginable color represented - green, purple, orange, red, lavender, black - it was really a sight to behold!... read the story
Posted by: Zig Ziglar (Mon, April 28, 2008)

From a worldly perspective, this article should begin with a tone of disappointment. After all, the Faith Motorsports Dodge failed to qualify for the race in Mexico and expended $30,000, but without a spot in Sunday's field, there would no opportunity to generate much-needed revenue while south of the Border. And, the circumstances behind the subpar qualifying effort made it even more challenging to swallow. On the team's first practice lap—a competitor cut in front of Morgan and caused significant damage to the left front side of the #89. With no practice time, and with mechanical efforts now focused on "repair" as opposed to "prepare," qualifying suffered, likely costing the team a spot in Sunday's race.... read the story
Posted by: Jeff Parnell (Wed, April 23, 2008)

Dear Dave, We have 90 credit cards in a safe deposit box, and they all have zero balances. I know you say we don't need credit, but I'd really like for us to keep our credit rating intact. My husband and I both own our own businesses, and I like the security of knowing they're there in case something bad happens. Is this okay?... read the story
Posted by: Dave Ramsey (Tue, April 22, 2008)

Be grateful for your problems. We all frequently deal with people who complain about the trials and tribulations of their daily lives. Life seems to be one big problem for them. I would like to take a common-sense, realistic approach and address this mind-set. If there were no "problems" on your job, then your employer would hire a much less capable person than you to do the routine things that don't require much thought. In the business world, those who are able to solve complex problems are the ones who have the most value to the employer.... read the story
Posted by: Zig Ziglar (Mon, April 21, 2008)

There Must Never Be Another Waco! By Chuck Baldwin April 18, 2008 On February 28, 1993, agents of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (BATF, now known as the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives or BATFE) began their assault on the home of the Branch Davidians outside Waco, Texas. An unarmed David Koresh was shot by the agents as he stepped onto his front porch. A shootout resulted with several deaths on both sides.... read the story
Posted by: Chuck Baldwin (Sun, April 20, 2008)

"For if by one man's offense death reigned by one; much more they who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ." Romans 5:17... read the story
Posted by: Michael Q. Pink (Wed, April 16, 2008)

The team enjoys its strongest performance of the season in Phoenix, completing 127 laps in Friday night's Bashas' Supermarkets 200. Though there was disappointment, Morgan makes a strong case for his team: "Equipment challenges have limited our ability to compete this season, so it means a lot when we have an opportunity to prove that we can race at a high level. Had it not been for another car cutting our right rear tire from behind, this would have been an even stronger finish!"... read the story
Posted by: Jeff Parnell (Wed, April 16, 2008)

I'm making a budget every month, and I've got $1,000 in the bank to start my emergency fund. After all my expenses I have $125 left, but I also have three credit card debts that total $18,000. Should my next step be to pay these off or should I start investing the money I have left over?... read the story
Posted by: Dave Ramsey (Mon, April 14, 2008)

Just what can positive thinking do? To be candid, some people have given positive thinking a bad name. I can't stand to hear some gung-ho individual say that with positive thinking you can just do "anything." If you think about that one for a moment, you recognize the absurdity of it. As a ridiculous example, I'm a positive thinker, but I could never slam-dunk a basketball or perform major surgery - or even minor surgery - on anyone and expect that person to survive. Nate Newton, the 300-plus pound lineman for the Dallas Cowboys, is positive, optimistic and outgoing but he'd be a complete failure as a jockey or a ballet dancer.... read the story
Posted by: Zig Ziglar (Mon, April 14, 2008)