When the Instructions Do Not Make Sense
This morning my mind felt like a blank slate. No thoughts or words were forming. As I debated which of my Bibles to pick up: the brand new study Bible with lots of extra context or my worn Bible with the 15 year history; my hand reached for the one with history. It felt familiar […]
Are You The CFO of Your Life?
My daughter is taking an elective in school that is called Business Virtual Enterprise. Part of the curriculum is for her and her classmates to create a business and run it. They had to come up with the concept of what service or product they’d be selling, what roles they would play in the company […]
This is Hard!
There are some seasons that I wish I could use my Global Entry access for. If you’re not aware, Global Entry allows you to enter the United States because a pre-clearance has been done and you walk to a kiosk that uses facial recognition, and you walk to the TSA agents and pretty much walk […]
Ye of Little Faith
Many years ago, as I laid in bed, crying at the prospect that my friend would not be able to afford school the next semester – which was fast approaching, I heard a whisper, ‘ye of little faith’. I can now confidently look back and say this was the first time I heard the Lord […]
This is Unexpected…
As I thought of what my topic for today would be, and remembered my week, a few things were brought back to my memory. In some ways, it was a frustrating week. Things that I thought for sure would have happened by now, still have not happened. It feels like disappointment in so many regards. […]
Come to Me… For Rest
Towards the end of 2024, and as we approached 2025, as I started contemplating my words for the year, two became solidified… ‘rest and surrender’ For someone who is and has been a perpetual doer, that instruction seemed foreign. If I think about it, it shouldn’t have been so foreign, because 10 years ago as […]
A Christian Approach to Taxes: Honoring God Without Overpaying Caesar
This article was written by my Christian Financial Advisor Network colleague. Mar 6 Written By Anil “Neil” Chacko CFP®, CKA® Few topics stir up as much frustration—or confusion—as taxes. Every spring, millions of Americans gather their documents, say a quick prayer, and hope for a good outcome. Some rejoice over a big...
Choices
Author’s note: today’s message may be triggering for some who are still walking through seasons where their choice was taken away from them. Please seek wise counsel for all you need. I shared a message at my church and the topic was Rahab. If you are not familiar, Rahab was a prostitute who because of […]
Don’t Try to Circumvent the Waiting Process
A few days ago, I got to the Costco gas station. I love the convenience of many pumps and the savings on the price of gas. In total, there are about eight lanes that you can go on – four on each side, with three pumps, which makes it easy depending on whether your gas […]
Why Am I Here?
Ten years ago as I walked through the streets of Manhattan, in frustration, I asked the Lord: ‘Why are you taking me this way?’ I wasn’t talking about the fact that I was passing the corner by Barnes and Nobles next to some huge potted plants. It was the emotional journey that had already felt […]