By opting to attend a Convene leadership conference in Denver this past week, I took a few hours to consider business performance from an eternal perspective. Surrounded by others genuinely interested in having greater kingdom impact, I heard some "off the grid" ideas, some of which I can share now.

As I have mentioned in previous editions of this column, it's not wise to go at your business and ministry alone. This was emphasized at the conference where Prov. 24:5-6 was amplified: "A wise man has great power, and a man of knowledge increases strength; for waging war you need guidance, and for victory many advisers."

If you are moving too fast, perhaps its time to make a timely stop to evaluate if you are "on track."

Georgia company's art ‘eternally inspiring'

Aiming "to inspire and encourage through original art," Suwannee, Ga.-based Velvet Lime Designs is releasing several new images, including Having Hope, on Sept. 1.

The images are mounted on 7.25-by-6-inch black or white wood with a flush mount for wall or desktop display at $24 suggested retail or $34 for American eco-friendly bamboo. A second format-wrapped giclee prints with sizes starting at 11 by 14 inches-retails for $32 each.

Bronner's ornaments for 2010

Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland has introduced a number of new, exclusive ornaments for Christmas 2010. Among the offerings is its annual form glass ornament.

Produced in Poland, the ornament features an image of Bethlehem. It measures 4.25 inches in length and retails for $24.99.

For more information, go to www.bronners.com. To order, call Bronner's at 877-874-6287 (877-TRIM-A-TREE) or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Aug. 5-7
Salt Lake Wholesale Gift & Home Accessory Show
South Towne Exposition Center
Sandy, Utah
801-782-7771
www.saltlakegiftshow.com

Aug. 7-9
GTS Greensboro Show
Greensboro Coliseum Complex
Greensboro, N.C.
770-410-9771
www.gtshows.com

Deirdre Handcrafted Jewelry is a featured company in Christian Retailing's new, online product-preview and buying service for retailers.

The Virtual Christian Retailing Show runs through Labor Day, Sept. 6, and will help stores set themselves for the fall and Christmas seasons with product news, order specials and training. The magazine's fourth virtual trade event features more than 30 suppliers--including gift vendors such as Swanson Christian Products and Robert Spooner Galerie--with their "booths" presenting new and recent releases and offering links for orders and specials.