I'm a Cornell University graduate. When I started my business out of college, I thought I knew it all. Boy was I wrong, and in 2008, I nearly went bankrupt. Then I discovered a secret that wasn't taught to me in college. In fact, most colleges today would completely discredit the secret that I discovered. I realized that the Bible is the best book on business in the planet. Every single situation I could run into, there was a solution for it in the Bible. This was the beginning of my replacing of college knowledge with business wisdom. Business wisdom is a key aspect of entrepreneurial maturity. We often think of growing into maturity as we get older and gain more business experience, but growing mature in business wisdom transcends age. Wisdom grows when we learn to apply our knowledge to common workday choices and situations. James, the brother of Jesus and writer of the book of James, talks about the process of growing in spiritual maturity in James 1:1-5. He tells us that anybody who seeks wisdom should simply ask God for it, and God will give it generously to anyone who asks. Growing in business wisdom through the Bible happens when we use our knowledge of God, the world, and ourselves, to make right decisions about how we should act, live, and talk as Christians. It’s as we get to know God better that we grow in His wisdom and are equipped along our Godpreneurial journey with the knowledge we need to run abundant businesses that honor Him. In this way, business wisdom comes from our relationship with God. No business person needs to lack wisdom because God offers it freely through a relationship with Him. As we seek Him and His wisdom over marketplace matters, He gives us opportunities to practice it in our companies and grow in our trust in Him. And as we trust Him with our choices, we begin to see wisdom flourish in our lives. So what will you do to cultivate business wisdom along your entrepreneurial journey? Are you going to rely soly on your college knowledge? Are you going to wait for the next New York Times Best Seller to give you business success tips? The first step is to ask God for help for all your business needs. When you humbly come to God and admit your need for Him as the chairman of your board of directors, He will generously give you all the wisdom you need.

Godpreneur Men, it’s time to step up. The world is trying to redefine manhood. It’s telling us to sit down, stay quiet, and play it safe—especially when it comes to leadership, faith, and business. But God didn’t create you to be passive. He created you to build, to lead, and to take dominion over the marketplace He’s given you. The problem? Too many businessmen today don’t know what they’re building. They chase success along the entrepreneurial journey without direction. They run businesses but feel spiritually lost. They work hard but never feel fulfilled. That’s why we need a blueprint. In this 8-phase blog post series, we’re diving into God’s plan for Kingdom Businessmen—men who build businesses with integrity, lead boldly, and create legacies that last. We’re going to uncover: How to build with confidence, not fear. How to restore what’s been broken in your life and business. How to lead with strength, instead of staying passive. How to ensure your success doesn’t fade, but lasts for generations. This isn’t just about business. This is about becoming the man God designed you to be. If you’re tired of feeling stuck, uncertain, or unfulfilled, then let’s break ground together. Phase 1 starts now. Are you ready? BUILT FOR THE CHALLENGE I'm fascinated with how skyscrapers are built. It starts with an empty lot, but soon, heavy machinery rolls in, digging deep to lay a solid foundation. Steel beams rise, concrete is poured, and every detail follows a blueprint designed for strength and endurance. But living in Miami and seeing abandoned construction lots, here’s what I know: not every building that starts construction gets completed. Some run out of funding. Some never even make it past the planning stage. Others collapse because they weren’t built correctly, like in the case of the tragic Surfside building here on Miami Beach. The same thing has happened to me at times along my entrepreneurial journey. I know God created me to build—to lead, to take dominion, to create. But I still stall out, get distracted, and lose confidence in what I was meant to build. At times, I've abandoned my calling because of fear, failure, and attacks from the enemy. But I know I was built for the challenge—that the very obstacles in front of me are meant to prove my strength, not break me. CHALLENGE ACCEPTED As men, we often feel the pressure of leadership—in business, in family, and in life. We have big visions but also big fears: What if I fail? What if I don’t have what it takes? What if I let my family down? And on top of that, the world constantly tries to redefine masculinity, leadership, and success. It tells men to play it safe, be passive, and keep faith separate from business. Many of us react in one of two ways: Some men shrink back —playing small, avoiding risk, and letting opportunities slip by because they don’t believe they have what it takes. Others overcompensate —chasing money, power, and recognition, thinking that success alone will prove their worth. But both responses miss the truth: God has already called us to build . And when God calls, He equips. But it’s up to us Godpreneur men to step into that calling. GOD CALLS THE CALLED Paul reminds us in Ephesians 6:10-11: "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes." Notice what this verse says: " Be strong in the Lord "—not in your own ability, connections, or financial status. God is the Master Builder, and He has already created a blueprint for leadership, success, and kingdom impact. But the enemy doesn’t want men to build something that glorifies God. He will use distractions, discouragement, and spiritual attacks to keep mem from laying the foundation and completing the work. The enemy knows that if men rise up, businesses will honor God, families will be restored, and communities will change. That’s why he works overtime to weaken men, keep them passive, and make them doubt their calling. But here’s the truth: God did not create men to sit on the sidelines. Godpreneur men were built to lead, to create, and to establish His kingdom in their business and their life. WILL YOU TAKE THE CHALLENGE? So, let me ask you: Are you following the right blueprint? Have you been shrinking back instead of stepping up? Have you been chasing worldly success instead of kingdom purpose? Have you allowed fear and doubt to delay what God has called you to build? If you want to construct a business and a life that stands the test of time, you need to start with the right foundation. That means strengthening your faith, aligning your leadership with God’s Word, and rejecting anything that pulls you away from His purpose. The world needs Kingdom Businessmen who will build with integrity, lead with conviction, and create businesses that glorify God. Will you step up and build? Or will you let the enemy keep you from your calling? YOU'RE CALLED OUT, AND CALLED UP Imagine if Christian men across industries stepped up—building businesses that don’t just make money, but shape culture and transform lives. Imagine a generation of bold, God-led businessmen who refuse to cut corners, who mentor the next generation, and who create lasting impact in their industries. That’s what’s at stake. This is why God has called you. Laying a strong foundation is the first step. But what if your foundation already feels cracked? Maybe you’ve made mistakes. Maybe you’ve been burned by past failures—in business, in leadership, or in your personal life. Maybe you feel like you’ve already lost your chance to build something great. Here’s the good news: God specializes in restoring broken frameworks. In Phase 2, we’ll tackle what to do when your business, your confidence, or your vision feels like it’s falling apart. Because a true Kingdom Businessman doesn’t just build—he rebuilds with God’s strength. Don’t miss it. See you in Phase 2 . #kingdombusinessmanblueprint

Welcome back to my series of posts titled " The Kingdom Businessman Blueprint. " In Phase 1 (click to read previous post) , we laid the foundation by recognizing that God has called us to build, lead, and create with purpose. But what happens when we look at our business, leadership, or life and realize that things have already started to crumble? What if the foundation we’ve been building on is cracked? Before we can move forward, we need to address what’s broken—because God doesn’t just build, He restores. A few years ago, I drove past a construction site in downtown Miami where a brand-new residential building was supposed to go up. The project had started strong—blueprints were approved, steel beams were raised—but then something went wrong. A flaw in the foundation was discovered, forcing the entire project to halt. Months passed, and instead of a towering structure, all that remained was an abandoned, unfinished framework. I later found out that the foundation had cracks that made the entire structure unsafe. The only solution? Tear it down and start again. This is where many Christian businessmen find themselves in life and business. We start with big dreams, but somewhere along the way, things start to fall apart. Maybe it’s a failed business, a broken marriage, or a spiritual disconnect that’s left you feeling like your foundation isn’t strong enough to keep building. But here’s the truth: God specializes in restoring broken frameworks. WE'VE ALL GIVEN UP SOMETIMES Too many businessmen feel like they’ve already failed beyond repair. We've all made bad financial decisions that wrecked our business plans in one way or another. We've all made mistakes in leadership, in marriage, or in fatherhood that we don’t know how to fix. We've all lost confidence—in ourselves, in our calling, and even in God’s plan for our life. When a man loses hope along his entrepreneurial journey, he stops building. He checks out. He stops running the race. We see this all the time. Men give up on their dreams. They give up on their families. They check out of church. They stop believing that what they’re building even matters. This isn’t new. In Ezekiel’s time, Israel had completely abandoned God. Their land was ruined, their leadership was corrupt, and their entire culture was built on the wrong foundation. They had allowed idols—false gods, false priorities—to replace their devotion to God. And what did God do? He let everything collapse. GOD WANTS TO LIFT US BACK UP Ezekiel 36:16-18 says: " The word of the Lord came to me: 'Son of man, when the people of Israel were living in their own land, they defiled it by their conduct and their actions. Their conduct was like a woman’s monthly uncleanness in my sight. So I poured out my wrath on them because they had shed blood in the land and because they had defiled it with their idols.'" God didn’t destroy Israel out of anger—He allowed their failures to expose their broken foundation. Sometimes, God allows businesses, business deals, and business partnerships to fall apart to reveal what was wrong with the structure to begin with. A business built on greed will eventually collapse. A marriage built on selfishness will start to crack. A life built on chasing success instead of God’s purpose will eventually leave a man empty and frustrated. The good news? God doesn’t just tear down—He rebuilds! Later in Ezekiel 36, God promises to restore His people—but first, they have to remove the idols that weakened their foundation. An idol isn’t just a golden statue. An idol is anything that takes priority over God in business and life. For some men, their idol is success. They build their identity around their business, and when it fails, they feel like they’ve failed as a man. For others, their idol is control. They try to hold everything together in the company on their own strength, refusing to let God take the lead. For some, their idol is comfort. They don’t want to make the hard choices as a leader, so they stay in cycles of mediocrity. If you want God to restore what’s broken, you have to clear out what’s been weakening your structure. TEAR DOWN WHAT'S BROKEN Take a hard look at your life and business: What’s been holding you back? Is there a failure you haven’t recovered from? Are you stuck in a cycle of disappointment, afraid to build again? Are there priorities in your life that have taken the place of God? The first step to rebuilding your framework is surrender. God won’t force you to change. But if you hand Him the broken pieces, He will restore what was lost. He will rebuild you stronger. He will make your business, your leadership, and your life stand on solid ground. But you have to let go of what’s weakening your foundation. WE'RE CALLED TO REBUILD Imagine what would happen if men stopped giving up and started rebuilding. Imagine if we refused to let failure define us and instead let God reshape us into stronger leaders, husbands, and business owners. That’s what Kingdom Businessmen do. We don’t quit. We don’t settle. We build again. But before we move forward, there’s one more critical step: Taking action . It’s not enough to hope for a better foundation. You have to lay the first brick. And that’s exactly what we’ll cover next in Phase 3: Laying the First Brick - because a blueprint means nothing if you don’t start building. See you in the next phase. #kingdombusinessmanblueprint

Think about your upcoming business plans for the day, week, year, and beyond. Maybe you want to hire a new employee. Maybe you want to get into a joint venture. Maybe you want to write an industry book. Maybe you want to expand into a new city. Maybe you want to start a podcast. Maybe you want to support a non-profit. Maybe you want to get a business loan. Maybe you want to pay off business debt. The Bible says … “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” (Proverbs‬ ‭19:21‬ ‭NIV‬‬) Ironically, I had plans to take my non-profit and my Godpreneur ministry to new heights, but when I gave it to the Lord a couple of years back, what I felt back from God was...."It's not your time yet, Alex." I felt the Lord wanted me to focus on my company and grow it tremendously. And God assured me that, later on, in HIS timing, He and He alone would take my Godpreneur walk to places I can't imagine. My point is that I made plans, even ministerial plans, and God was able to give them a place in time for me. Making plans for your company isn’t a bad thing. In fact, the Bible tells us that we will harvest what we plant (Galatians 6:7), so we should be diligent—not lazy—to wisely prepare for the future. But we must simultaneously hold those plans loosely, because God knows the full picture of our entrepreneurial journey. God is always working in and through His people (us Godpreneurs), giving us the desire and power to do what pleases Him (Philippians 2:13). But sometimes, we require rerouting. Sometimes what we want for our business lives isn’t in His plan. However even when we don’t get what we’ve hoped for, He always has our good and His glory in mind.  Jesus modeled how to surrender His own plans by literally giving His life up for us—for our freedom. And, even though it wasn’t easy, our business lives and our futures look different because God’s purpose prevailed. So today, make a list of some of your business plans and dreams. Then hold your hands out in front of you, and visualize giving all of your dreams and plans over to God. Picture all of those plans evaporating from your hands. Then, ask God to show you which plans He wants to give back to you and if there are any new dreams He’s longing for you to receive. PRAYER God, sometimes it's hard to surrender my business to You. I make the mistake of thinking my plans are better than Yours. I know Your purpose for me is far greater than I can imagine, so I want to release all control to You. I invite You into my entrepreneurial decision-making. Please inspire every move and thought I make. In Jesus' name, Amen.

As I scroll through social media, so many different business gurus want to convince me that their methodology is the best way for me to grow my agency.  Clips of Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos giving talks at conferences pop into my feed and I listen because…well…these guys are trillionaires and I could probably pick up a golden nugget or two to take to my company, right? But the truth is that I'm only hearing a little part of the content being shared.  I don't know the whole story from beginning to end.  I have no idea what phase of the entrepreneurial journey these guys are on, so I'm not even sure if these bits of wisdom would even be applied correctly into my current business situation. The fact is that there's way too much information out there being shared for me to even know where to begin.  It's overwhelming and almost stifles me.  I get paralysis by analysis and I end up doing none of it because I already forgot about it and I keep scrolling to the next guy’s advice. I want to be prosperous and successful, like these other guys online.  I want the chaos of the rollercoaster of entrepreneurship to go away, and be replaced by the peace of knowing I'm financially stable. But how do I get there when there are so many ideas and methods that trap me in a state of anxiety, overwhelm, and a feeling like I'm never doing enough? After studying the word discernment in the Bible, and after months of prayer over my feelings of overwhelm surrounding my desires for success and prosperity, I come to the conclusion that there's only one solution to this problem:  the Lord wants me to direct 100% of my focus and attention to Him, and only Him. The Bible says in Proverbs 2:6-15 NIV: [6] For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. [7] He holds success in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless, [8] for he guards the course of the just and protects the way of his faithful ones. [9] Then you will understand what is right and just and fair—every good path. [10] For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul. [11] Discretion will protect you, and understanding will guard you. [12] Wisdom will save you from the ways of wicked men, from men whose words are perverse, [13] who have left the straight paths to walk in dark ways, [14] who delight in doing wrong and rejoice in the perverseness of evil, [15] whose paths are crooked and who are devious in their ways. Proverbs teaches us Kingdom-driven entrepreneurs that knowledge, peace, understanding, success, prosperity, true wisdom, and discernment all come from the Lord. Sure, it's easier to scroll Instagram and pick up 90 second golden nuggets from these gurus. It’s easy to search online for answers on how to successfully grow a business and read many New York Times best sellers for the path to wealth and prosperity.  It's much harder to carve out 1 hour every morning to read the Bible, meditate on it, and wait for the Holy Spirit to reveal a golden nugget. However, King Solomon, the writer of this Proverb, emphasizes God as the source of wisdom.  Those Godpreneurs who earnestly seek Him will be granted knowledge and understanding. The text makes clear that the Lord bestows wisdom - wisdom needed for running a successful business. From His mouth comes knowledge and comprehension. Discernment is a divine gift, requiring an “all-in” relationship with God. We don't need to consume any more business books.  We don't need to follow any other gurus.  God graciously imparts wisdom to Godpreneurs who sincerely seek Him. God’s wisdom is reserved for those who run businesses righteously and strive to follow His ways. An entrepreneur with integrity operates in genuine inner alignment with Biblical principles. He or she demonstrates to the marketplace a heart transformed and in love with God. What if success and prosperity in business was really all about running a business in peace and inner alignment? God guards the paths of justice and watches over His faithful marketplace ministers ( yes, that's you! ). Walking in His wisdom provides protection and guidance along our entrepreneurial journey, acting as a safeguard that steers us along the right path and shields us from harm. Adhering to God’s Word for running our business ensures we operate on safe ground. This does not guarantee the absence of our companies failing or our product launches from bombing, but it prevents our own foolishness from being the source. And if I'm “less foolish,” could that lead me to profit more in my business?  Close another deal?  Negotiate a better rate?  Lose one less client or employee?  Yes! When you embrace God’s wisdom for operating your business, you gain an understanding of righteousness, justice, equity, and every good path. Rejecting worldly wisdom and embracing God’s wisdom leads us to run businesses characterized by understanding and righteousness. We attain clarity on what is just and fair in the marketplace according to God’s standards, not the world’s. We gain a discerning heart that delights in God’s truth, experiences peace, and is wholly satisfied. I don't know about you, but PEACE in my business would check off the box of “ success ” in my book. Living by God's wisdom also means rejecting the ways of the wicked by turning away from evil influences and rejecting values that contradict God’s Word. The wicked forsake uprightness, rejoice in evil, and delight in perversity. As Kingdom driven business owners, we are called to reject these paths, remaining steadfast on the path of righteousness - the path where success and prosperity abounds! Reflect on the source of the entrepreneurial wisdom and discernment you currently seek. Are you turning to God and His Word, or are you being influenced by Instagram’s views of business success and prosperity? Imagine if we all committed to pursuing business wisdom from the true source – God Himself. Let's all embrace His Word, operate with integrity, and experience His protection and guidance along our entrepreneurial journey. This is the pathway to true discernment, leading to a business life of righteousness and peace - a Godpreneur's true standard for success and prosperity.

One of my companies is a branding and marketing agency for charter schools.  We are extremely targeted in our niche. This devotion to one single type of client has helped us grow tremendously. But it wasn't always like this.  Before, I was a “generalist” agency.  I'd serve anyone that needed branding services. However, everything changed when I joined this group called 7 Figure Agency . The founder of this group promised that if I pick a niche and follow his formula, I could grow my agency to 7 figures and beyond.  He has grown his agency using the same formula he was going to teach me, so I jumped into his program. And boy was I receptive to his teachings.  I really wanted to break the 7-figure mark in revenue.  I was very perceptive to all of his teachings.  I actively attended the quarterly intensives and weekly online meetings.  And even though I had been an entrepreneur for 20 years, I humbled myself and took his online courses so that I could learn what I didn't know.  And since he had grown his agency to 7 figures, I believed in his program. And guess what?  It works!  Everything he taught, if I applied it correctly, would work! As Godpreneurs who are looking to run kingdom-first businesses, we have the opportunity to look at the Bible as a big book on business management and entrepreneurial success. But if we don't jump into the Bible as the ultimate MBA business course on how to be successful and prosperous in business, we'll miss many important lessons God wants to teach us. Last blog we learned that the first secret to discernment is to desire  it. However, it’s not enough to merely desire discernment along our entrepreneurial journey; we must be willing to embrace what it takes to develop  it. Proverbs 2: 1-5 reads [1] My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, [2] turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding— [3] indeed, if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, [4] and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, [5] then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. From Solomon's wisdom, we can grab 5 essential qualities you need to have as a kingdom-first business owner  if you want to experience success and prosperity along your entrepreneurial journey. 1) A Receptive Mindset A receptive mindset isn’t passive but actively listens, intending to learn and obey. It’s a heart that attentively inclines towards wisdom, eager to absorb and apply God’s teachings to the business. 2) A Perceptive Mindset This involves recognizing the immense value of God’s Words to the business. To treasure something means to value it highly, to guard and protect it because of its worth. Godpreneur’s with a perceptive mindset see God’s commandments as precious treasures to be stored and cherished. This creates in us a heart that perceives the authority of God’s Word, understanding that its instructions carry eternal weight and truth for the marketplace. 3) An Actively Pursuing Mindset This pursuit is likened to searching for silver or hidden treasures—activities that demand effort, dedication, and persistence. God-first business owners must recognize our deep need for wisdom along the entrepreneurial journey and pursue it more fervently than worldly riches. 4) A Humble Mindset True wisdom and discernment reside in humility, in the recognition of our limitations as entrepreneurs and the need to submit to God's higher understanding of the business world. Pride blocks discernment; it convinces us that we already possess all necessary knowledge for business success. Humility, on the other hand, opens us up to learn and grow in God's wisdom. 5) A Believing Mindset   The path to discernment is rooted in faith, trusting in God's promises for our entrepreneurial life. This believing mind turns to God, confident that He will provide the wisdom we seek for our business when we approach Him with a heart full of the right attitude. Conclusion True discernment isn't found within ourselves; it's found in God's Word. Many “gurus” and social media influencers will push the cultural mantra that wisdom is rooted in personal experience and that emotion is a fallacy. Real wisdom, discernment, and truth in entrepreneurship come from God and are revealed in His Word. Imagine if we all considered how we approach the pursuit of wisdom and discernment along our entrepreneurial journey.  Now is the time to take practical steps towards developing a mind and heart that seeks and treasures God's Wisdom for our business ventures. We must commit to reading His Word diligently, pray for a humble and receptive spirit, and trust that God will guide us in all discernment for leading our company. This is the path to a business life grounded in truth and focused on Jesus.

As a success-driven business owner, I have deep wants and desires around the area of money and wealth.  So when I get on social media and see influencers flaunting their “stuff” and I hear business gurus talking about “the 3-step secret to making money on YouTube,” I'm naturally intrigued by it all because it matches my internal wants and desires. But when I took a break from social media and I substituted that time with more Bible study, the Lord spoke clearly to me that I needed to learn more about the concept of discernment.  What the Lord was doing was shifting my wants and desires AWAY from what the world wants, and towards what Christian entrepreneurs should be seeking: Him. In my previous blog, I laid out the definition of discernment.  Essentially, discernment is the ability to approve what God approves for our businesses and reject what He disapproves. It requires us to be spiritually present in our respective marketplaces so we can distinguish between good and evil, wisdom and folly. And my overall message is that success and prosperity are a byproduct of our ability to discern .  If we make success and prosperity our priority over discernment, we get trapped in the overwhelm and confusion of the world's definition of success and prosperity. In our current business climate dominated by social media channels filled with worldly influencers and business gurus, the need for discernment is more crucial than ever. How are we able to recognize and approve what God values when we're stuck listening to what the world values? How do we shift our desires for worldly business success to desiring Him alone? In the Sermon on the Mound, Jesus gives us clue into the mindset shift that needs to happen.  He says “ But seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.”  (Matthew 6:33) Many of Jesus' listeners were poor and may have felt they had to focus on making a living back at the farm.  They, too, had desires to make money and better their situation.  Knowing that these worldly desires would compete with their ability to follow Him, he teaches them that to not be consumed by the worries of the world, but to focus on loving others and living a heavenly life. Jesus promises that if people seek his kingdom first, he will provide for their needs.  Jesus would have been very familiar with Solomon's teachings in proverbs.  Solomon lays out a great blueprint for seeking wisdom and understanding. It begins with a father’s plea to his son, urging him to receive and treasure the commandments and to be attentive. The passage emphasizes an if-then relationship: “ If you seek it like silver and search for it as for hidden treasures, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. ” Jesus and Solomon are teaching us God-first business owners the first key to making discernment a priority along our entrepreneurial journey:  desire. We must first, DESIRE  discernment over getting fed elsewhere. The desire for discernment begins with a heart inclined towards wisdom, as highlighted in Proverbs 2: 3-5. [3] indeed, if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, [4] and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, [5] then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. This Wisdom isn’t natural; it’s something we must seek diligently. It is developed through constant practice, as Hebrews 5:14 indicates, where mature Godpreneurs have their powers of discernment trained by distinguishing good from evil along their daily entrepreneurial journey. This training involves immersing ourselves in God’s Word ( optimally, before your workday begins)  and applying it daily so we can grow in our ability to perceive entrepreneurship from God’s perspective. ( P.S. why do you think my blog has been called “Daily” Godpreneur since 2014?  Because a true reflection of ones “desire” is in his or her DAILY pursuit of the Lord ). Discernment also extends to how we influence others. As business partners, vendors, and managers of our workforce, we are called to instill this value in those we care for and do business with. Proverbs uses the language of a father teaching a son to embrace Wisdom. However, for this teaching to be effective, those being taught must also value and seek wisdom. This mutual pursuit strengthens the bond and enhances the growth in discernment. Our society often suffers from a false sense of independence, fueled by social media platforms that amplify every voice regardless of wisdom or understanding. Low competence is paired with high confidence, creating a destructive force .  True wisdom, however, recognizes the importance of God-given relationships and responsibilities. It values the input of wise teachers and leaders, grounding our thoughts and actions in Biblical Truth. To cultivate a desire for discernment , we must  engage deeply with God’s Word daily,  practice its teachings in our day-to-day business dealings, and  respect the wisdom of those entrusted with our spiritual growth. Imagine if all of us Christian entrepreneurs sought success and prosperity through the desire for discernment instead of searching on social media.  If we do, we can navigate the tumultuous waters of our times with clarity and conviction. Are you diligently seeking wisdom like hidden treasures to bring into your business? Do you value and respect the guidance of Godly leaders and teachers in your life?  Commit to pursuing discernment with a passionate heart, and encourage your partners, employees, contractors, and - dare I say  - even your clients to do the same.  Let us strive to set our approval on what God approves in our business and reject what He disapproves, growing in wisdom and understanding each day.

I want to write to you today about finding success and prosperity in business, God's way. We are living in unprecedented times abound with business opportunities that many of us have never encountered before.  With the onset of social media, we experienced a drastic change in our daily business lives. We now have instant access to the lives of others and the variety of ideas of reaching success, from social media influencers living their best lives to coaches and business gurus offering the next secret to getting rich.  The overwhelming variety about how to effectively generate leads, what prices to charge, and how to run a profitable business leaves many of us entrepreneurs more insecure and anxious than what was probably intended. Even as we navigated these challenges, another breakthrough has struck: the launch of ChatGPT, which has transformed the way we do business, sparking a new revolution in opportunities for success and prosperity. The power of social media has pushed these challenges even deeper, not knowing what is true and what is a distraction. GODPRENEURS, WE HAVE A PROBLEM How do we Christian entrepreneurs achieve success and prosperity when everything around us pulls us in 100 directions?  How do we break free from the shackles of discontentment and envy we experience on social media so we can experience “ the good life ?” These questions led me down a quest:  what does the Bible say about success and prosperity? What the Lord revealed to me has unlocked a whole new paradigm shift in my walk with God along my entrepreneurial journey.  I leveled up to a whole new playing field where the wisest like David and Solomon operate - two figures who epitomize and quite literally wrote the books that provide the definition of success and prosperity, God's way. And although there are many passages between Proverbs and Psalms that give clues to unlocking the secrets to success and prosperity for Christian entrepreneurs, the spirit led me to these two: From Solomon's wisdom, Proverbs 2:1-15 NIV reads: [1] My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, [2] turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding— [3] indeed, if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, [4] and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, [5] then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. [6] For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. [7] He holds success (my emphasis) in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless, [8] for he guards the course of the just and protects the way of his faithful ones. [9] Then you will understand what is right and just and fair—every good path. [10] For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul. [11] Discretion will protect you, and understanding will guard you. [12] Wisdom will save you from the ways of wicked men, from men whose words are perverse, [13] who have left the straight paths to walk in dark ways, [14] who delight in doing wrong and rejoice in the perverseness of evil, [15] whose paths are crooked and who are devious in their ways. And, from David's wisdom, Psalms 1:1-6 NIV reads: [1] Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, [2] but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. [3] That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither— whatever they do prospers (my emphasis). [4] Not so the wicked! They are like chaff that the wind blows away. [5] Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous. [6] For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked leads to destruction. HOWEVER, THERE'S A PLAN - GOD'S PLAN The good news is that God has already created a clear path for Christian entrepreneurs to succeed and prosper - and it's NOT  in the next New York Times best-selling business book or the next big idea from the business gurus on social media. In these overly opportunistic times, it is crucial to turn to God’s Word for guidance in entrepreneurship. Proverbs 2:1-15 offers much wisdom on the subject of Discernment. The passage encourages us to seek Wisdom and Understanding as one would search for hidden treasures. By doing so, we gain the fear of the Lord that results in success  for the upright. Then, David's Psalm 1 captures what we’ve explored in Solomon’s Proverbs . The Psalm portrays the blessed and prosperous  life as one deeply rooted in God's Word. As you reflect on these verses and the subsequent blog posts I'll be writing, it will become evident that DISCERNMENT  is essential for navigating the complexities of our business world and that you can achieve success and prosperity along that journey, not at the end! Christian entrepreneurs, we must remain steadfast in our commitment to God’s Word, even as platforms like Instagram and Facebook continue to figure out better ways to subconsciously target our greatest desire and business goals: the desire for success and prosperity. We've also seen rapid changes in recent years in how entrepreneurs can generate fame and fortune in countless ways. These shifts are often accompanied by a push to conform to the patterns of the world, even amongst us Kingdom driven entrepreneurs. Yet, Godpreneurs must resist the temptation to fit into the world’s mold of doing business. The Bible warns us that friendship with the world is enmity with God (James 4:4). The world’s business wisdom is flawed and often contrary to God’s Truth. As God-first business owners, we are called to be distinct, to uphold Biblical Standards, and to demonstrate Godly Wisdom in our respective marketplaces. God's pathway of success and prosperity in business requires discernment – the ability to see through the overwhelming confusion and remain grounded in God's Word. The current social media revolution, whether used to generate leads, build authority, or produce income, underscores the need for discernment. It’s easy to get caught up in the next big trend and lose sight of Biblical Truths. However, our call as Godpreneurs is to think Biblically, to seek Wisdom from above, and to apply it in our business lives. As you think about your current entrepreneurial season, consider where you might need more discernment. Where are you finding your sources of truth? Reflect on how you process the information at your fingertips and react to other people's portrayal of success. Are you grounded in the Word of God? Are you seeking Wisdom like hidden treasure?  Take time to pray and ask God for discernment in all areas of your business life. Let His Wisdom guide you through these overwhelming times, so you can stand firm in faith and be a light in a marketplace full of worldly confusion. Over the next series of blog posts, I'll unpack the wisdom of Proverbs 2 and Psalm 1 as a framework where we can use discernment as our guide to true success and prosperity, God's way.

Have you ever struggled with client-pleasing? With caring more about what a client thinks of you than what your Creator thinks of you? With wanting to honor God, but also wanting to be loved and respected by clients? There's a difference between great customer service and client-pleasing, and you need to understand this difference in order to show up as the entrepreneur God created you to be. Writing to believers in Galatia, Paul had a message for those deciding if they should trust the stand-alone grace of Jesus, or add rules and regulations to Jesus’ finished work. He said:  “Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.” ‭‭(Galatians‬ ‭1:10‬ ‭NIV‬‬) Every client interaction and conversation, we have a choice: to seek client approval or God’s approval. And if we genuinely desire to please God through our businesses, how do we do so? Dear Christian entrepreneurs, listen….it’s not by doing enough “good works” in our businesses to tip the scales in our favor. But as Hebrews 11:6 says, “Without faith  it’s impossible to please God…” The only part we have to play in our salvation is having faith  in the One who saves. Faith is essentially trust, so think about it: Who do you trust? Who are you trying to please? Clients? Your employees?  A business partner?  Who are you hoping notices you and accepts you and is proud of you? A parent? A sibling? If you’re interested in evaluating your own motives—which can sometimes be difficult—you can ask yourself these questions: Is my entrepreneurial journey influenced more by cultural trends, societal pressure, and the opinions of others—or by the Word of God? Am I trusting that there’s nothing I can add to the finished work of Jesus, or am I believing the lie that Jesus plus something else in my business is required? Am I committed to trusting God to lead my company, even when I might get canceled by prospects, blocked by haters, or fired by a client? If popularity is your goal in business, leading with a Jesus-first mindset might be a challenge. But if you’re committed to trusting God, then He calls you to run your business differently. He invites you to embrace His approval by showing others unconditional kindness, patience, grace, and love - the hallmarks of great customer service! At the end of your life, you will stand before an audience of One. So who are you trying to please?

I don't know about you, but I have a whole big wishlist of "things" I want when I make it big and have a lot of money. For one, I dream about the Lamborghini Urus. When I see it on the streets of Miami, I get all excited about the prospect of me driving it one day. Another thing I want is a house in Orlando....right next to Disney World. I want to see the fireworks from my backyard. 🎆 For all of us entrepreneurs, there are a lot of things that are on our wishlist....when the budget permits. Our minds get filled up with all those unfulfilled childhood desires or envious wants that other seemingly successful friends have already gotten. In Jesus’ famous sermon in Matthew 6, He spends time talking about the various things in life that we give our attention to. Jesus tells us that instead of spending our time worrying about how to get what we need, we should seek His Kingdom and His righteousness. If we do that, then everything else will be taken care of. So what does it mean for Christian, success-driven entrepreneurs, to seek God’s Kingdom and God’s righteousness?  God’s Kingdom is about God’s rule and reign over all of creation, including all marketplaces globally. His Kingdom began in Jesus’ ministry on earth and is now expanding and continuing through the Church. The work of a Godpreneur is to continue to publicly display, and when the spirit leads, to tell employees, clients, and vendors about the hope of Jesus, and to teach all the things Jesus has commanded us. To seek God’s righteousness along your entrepreneurial journey is to desire to run your business the way God intended. It is to operate your day-to-day interactions according to God’s commands, which requires that we make decisions in your business that align with God’s Word. Jesus says that if we do these two things—seek God’s Kingdom and His righteousness—then every other area of our business life will make sense. When we don’t prioritize God’s desires for our entrepreneurial life first, then we’ll end up worrying about things that are temporary. Living a life according to God’s Word ought to be our greatest concern because God’s Kingdom will last forever. For me, I need to not obsess so much about what car I drive or where I'll live "when I make it big." I need to realize that I've already made it....into the Kingdom. I'm already there. It's not terrible for me to have goals of a car or house, I just need to make sure I'm not obsessing over it, and I'm more present on today's victories and the duties and responsibilities God has for me in my business. Think about what you daydream about when you "make it big," in whatever way that means to you. In what ways can you make seeking God's Kingdom your first priority? Rather than worrying about how to get what you need, seek God and watch Him meet your needs.

I'm a visionary CEO. I'm great at setting the vision and getting it going. However, I struggle with finishing out projects and initiatives in my business. For example, if there's a big product launch, I'll have tons of energy at the beginning, however, I won't do all the little tiny details at the end to finish strong. And many times, it's because I lose faith somewhere along that initiative 😔 However, we Christian entrepreneurs are taught a different mindset that we need to constantly be working on along our spiritual journey, but we get to practice it along our business journey! In the book of 2 Timothy, we find Paul writing a letter to Timothy, a fellow missionary. Many Bible scholars believe that this was the last letter Paul wrote before his death and that he wrote it from a Roman prison cell. Reflecting on his own life and believing that his death was coming soon, Paul writes that powerful passage: “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” (2 Timothy 4:7 NIV) Faithful.  Paul was faithful to God and, without end, God was faithful to Paul. Shipwrecked. Stoned. Abandoned by friends. Imprisoned. The list of what Paul ‌suffered goes on and on. But he ‌persevered. He ‌remained steadfast in his devotion to Christ.  When you think about your overall business, what do you want to be able to say at the end when you sell it off or pass it along to your kids? What will you see when you look back? When you launch that next product or press play on that new sales team you want to build, what do you want to be able to say when the results come in at the end of the quarter? In Paul, we see an example of what it is to cling to faith in Christ. He knew what it was to be dependent on God for everything. He drew strength from God because Paul could not do it without Him.  In our own day to day business dealings, we will face moments of doubt or discouragement. Let us use our entrepreneurial journey as a practice ground for holding fast to the truth of God's Word, knowing that He is faithful and will never leave us. May it be said of us, at the end of our lives, that we, too, fought the good fight, finished the race, and kept the faith.

W e all know it - life business life easy. Sometimes challenges can arise that are so difficult we may want to throw in the towel, call it quits, and go back to a cushy 9-5 lifestyle. Whether it's an overwhelming debt, the demands of an overbearing client, or the pressures of leading and growing a team, it can feel like it's just too much. When we find ourselves wanting to quit, the book of Hebrews gives us a powerful encouragement to hold onto: "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us." ( Hebrews 12:1 NIV) “Witnesses” refer to believers who have gone before us, those whose lives are a testament of faithfulness to God. Hebrews 11 retells their old testament stories, and their continued presence in the New Testament reminds us that we're part of a larger story, a legacy of faith that spans generations. This scripture also urges God-first entrepreneurs to " throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles ." Hindrances in entrepreneurship may be easy to see, such as cheating a client or breaking industry laws that hold us back from fully running after God. They may also be internal, like greed, pride and envy. Whatever form they may come in, we Godpreneurs throw them off. And yet, we don't just throw off things that entangle us and sit down. "... let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us ." The call is to keep moving forward in our calling in business, no matter how tough the journey may seem. Guided by grace and fueled by faith, we press on for the Kingdom's sake.

All of our entrepreneurial journeys are used for something. Most business owners spend their lives focused on growing the business, building their bank account, or amassing possessions. While none of those things are necessarily wrong, they can become distractions from our ultimate goal in Godpreneurship. In the book of Acts, we see Paul’s transformation in Christ. As a result of meeting Jesus and being changed by His grace, Paul spends the rest of his life preaching the good news of Jesus. For Paul, God’s grace and salvation is so great that nothing on this earth is as important as God’s work. Paul says that nothing in His life matters as much as telling others about God’s grace. His goal in life was to finish his own race well by faithfully accomplishing as much of the mission of God as possible: "However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God's grace." (Acts 20:24 NIV) The mission of God is not opposed to growing our business and building wealth. In fact, God desires for us to use those opportunities to faithfully accomplish the mission of God. We can run our businesses in the way of God, and we can tell our employees and clients about God’s grace. Any place we find ourselves in can be an opportunity to accomplish the mission of God. Take a moment to consider your own business life and where you spend your time. Are you using every opportunity you have to spread the good news of Jesus? Does your daily entrepreneurial journey, like Paul’s, point toward God? Consider a few ways that you can begin to change your perspective and live your life on mission for God. PRAYER God, I want my life to testify to Your goodness and grace along my entrepreneurial journey. Refocus my heart on You. Help me pursue You first, above all else. Nothing in business life matters more than bringing glory to You. Show me who I need to share You with and give me boldness in business . In Jesus' name, Amen.

I want to write today about focusing on one thing at a time in our businesses. As entrepreneurs, we're constantly juggling calls, emails, and meetings.  And it the problem becomes exponentially worst when we're involved in multiple businesses. It's tempting to think we can handle them all simultaneously. Yet, deep down, we know this scattered approach rarely works. It leaves us feeling more frazzled than accomplished. At one point, I was running a medical mission non-profit, a branding agency, a staffing agency, and this Daily Godpreneur blog.  I thought I had it all figured out by hiring different people to run them.  I figured that if others are running them, then my “ one thing ” would be to make sure they're all running correctly.  The problem is that each one of them still needed me to solve the unique problems that each one faced at different times.  Conversely, as each one grew, they all needed my vision and direction. Ultimately, I had to humble myself and realize that if any of my businesses was going to succeed, I would need to focus on one and drop the others.  It was a difficult decision, and as of the time of writing this blog, I'm still transitioning from owning multiple businesses so I can focus on one.  However, I'm starting to see the fruits of focus. God's One Thing When God created the world, he took 7 days.  I'm sure He could have done it all at the same time, on the same day, in a snap of a finger.  But what if one of the lessons of the creation story was to teach that you can build an amazing business if you focus on one thing at a time. In the digital age of multiple monitors, where multitasking is often praised as a skill, we sometimes fall into the trap of thinking we can be everywhere at once and do it all simultaneously. This approach not only stretches us thin but also diminishes the quality of our work and our relationships. Consider Jesus's example during His ministry. Despite His divine nature, when Jesus walked the earth, He chose to operate within human limitations. He wasn’t everywhere at once; instead, He was fully present wherever He was.  One striking instance of this is seen in Matthew 12. While Jesus was teaching the crowd, He was informed that His family was waiting for Him. Instead of rushing to them, He continued His ministry, demonstrating His commitment to the task at hand. Our One Thing This concept hit me like a ton of bricks.  I became convicted every time I let distractions around me take me away from my purpose and calling in business. How often do you find yourself pulled away from important work by less critical tasks? Maybe it's a notification on your phone or an unexpected visitor. While some interruptions are unavoidable, many can be managed or even ignored until you've completed your current task. Imagine you’re deep into strategizing your company's next big move when an email alert pops up. It's tempting to shift your focus, but what if you chose to stay the course, finishing your strategic plan before addressing the email? This commitment to focus can drastically enhance the quality and creativity of your work. Are you trying to grow a business while running a ministry (Me!)?  How can the ministry be fruitful if we're still working hard to build our revenue-generating businesses?  How can the ministry be supported if our current business isn't funding it? Imagine each business of yours is a bridge to an island.  On that island is financial freedom.  But when we have multiple businesses (including ministries), we are building multiple bridges.  However, if we build one bridge (one business) to a point where it gives us extra cash and we leave it running in good hands, then we can take the momentum (and cash) and build the next thing God has planned for you on your entrepreneurial journey. This brings us to our actionable step: Be Present in Peace To truly be present in peace, we must intentionally set boundaries for our attention. Here’s a practical step you can take: start by designating specific times to check emails and social media rather than allowing them to intrude throughout the day. This simple practice helps maintain focus and keeps you fully engaged in your current task. And if you're a multi-business owner (like me!), then pray about which business has the best chance at giving you recurring revenue, and stop all other businesses and ministry opportunities to focus on the cash flow business.  Trust me, if the ministry is where God wants you, then it will be there once you are financially free and able to give your life to it. This week, I challenge you to embrace the art of presence. Choose one task each day to which you will give your undivided attention. Notice how this focus transforms the quality of your work and your overall sense of peace.  Let’s model our workday not on the myth of multitasking but on the biblical principle of presence. As we do, we'll find our productivity—and our peace—greatly increase.

Today, I want to write about pausing along our entrepreneurial journey in order to increase productivity. In our relentless pursuit of success, we often forget a simple truth: sometimes, the best way to achieve more is by doing less. This counterintuitive idea challenges the hustle culture that dominates the entrepreneurial world. In Mark 2:27, Jesus declared, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.” This teaches us that rest is not just a command but a gift meant to restore us physically, mentally, and spiritually. But what about that big proposal that's due Monday?  Aren't I justified taking all of Sunday to work because it means I'm providing for my family?  And what about that huge product launch I have starting next week?  Aren't I justified working until 2 am to make sure it's a huge success so that I can pay my bills? These are very real examples that mirror a modern problem all of us Godpreneurs face: in our quest to protect and provide for our families through our businesses, could it be that we are missing out on a crucial productivity hack—rest? Could it be that resting can enhance productivity and lead to better results? Toyota's Work Philosophy and Practices Toyota, the Japanese automotive manufacturer, is well-known for its innovative production techniques that emphasize efficiency and quality. One of their key principles is rest and employee well-being. The Toyota Way, a set of principles that guide the company's operations, includes respect for people and continuous improvement, part of which involves ensuring that employees are not overburdened by work. Toyota has been known to encourage breaks and respect off-time, recognizing that overworked employees are less productive and more prone to errors. The company’s philosophy is that well-rested employees who are encouraged to take time off for reflection can perform their tasks more efficiently and come up with innovative solutions to problems. This approach has helped Toyota maintain high standards of quality and innovation, leading to its reputation as one of the most durable and reliable car brands in the industry. This example illustrates how a leading global company successfully incorporates rest into its corporate culture, leading to enhanced productivity and innovation while also fostering a healthier work environment. What Does the Bible Say about Rest? Jesus exemplified the perfect balance of work and rest. The Gospel of Mark recounts: [30] The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him all they had done and taught. [31] Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” [32] So they went away by themselves in a boat to a solitary place. In Mark 6:30-32, Jesus encouraged His disciples to come away to a quiet place to rest after they had been busy teaching and healing. He knew the importance of rest firsthand and modeled it throughout His ministry. As a growth-minded entrepreneur, how often do you allow yourself time to pause and renew? Are you tempted to skip breaks, work late into the night, or ignore the concept of a Sabbath (not working at all on Sunday) because you fear falling behind? If so, you might be undermining your own productivity and well-being. I've been trying to implement a routine at my office where, like the disciples, I take short breaks every couple of hours during my workday, not to do more work or to fill it with other types of labor, but to truly rest and disconnect.  I have a couch upstairs that I lay on, close my eyes, and decompress for a few minutes. Also, instead of working tirelessly seven days a week like I used to, I try to dedicate Sunday to fully rest and worship, trusting God with my business.  Like Chick-fil-A, I'm not open for business activity on Sundays. This brings us to our actionable step: Pause to Renew To embrace the rhythm of "Pause to Renew," we need to reframe our understanding of productivity to include rest as a strategic element. Here’s how we can practically integrate these principles: Bi-Hourly Breaks: Set alarms to take a 5-10 minute break every two hours to step away from your work. Use this time for prayer, a quick walk, or simply to be still. Nightly Rest: Commit to a consistent bedtime that allows for at least eight hours of sleep, recognizing that your body and mind need this time to recover from the day’s work and prepare for the challenges ahead. Weekly Sabbath: Choose a day to completely step away from work tasks, dedicating time to God, family, and restorative activities that recharge your spirit and remind you of why you do what you do. Key Takeaway By integrating rhythms of rest into our business lives, we not only follow Jesus’s example but also enhance our capacity to lead and serve along our entrepreneurial journey. This week, challenge yourself to adopt one of these rest practices consistently and observe how it impacts your productivity and perspective. Remember, God doesn’t need us to keep the world running—that’s His job. Our job is to align with His rhythms and design for our lives, trusting that He will take care of our business needs.