There is Beauty in Community
This past week as I completed 2 separate 5k runs (3.1 miles) in one week, I thought how I’d gotten to that point. When Facebook showed me a group for slow runners, I decided to join. I had read the article earlier this year on why the person had named and formed the group, and it […]
It’s Good To Be Known
One day this week, I saw a missed call from the school Nurse. I called her back as soon as I saw it, which was a few minutes later. As we spoke, she said ‘Ms. Gordon, your daughter is complaining of a headache, and while I sent her back to class, I think you should […]
Lessons From This Year’s Garden
As the weather warmed up earlier this year, and I began sitting outside to enjoy my quiet time, I started noticing things in my backyard that I never did before. As I felt like I was much busier since the pandemic, I didn’t want to plant anything. My friend and I had bought seeds from […]
Is There a ‘Proper’ Christian Lifestyle?
This article was written by my CFAN colleague Anil Chacko. Is There a “Proper” Christian Lifestyle? Jan 24 Written By Anil “Neil” Chacko CFP®, CKA® I run a Bible study at my church where we explore what God’s word has to say about finances and managing money. Inevitably, as the study progresses, one of the most […]
A Gentle Correction
A few days ago, I had the privilege of celebrating my friend’s birthday with her and her family. For the celebration, she had an in home dinner with some of her favorite foods, with her immediate family and a few friends. I was honored to be included. It was a casual event, yet felt formal. […]
Do You Know Him?
As I sat in church and listened to the message, a thought came up mind: ‘Do you know Him?’ I made a note and kept on listening. As I sat with friends later in the afternoon, there seemed to be a recurring theme. We had attended different churches and then had congregated to celebrate our […]
Call Upon Me
This post was written in December 2019. I don’t remember what was making me anxious, but this morning I woke up to the verse Jeremiah 33:3 ‘Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.’ It is also serving as a great reminder that seasons […]
It Wasn’t a Coincidence
As I celebrated my birthday on Friday, there were some things I wanted to do. I started a tradition a few years ago by starting the morning with a massage. As I’m always trying to be fiscally responsible, when a deal came out in the summer, I purchased it for myself, even writing up the […]
Financial Blind Spots
One of the things I enjoy most about what I do is helping clients to see things from a different perspective in their financial lives. Often times, we see situations based on our knowledge and experiences, and unfortunately sometimes, that may be limited. We cannot have experienced everything there is – especially if this is […]
Wait On Me
A couple years ago, I was presented an idea. I had been waiting for a door that had seemed closed for many years to open, and this seemed to be it. I was both nervous and excited. Lord, is this the right time? Is this where I’m supposed to go? By the way, in my […]