So, when He is in charge of my life, that's going to damper this competitive drive that I have that can be destructive and allow his way of doing things to permeate every transaction I've involved in.

Embracing a Worthy Heritage When people ask me why I keep chickens in my suburban New Jersey backyard and grow or pick an increasing amount of my family’s food, I tell them it’s not because I’m chasing the latest fad. It’s because I’m  embracing both my own heritage and that of my state. New Jersey is, after all, the Garden State. There’s one thing...

David Green and the Beginning of Hobby Lobby David Green is the Founder and CEO of Hobby Lobby, a multibillion dollar company with over 500 stores. In this section, David discusses where he is in life and what it took for him to get there. Where you are in life—exact role? CEO of Hobby Lobby. I’m responsible at that level. I’m 71 years old. I don’t...

Part One, Part Two I've lost track of the days. I keep asking people, "What day is this?" No one has a ready answer, and I'm relieved to know I'm not alone. Time seems to have folded in on itself, and I know I've got too much in my head and heart to process in a day, or a week, or even a month. Certainly not in one afternoon blog post. So please, bear...