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  • Book Review

    Lessons from a Prodigal Marketer

    Book Review: Lessons from a Prodigal Marketer (Roy Herr)

    It’s a common perception in today’s world that the businessman—especially the one involved in sales and marketing—is to be viewed with skepticism. And not only has the twenty-first century consumer developed a negative perception of sales reps, but the Christian businessman also wrestles with questions as to how he should market his products while keeping…

    by Ivan Lee Lapp

    July 22, 2026 | 4 min read

  • Book Review

    The Personal MBA: Master the Art of Business

    Book Review: The Personal MBA – Master the Art of Business (Josh Kaufman)

    Have you ever felt envious of a college-educated person you met in the course of your work, someone who was confident, competent, well-compensated, and apparently quite successful? Maybe you didn’t feel envious as much as intimidated. Perhaps this person studied business for four years in university and graduated with an MBA (a master’s degree in…

    by Caleb Crider

    July 22, 2026 | 4 min read

  • Book Review

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    Book Review: Happy Lies (Melissa Dougherty)

    “Are you familiar with this book?” my client asked as he pushed it across the table. “It's been very impactful for me.” “No, I haven't seen it before.” I opened the cover as he continued. “It's about the power of our words and speaking with positivity. This has really affected our relationships and attitudes around…

    by Leon Yoder

    February 17, 2026 | 5 min read

  • Book Review

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    Book Review: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less (Greg McKeown)

    More stuff, more hours, more stress, more money—if you are overwhelmed, stressed out, questioning if your life makes sense, Essentialism is for you. The subtitle strikes a chord with me: “The disciplined pursuit of less.” Disciplined—It takes effort to choose your priorities and make decisions that go against the flow of the “more, more, more”…

    by Caleb Crider

    January 18, 2026 | 4 min read

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