Category Archives: Principles

foundational ideas, presuppositions, axioms and first things

Debt is Slavery

Slavery Is Very Popular Today When you borrow money, the fruit of your labor builds the lender’s wealth, rather than your own. Our culture used to consider this a curse. Now we’ve simply changed the vocabulary and grown comfortable with … Continue reading

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Reward Fruit – Not Potential

Acta Non Verba Deeds, not words. Even ancient Greeks and Romans recognized this principle. This concept has its roots in the character of the Creator. God works. Man was created to work. Work is good. The Proof Is In The … Continue reading

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People Are Precious

Some things really do last forever… and we don’t mean businesses, budgets or buildings, legislation, death or taxes. People are important. The only thing more important is God Himself. (see Matthew 22:36-40) Therefore our relationships trump nearly all other concerns. … Continue reading

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Generational Planning Produces Wealth

What are you doing for your grandchildren? Does the question sound strange? In a culture addicted to immediate gratification, we’re here with a reminder that – a five year plan is not a long term plan. European cathedrals were built … Continue reading

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Our Creed

Which side of this ancient fence you stand on determines whether we see you as our family or as our neighbor. I believe in God, the Father Almighty Creator of Heaven and Earth I believe in Jesus Christ, His only … Continue reading

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Our Firm Foundation

The B.I.B.L.E. God is real (whether we acknowledge Him or not). He has revealed Himself. This is why we call the most printed, most read and most ignored book in history “God’s Word.” In its pages we find much more … Continue reading

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“Serving Men As We Serve the LORD”

In 1978, Jerry chose a business motto that would communicate his intent that his team would “treat others, as we would want to be treated.” As an expression of the concept that “God comes first, others are second, and I … Continue reading

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