Subtraction Instead of Addition
B. Keith Chapman, President & CEO A man was once asked, “What did you gain by regularly praying to God?” He replied, “Nothing…but let me tell you what I lost: anger, ego, greed, depression, insecurity, and fear of death.” This illustration, by an anonymous author, shares a powerful lesson. We often approach God hoping to […]
Communication & the Heart
B. Keith Chapman, President & CEO “Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.” (James 1:19, NLT) Communication is something we do every day, yet it is one of the most challenging skills to master. Whether at work, at home, in […]
History Matters
B. Keith Chapman, President & CEO History plays an important part in our understanding of the world around us. It provides perspective on things that were good and bad, helping us learn from the past while guiding our future. History has value that should be used to promote improvement, avoid repeating similar mistakes, and serve […]
Small Influences, Lasting Impact
B. Keith Chapman, President & CEO Dwight L. Moody once said, “The Bible was not given for our information but for our transformation” (Moody, 1896/2007). That statement reminds us that spiritual growth is not just about what we know, but about how we let it shape us. Every day, our thoughts, attitudes, and beliefs are […]
Contentment in Every Circumstance
B. Keith Chapman, President & CEO It is often easier to notice what is going wrong than to appreciate what is going right. A single inconvenience can overshadow a day full of blessings. The same is true with possessions. We can quickly shift from gratitude for what we possess to desiring something bigger and better. […]
Where’s the proof?
Where’s the proof? B. Keith Chapman, President & CEO In 1984, a famous commercial for Wendy’s featured an elderly woman named Clara Peller staring at a tiny hamburger patty and shouting, “Where’s the beef?” (Wendy’s, 1984). The phrase quickly became popular and was used frequently when someone questioned whether something truly measured up. In a […]
Are You Qualified?
B. Keith Chapman, President & CEO We live in a world obsessed with qualifications. Before you can get a job, you must meet the requirements. Before you make the team, you must prove you’re good enough. Before you’re accepted into a school, you must have the right grades and test scores. From an early age, […]
2026 Corporate Verse
Corporate Verse: Ephesians 2:10 B. Keith Chapman, President & CEO Each year, Ten-8 selects a verse of the year to help challenge and guide our team. Our 2026 verse of the year can be found in Ephesians 2:10 (NIV), “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance […]