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David Costa, a Christian Capitalist and entrepreneur, brings joy to thousands of people every day through one of the most popular restaurants in the world: McDonald’s!  With 30,000 restaurants around the globe, Costa Enterprises owns and operates twenty-one of them all over Northwest Florida. David’s father began working on the idea of owning and operating…

Zoran Subotich, a popular entrepreneur in the wedding and event scene on the Emerald Coast, came here for the first time nearly forty years ago like so many other folks: on vacation! Before he could come to Destin from the Midwest in his twenties, however, Zoran had to get to America.  He…

As the leaders of Caring and Sharing of South Walton County, Carly Barnes and Dani Aylsworth take care of the poor and needy in our community every single day! Dani was kind enough to take me on a tour of the building across the street from Caring & Sharing’s main facility in…

Like so many members of our community, Lauren Ewashko moved to the Emerald Coast courtesy of the U.S. Air Force.  When her service concluded, Lauren stayed because her “soul loves it here” (Locals Get It)! Lauren traveled the world extensively, mostly with just a backpack.  Like most Christian Capitalists, Lauren benefited from…

Lee Curtis always knew she wanted to work with people and money. After graduating from the University of Alabama (like our daughter Caroline, Lee was in the Kappa Delta sorority), she began work in banking and is now an entrepreneur and real estate agent in Destin. As a banker, Lee had the…

Lori Joyner and Harvest House–Caring for Neighbors in Need Lori Joyner fills her days managing hundreds of pounds of groceries, groups of volunteers and dozens of people in need.  As Executive Director of the Harvest House in Destin, she is responsible for caring for the poor and needy in Okaloosa County and…

Jason Becker is the epitome of a Christian Capitalist.  From small business owner to pastor of a church, to host of a podcast that has become a YouTube sensation, he brings God into his work every day. Jason, his wife Danielle, and their three children moved to the Emerald Coast nearly ten…

Sacred Heart Hospital CEO Trey Abisher: Serving the Emerald Coast Trey Abisher has been the CEO of Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast Hospital for a little over a year now, but the relatively brief time in this role has had a significant impact on the hospital, community, and his own mindset. While he has served…

Jared Cartee may be from a small town in Alabama, but he has developed a global presence here in the Emerald Coast by working to help victims of a worldwide crisis: human trafficking. Jared and his wife, Julia, met during their studies at Troy University.  While there, Jared was called into campus…

Chris Cumby grew up in a rough-and-tumble neighborhood in Toronto, Canada, but has become an important part of the Emerald Coast community over the last decade.   Through inspirational leadership, coaching and networking in churches and Bible studies, Chris has developed a role here that he describes as a “super-connector of people”, culminating each year…

Who would’ve thought that a simple cookie could become an instrument for delivering the Good News? Michele Pavlich did! As the founder of Covenant Cookie Creations, LLC, Michele was called by God to start a company based on two simple concepts: 1) making the best cookie she could; and 2) saying a…

Last April, my wife Rebekah and I had a terrific visit with two professors at the Mendoza College of Business at Notre Dame University while we were in South Bend to see our son, Will, pitch for the South Bend Cubs.  We talked with Dr. James Otteson and Dr. John Sikorski about…

A brief, accessible exploration of the tools, craftsmen, and materials of the Bible, showing how ordinary work and skilled craftsmanship were used to serve and glorify God.

A Christian perspective on productivity and generosity, rooted in Scripture and two thousand years of faithful example.

A Scripture-filled book for all ages highlighting our unique creation in God, with reflective verses and creative coloring pages.

A 12-day Advent-style book helping children understand their identity in God through Scripture reflections and creative daily activities.

A meaningful two-book bundle guiding children and families to explore Scripture, faith, and their identity as God’s children through reflection and creativity.