http://www.goehnergroup.com/donscorner New, Articles and Updates from Don Goehner Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:15:05 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It has been some time since I have written and I have given thought to what needs to be said.  I have reread some of my previous workshops and seminars and discovered that I have some material that I would like to share. Some of my motivation is my concern with ... http://www.goehnergroup.com/donscorner/2010/07/stewardship-truimphs-over-greed-part-1-of-3/ I have developed some principles for my own life as a result of my spiritual journey and a clearer understanding of God's plan for stewardship: 1. Giving is a privilege. If we own a car or a home, our resources are in the top two percent of the world's population. The ... http://www.goehnergroup.com/donscorner/2009/10/i-have-developed/ In resource development we emphasize planning and strategy. Nehemiah is a sterling example of someone who adopted God's strategy. As the king's cup bearer, Nehemiah had a grasp of palace politics. He was both highly trusted and considered very stable, yet he risked it all because of ... http://www.goehnergroup.com/donscorner/2009/09/gods-plan-for-funding-his-work/ In 1 Timothy 6:17-19, Paul does not condemn wealth. Instead, he instructs Timothy to teach the church how to use their wealth. Paul tells them not to put their hope in money, but to trust the God who will meet their needs. In verse 18, Paul instructs Timothy to teach ... http://www.goehnergroup.com/donscorner/2009/09/we-must-recognize-the-ownership-of-god/ Jesus said, "You cannot serve God and mammon." God, in His love and jealous righteousness, will not accept co-billing with anything or anyone. Listen to the Preacher in Ecclesiastes 5:10-12: 1. Money does not satisfy (v. 10). In fact, the love of money only creates a desire for more, yielding ... http://www.goehnergroup.com/donscorner/2009/08/the-love-of-money-corrupts/ In 1985, I was on assignment for World Vision as an independent consultant working with the Ethiopian Famine Project. One week after I completed this project, I flew to El Salvador and worked with Christian nationals who were involved in evangelism. During those six months, I reached some life-changing ... http://www.goehnergroup.com/donscorner/2009/08/stewardship-triumphs-over-greed/ Being oriented right is critical to right living... At 48 years old, as a man, husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, ministry leader, consultant and friend of many I have been brought to my knees before God to simply answer the question: Is my life oriented right? The basic issue is this - If ... http://www.goehnergroup.com/donscorner/2009/06/at-the-deepest-level/ Webster has many definitions for the word confidence: full trust...believing in the reliability of another person; belief in one's self and one's power or ability; certitude...confidence in leaders; confidential communication. Our country and the world community lack confidence...in the economy, our leaders and often in our own abilities. I ... http://www.goehnergroup.com/donscorner/2009/06/confidence/ I've been recently reviewing resumes of people who are seeking to become senior pastors of a large church. I've been struck with one theme. Those individuals who appear not to be qualified have not stayed in any of their recent leadership roles for more than 2-3 years. I fear this ... http://www.goehnergroup.com/donscorner/2009/06/staying-the-course/ It is true that God is sovereign. I've discovered over the years that culture can also be sovereign. What do I mean? In our work with churches and Christian ministries we are constantly reminded that an organization over time develops a culture mindset which can become a rut and prevent ... http://www.goehnergroup.com/donscorner/2009/05/organizational-culture-does-make-a-difference/