New Year Resurrection

Philippians 3:13-14 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

The New Year promises rebirth and resurrection.  It is a time of hope and anticipation.  That is why each year all over the world people mark this one day on their calendars.  The new year is about beginning and ending also.  I usually take the last two weeks of the year to contemplate on the lessons that I have learned.  Some may call it mistakes made and certainly I have made a few in 2008.  Invariably, these mistakes have been caused by not listening to the voice of God or seeking His input before I made a choice.  Not so in 2009!

My prayer in 2009 is to exercise God’s wisdom in all aspects of my life.  This was confirmed in my pastor’s New Year’s Eve sermon.  A greater degree of seeking His presence and a willingness to obey His voice.  I need His wisdom in all the choices that I make this year.

God Owns My Business

One of the greatest moments in my life was having the opportunity to interview a great man and Christian entrepreneur, Dr. R. Stanley Tam on the My Father’s Business Broadcast. I was first made aware of the works of Dr. Tam through a message given by Pastor David Ireland.

In the message, R. Stanley Tam was a young aspiring businessman in the early 1940’s.  However, he was at the point of what seemed to be the sure failure of his business, Tamco.  He had tried everything in his power and still could not see the manifestation of success in his business.  It was at this point that he decided to turn his business over to the Lord.  No longer would he be concerned with the affairs of the business but he committed everything to the Lord.

I will turn my business over to you.  Take it, God, and if You’ll make it succeed, I’ll honor You in every way I can. I promise!

He formalized this commitment by structuring ownership of the business so that God