Fifteen ways you can remember Golgotha today, while at work or as a part of your Good Friday afternoon: Wear black to symbolize the mourning of Christ’s death. Observe a day of fasting and abstinence. Specifically, fast from bread as a reminder of the Bread of Life. Shut off the distractions. Turn off your phone, […]
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Stand Up Anniversary
by Mason Rutledge, President “This is not the time to pull away and neglect meeting together, as some have formed the habit of doing, because we need each other! In fact, we should come together more frequently…” Hebrews 10:25a (The Passion Translation). It was one-year ago yesterday that COVID-19 was declared a pandemic. On this […]
The COVID CARES Strategy
by Paul Adams, Founder/CEO of Sound Financial Group and C3 Member We have seen our country go through unprecedented change in 2020. Along with a contentious presidential election that seems to have gone into overtime, we have been faced with the challenges of a global pandemic. This unprecedented pandemic came with some unprecedented action on […]
The Call to Initiate
by Mason Rutledge, President For the C3 Leaders’ B2B Devotional on the Prologue to John’s Gospel, I’ve been working on the devotion for John 1:14, the first half of which reads, The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us (NIV) or The Word became flesh and blood and moved into the neighborhood (The […]
November Comes Before December
by Mason Rutledge, President Life has certainly been loaded. There is an election. Property taxes are due. There is a global pandemic. And it’s supposed to rain the rest of the week. Don’t let the election ads or vote totals keep you from being thankful. Don’t let a pandemic cover your praise. Rain will fall, […]
Emotional Preparedness for Colder Weather
Adapted from the New York Times, originally printed October 11, 2020 Summer and a warm fall brought pandemic relief with outdoor brunches, rambling walks, and beers on the stoop — yet in the latest of 2020’s cruel twist, the plunge in temperature may cause a surge in infections and stress. “We’re moving from spring mode to marathon […]
2020 Year-End Tax Planning Strategies
Adapted from Coldstream Wealth Management. Believe it or not, it is November. Before Thanksgiving, take some time to answer your year-end financial questions. Here are some strategies to minimize your 2020 tax liability and plan for 2021 from our friends at Coldstream Wealth Management, but you should consult your own financial and tax advisors. Make an […]
Start Keeping a Journal
Adapted from The New York Times, first printed August 30, 2020 Looking for a way to relax in these tense times? A way to know yourself better? What better time than now to start writing a journal. Why? Research shows that journaling can be good for you. It helps you deal with stress and even some depression. It […]
Who Should You Invite to a C3 Forum?
Many Christians are looking for a Spirit-led, safe, regular, committed group with which to meet. And there are many organizations, ministries and groups to help meet that need. In the C3 Forum we are Jesus-centered and business-focused. We like to say, “We Do Business with God.” Therefore, the best candidates for a C3 Forum are: […]
The Launch, The Audacity, The Belief
by Mason Rutledge, President Yesterday, I shared with one of our C3 Forums. The passage that is currently on my heart and mind is the Prologue to John’s Gospel. It’s on the forefront because it is the focus of our newly launched B2B Devotional (read more below). Although 85 degrees this week, the change of season was also […]