You’ve see them in your Facebook feed or your email inbox: opportunities to join with others to give money directly to help with unexpected expenses, fund a creative project, or…
Read MoreAs I watched the local news coverage of the devastation in the Houston area and along the Texas Gulf Coast, I knew this was going to be a disaster like…
Read MoreWe know when we have enough of some things, such as Internet passwords, emails, promotional coffee mugs, and free address labels. We often have a sense of what is sufficient,…
Read MoreThe Boston Globe recently reported the results of its investigation of a celebrity NFL quarterback’s charitable foundation, an article that raised questions about the organization’s use of funds. When we…
Read MoreJesus addressed fear quite a few times in his ministry on earth. We understand why. Fear is probably the number one impediment to faithful following Christ. And part of that…
Read MorePlanning. Not a very exciting activity for many of us. We may think of it as boring and dry. Although planning requires our left brain (the logical side of our…
Read MoreOn a shelf in my study sits a large jar of golf balls. While it’s not exactly magazine-worthy décor, those golf balls represent the most important things in my life….
Read MoreIn Tuesday’s post, we explored how to set priorities and stick to them. One of my priorities for this year is achieving my giving goals. To do that, I’ve created…
Read MoreMany things in life work best with a plan: A vacation. A college education. A move to a new house. We plan so that things get done. We also plan…
Read MoreIn the doctor’s waiting room two people sat near me reading magazines. The middle-aged woman looked up and said, “Can you believe this presidential campaign?” The other person looked up,…
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