I’m finding more and more as I age that the façade of being cool, having it all together, and knowing the next steps is just that…a façade.

I felt the need to write something about the current market and the very uncertain future that has become the norm over these past few years. The truth is, the future has always been uncertain. But ever since the pandemic, it feels like more and more of us are living on edge financially. The steadiness many once knew has been shaken when viewed strictly from the world’s point of view.

This week, my schedule was all over the place. I had meetings for my businesses, projects for Tithe Foundation, commitments with other nonprofits, things at my boy’s school, and prep for future podcasts and book releases. It felt like a mess on paper—but the truth is, I loved every bit of it.

These past two weeks I’ve had conversation after conversation with people who are using their work, their expertise, and their relationships to advance meaningful conversations about Christ with those who don’t yet know Him. It’s humbling to hear these stories.

Last Saturday night, I had the joy of sitting down to a traditional five-course Italian meal prepared by a great friend and his wife. There were six of us around the table.  Let me tell ya, they went all out. Every dish was cooked to perfection and brought out in a perfectly timed sequence. You could taste the love in every bite. I wish I could cook like that!

Over the past two days, I’ve had eight face-to-face meetings with business partners within our Foundation. Each conversation was meaningful, each person unique. These are men and women undeniably called by God into distinct businesses and ministries, yet united by a common mission: to impact the world around them for Christ.

This weekend, I had the opportunity to learn from one of the greatest leadership minds of our time—not just locally, but worldwide. Dr. John Maxwell. He’s written nearly 100 books, been an influential speaker and teacher for decades, and remains a source of wisdom for leaders great and small.

As this week comes to a close on this Friday afternoon, I find myself reflecting on the work that has been done. The meetings prepared for, the conversations had, the administrative tasks, and the daily in-the-weeds actions that I often enjoy but sometimes discount as small.  All of these little actions add up to the sum of the influence I've had on the world around me. Compared to the "bigness" of everything happening in the world, it may not seem like much. But what I’ve learned is that for those who have been touched by it, it may have meant everything.

Momentum is a powerful force. In business, it can feel like striking gold—a moment when everything clicks, and your product or service connects deeply with your audience. But momentum doesn’t last forever, and how you act when you find yourself in this space can set the trajectory of your business for years to come.

In today’s fast-paced world, many people feel stuck in a monotonous cycle. They see themselves as working ordinary jobs, living in modest homes, and going through daily routines that feel repetitive and insignificant. It’s easy to feel unseen, as though life is a never-ending maze where each turn only reveals another tunnel. A question often emerges in these moments: Does any of this really matter?

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to compartmentalize different aspects of our lives. We often separate our faith from our professional pursuits, thinking they belong in distinct realms. However, as Christians, we are called to integrate our faith into every part of our lives, including our work. Jesus reminds us in Matthew 5:16: “In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” This verse challenges us to view our work not just as a means of making a living, but as an opportunity to glorify God through our actions.