I’ve got an exciting announcement buried at the end of this article. So please bear with me for a few paragraphs. Teachers are in the news these days as the nation moves toward reopening classrooms….
It’s a truism that the older we get the less sure we are. But for me, at least, that’s been a blessing. Certainly there are some things I’m more sure of than ever. For many…
John Maxwell has said, ““If you think you’re leading, but no one is following, then you are only taking a walk.” Now look, I’m not the leadership guru John Maxwell is. But I take issue…
Last week I wrote about not expecting pastors to be your primary source of information about generosity. This week it’s about financial planners. Don’t assume that because they know the difference between a charitable remainder…
This is going to be a thread the needle kind of post that will be easily misunderstood. It will likely offend some pastors I’m not trying to offend. But here we go anyway. Pastors should…
Asking people for money is asking them to practice a spiritual gift. So why does it make us so uncomfortable? Those of us in the faith community often hear the request, “I would appreciate your…
Most of you who read this blog know how I worked at Goble Properties with my father, side by side, for 25-years. But of course I worked with my Dad long before starting my career….
This year starts with a favorite theme of mine: generosity. We tend to think of generosity as a financial gift. But it is so much more. Here’s a question: where does your professional or relational…