Lessons from an Economic Crisis
Financial situation got you down? Get a listening ear with a confidential email mentor
Lately the economy is big news. As someone who discusses personal finance I’d have to say that the discussion is good. But, if you add up all the news reports (print, radio, television, internet) you wonder whether Jane and Joe Consumer are really learning...... >Read More
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Raising a Basketball Player
The playoffs of any sport can inspire kids to set new goals and aspirations for their future as an athlete. NCAA March Madness is no different. As the tournament progresses, the tales of hard work, underdog achievement and ultimate glory unfold and inspire boys and girls everywhere to pick up a ball.
Many Christian parents find themselves now faced...... >Read More
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Coping with Your Husband’s Job Loss
My cell phone rang on Monday morning while I was working at a client’s office. “Lori, can you meet me at home? I’ve just been let go from my job.” I packed up and got in the car and started to drive, my heart pounding, my mind racing…then the tears started, and I began to pray.
Just the previous Sunday... >Read More
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Compliance and Radar Detectors: A Lesson in the Dark
Compliance is now a no-option legislated requirement. The risks associated with non-compliance are so enormous, the penalties so severe, that only an alien could imagine ignoring these rules. With the potential expansion of Sarbanes-Oxley and ever more stringent AML protocols, everyone in the industry has scrutiny on the brain.
The intention behind...... >Read More
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Investment Philosophy – A look at personal investment satisfaction
When it comes to understanding the deepest desires and issues in my life, I often find that a look at ancient literature provides insights not available in the modern frenetic whirlwind of living. Making critical decisions that are propelled by pace alone often leads to enormous regrets, personal agony and relationship destruction. I would much...... >Read More
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The Call to Work
For most of us, work means a job. It’s something we do in order to pay the bills. Very few people would use the term “calling” when they talk about work. Ministers talk about a “calling”, but for most of us, work is just employment. The average person can only imagine what it must be like to own the... >Read More
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Skip Moen,
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Ethical Authority: It’s not Legislation
Why should I act ethically? After all, if I can get away with a few short cuts here and there, my unethical behavior will serve me well. I will gain advantage over others. I may speed up the accumulation of power or wealth. So, why not? Apparently many others are stepping across the line. Why not me? What... >Read More
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