Hope for Despairing CFOs (and the rest of us)

Hope for Despairing CFOs (and the rest of us)

What does a sermon preached in 19th century Scotland have to do with today’s business headlines? Plenty. Thomas Chalmers, the Scottish pastor/professor who taught moral philosophy at St. Andrews and theology at the University of Edinburgh, knew what makes the...
Agreed, war is evil. But we’re naive to be surprised.

Agreed, war is evil. But we’re naive to be surprised.

Today UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres visited hard-hit cities in Ukraine, where he met with victims of Russian atrocities. He called the war “evil.” Touring devasted neighborhoods, Guterres spoke emotionally of his own grandchildren.  “I must say what I...
Swords to plowshares…a prayer for Ukraine

Swords to plowshares…a prayer for Ukraine

“Why do the nations rage? And the peoples plot in vain?” Prince of Peace, our hearts are filled with dread today about the dangerous brinkmanship playing out between Russia and Ukraine. We pray for “the rulers taking counsel together,” especially Presidents Zelensky,...
In the end, work will satisfy

In the end, work will satisfy

Photo by Tim Gouw on Unsplash “There is some good stone-work here,” said Gimli as he looked at the walls; “but some that is less good, and the streets could be better contrived. When Aragorn comes into his own, I shall offer him the service of stonewrights of the...
People over Profits – at Last

People over Profits – at Last

Photo by Kevin Mueller on Unsplash Huzzah for Steve Simon, Chairman and CEO of the Women’s Tennis Association. WTA’s Simon has been the one holding China’s feet to the fire over concerns for the safety and freedom of tennis champion Peng Shuai, who publicly accused...