tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749375403967215384.comments2023-11-07T01:27:15.014-07:00Faithventure ForumJames Reinerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01654527787870549369noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749375403967215384.post-4142259441341220182018-02-23T16:18:39.130-07:002018-02-23T16:18:39.130-07:00I absolutely agree! I certainly didn't mean to...I absolutely agree! I certainly didn't mean to say one's business is one's only ministry. Thanks for reading and commenting!<br />James Reinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01654527787870549369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749375403967215384.post-13696801374522334722018-02-22T21:21:26.551-07:002018-02-22T21:21:26.551-07:00Not knocking nearly all of your content, but I'...Not knocking nearly all of your content, but I'd change one perspective. You state, "If you’re a Christian business-owner your business is your ministry."<br /><br />I'd change that to say (and which I have leaned myself, "Our LIFE is our ministry, not our ministry is our life." That means not ONLY our business, but God, family, church, and those we interact day-to-day. It's a moment-by-moment view of one's life. HTH Kevin Cullishttp://www.hwjdb.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749375403967215384.post-54662564485141660642013-09-06T13:11:18.459-06:002013-09-06T13:11:18.459-06:00Thank you for blogging about the Prison Entreprene...Thank you for blogging about the Prison Entrepreneurship Program! We are grateful for your support.<br /><br />www.PEP.orgPrison Entrepreneurship Programhttp://www.pep.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749375403967215384.post-224581297109270392013-03-15T16:49:54.199-06:002013-03-15T16:49:54.199-06:00Jim, glad that you posted it. Partners Worldwide i...Jim, glad that you posted it. Partners Worldwide is hosting its Marketplace Revolution 2013 U.S. event in Chattanooga, sponsored by Partners Worldwide and hosted by LAUNCH (which is an affiliate of PW). The dates are June 6-7. Thursday, June 6 starts in the evening with the graduation of the Spring participants in the LAUNCH business training. Then, on Friday, June 7, we will have a most-of-the-day conference that features a walk-thru of LAUNCH (i.e. how they got started, how they strategized, how they planned and recruited, how they've executed, lessons learned, and future vision). I invite you to "Come and See" this model of job creation that impacts a community of high unemployment. Rudy Carrascohttp://www.partnersworldwide.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749375403967215384.post-31972287116247131792013-02-27T23:27:12.696-07:002013-02-27T23:27:12.696-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749375403967215384.post-47431400670745060852012-05-10T21:01:11.542-06:002012-05-10T21:01:11.542-06:00Praying for you guys and so grateful for the insig...Praying for you guys and so grateful for the insight you share on the blog!Joanna Meyernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749375403967215384.post-48504966168479502122012-05-10T15:14:57.595-06:002012-05-10T15:14:57.595-06:00Jim, Thank you so much for posting this. As I work...Jim, Thank you so much for posting this. As I work through the details of starting just such a project, I couldn't agree with your highlighted points more! Thanks for confirming that although what I know about business is a great tool, I have so much more to learn if I want to be successful at what it is God has called me to do, to create a business that will have the potential to impact broken lives in a positive way.Keith Labriolanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749375403967215384.post-38825438069108593272012-04-16T13:47:27.937-06:002012-04-16T13:47:27.937-06:00Hi Josh-
Glad you found the post helpful. Let me ...Hi Josh-<br /><br />Glad you found the post helpful. Let me know if I can answer any questions. Blessings.<br /><br />JimJames Reinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01654527787870549369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749375403967215384.post-61745264372578161252012-04-14T09:30:41.614-06:002012-04-14T09:30:41.614-06:00Hello,
I know this blog was posted 3 years ago, b...Hello,<br /><br />I know this blog was posted 3 years ago, but I thought I would post a thank you anyway.<br /><br />I recently hired a gentleman that I know is hard working, loyal, and honest. I did not know that he had a felony on his record and had spent 3 years in jail. <br /><br />Everyone I have talked about told me that his life is truly changed. He is dedicated to his church and serving his community.<br /><br />I am a Christian, and I hired him knowing that I was giving him a chance that he might not otherwise have. I just didn't know it came with a felony. I am very nervous about my liablity with this. <br /><br />Your blog was helpful.<br /><br />Thank you.<br />JoshAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749375403967215384.post-45631448975466348632012-01-16T21:20:22.780-07:002012-01-16T21:20:22.780-07:00Thank you ever so much, James, for posting this. ...Thank you ever so much, James, for posting this. We are at the very start and have achieved 501c3 status and are now working on fundraising, seeking land, and, of course, working on a better website. I have heard of Bud's Warehouse and look forward to the day when we can tap y'all on the shoulder and purchase materials to get our first farm going. God bless.Monte Y. Pescadorhttp://www.dirtnnails.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749375403967215384.post-79286688428294769812012-01-12T16:54:55.272-07:002012-01-12T16:54:55.272-07:00So true, So true!!So true, So true!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749375403967215384.post-39133402253221644362011-07-06T13:27:32.890-06:002011-07-06T13:27:32.890-06:00Taylor-
Thanks for the heads up on the new numbers...Taylor-<br />Thanks for the heads up on the new numbers. We will update the information.James Reinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07977207456741231967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749375403967215384.post-2734399522602406662011-06-16T10:46:34.715-06:002011-06-16T10:46:34.715-06:00Now, God also sent that man to U to be helped. ...Now, God also sent that man to U to be helped. Did U?cgv757https://www.blogger.com/profile/03245323653828118358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749375403967215384.post-72535929375262285542011-04-14T12:06:10.084-06:002011-04-14T12:06:10.084-06:00Well said Jim. When I first got sober almost 20 ye...Well said Jim. When I first got sober almost 20 years ago I literally shook my fist at God, saying "Why do I have to be an alcoholic/ addict"? In time though I came to realize what a blessing it was to have a condition in my life that would help me see my "real" daily dependance on Him who cares! Today, I thank Him for protecting me through those years of darkness. I thank Him for allowing me to find my bottom and see how desperately I need Him in my life. I shudder to think what condition I might be in today if God, in His great love and mercy hadn't allowed me to experience my great need and then lavish Himself on me. God saved me from an ocean of dispair and placed my feet on solid ground. He protects me and leads me one day at a time... step by step. Today it's easy to say in earnest "I am a grateful alcoholic/ addict"!Scott E Popehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16793760863069955759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749375403967215384.post-78677407584774299772011-04-08T08:51:22.939-06:002011-04-08T08:51:22.939-06:00I'm totally there.I'm totally there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749375403967215384.post-87663196081432238042011-04-06T13:26:09.866-06:002011-04-06T13:26:09.866-06:00All five are great ideas. I liked the company that...All five are great ideas. I liked the company that is doing what appears to be road surface remediation. We have a huge infrastructure in the US of streets, roads and parking lots that must be maintained. Manually intensive and fairly straight forward learning curve for the ee. Very cool... thanks for sharing this!Scott E Popehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16793760863069955759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749375403967215384.post-42040975159367593002011-03-30T15:53:43.248-06:002011-03-30T15:53:43.248-06:00There isn't an Ed story I don't love. Tha...There isn't an Ed story I don't love. Thank you for sharing another.Vivian Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08487239256804128256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749375403967215384.post-69435187165238331452011-01-15T21:27:26.103-07:002011-01-15T21:27:26.103-07:00I love the Lord!I love the Lord!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18050723671296340493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749375403967215384.post-74097014890009417842011-01-15T21:26:19.788-07:002011-01-15T21:26:19.788-07:00Amen!!Amen!!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18050723671296340493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749375403967215384.post-45561216999572700032011-01-15T21:19:54.193-07:002011-01-15T21:19:54.193-07:00I wish my hometown had something like Faithventure...I wish my hometown had something like Faithventure!!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18050723671296340493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749375403967215384.post-71786643631358070442010-11-23T18:36:54.285-07:002010-11-23T18:36:54.285-07:00You know I'm there...if I'm in town!
Chri...You know I'm there...if I'm in town!<br /><br />ChrisChris Horsthttp://smorgasblurb.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749375403967215384.post-78067452973333236862010-06-03T21:16:41.056-06:002010-06-03T21:16:41.056-06:00Encouraging story, Jim. Thanks for sharing. Isn...Encouraging story, Jim. Thanks for sharing. Isn't that a small picture of the Cross? What seemed like a place of such a terrible and defeated act became the place of hope and victory for millions. <br /><br />Keep pressing forward, friend.<br /><br />ChrisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749375403967215384.post-37248716463942493802010-05-21T19:38:45.896-06:002010-05-21T19:38:45.896-06:00FOCUS. I had a senior manager who had all six of t...FOCUS. I had a senior manager who had all six of those traits, and was almost wildly successful. He was the magic man and had an idea or plan for anything that came his way. However, he had a hard time filtering things, and his passion for literally everything made it hard for him to aggressively pursue specific goals to completion. He developed a reputation over time for rocking the boat with wild ideas that rarely showed results, and in time was replaced by someone with dramatically less vision and talent who could actually stay on task.Daniel Nalbachnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749375403967215384.post-15477013081712917112010-04-28T21:27:42.511-06:002010-04-28T21:27:42.511-06:00Great words. This is spot on. Would love to share ...Great words. This is spot on. Would love to share this on the Businessasmissionnetwork.com.Justin Formanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00610757439758166235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749375403967215384.post-46744492316229262972010-04-28T20:18:55.628-06:002010-04-28T20:18:55.628-06:00As a CPA working with small businesses and nonprof...As a CPA working with small businesses and nonprofit organizations, I have seen many startups over the years. Those that fail, often failed to plan. A business plan will help identify potential problems before they hit, such as cash shortages, and allow time to address the issue proactively instead of reactively when there are many more restrictions, such as time.Jeffrey D. Reimer, CPAhttp://www.jreimercpa.comnoreply@blogger.com