Formula for True Lasting Success
Published May 17, 2013 | 
Have you ever wondered why some people are successful at almost everything they do while others seem to struggle for everything they have?
I've often wondered why this is the case. In my life I've seen this truth over and over again. I've struggled in one way or another most of my life. In 1994, my best friend and I used to talk about this very idea. I was struggling to pay rent one month after I was unemployed for a spell. Things always seemed to come easy to him. It Read more [...]
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New Year? New Dreams? Set Your Sight on Increasing Net Worth
Published December 31, 2012 |
Be sure you know the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds - Pr 27:23
As a kid, I watched a show hosted by a British man named Robin Leach called Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous. My friends and I would laugh at his funny accent and watch the show in awe of all the mansions, gold plates, fancy cars and yachts. It was absolutely indulgent lifestyle at its very best capturing the imaginations of everyone watching.
As I've aged, I still remember watching those episodes Read more [...]
Cookies for Christmas?
Published December 3, 2012 |
Financial Success is not built on glamour and glitz. It's built on the back of the mundane tasks that stay focused on small, often overlooked details.
It's Christmas time and my girls love making holiday cookies and fudge. They spend all kinds of time in the kitchen kneading the dough, mixing ingredients, spreading flour over every possible surface in the place, and beating powdered sugar, eggs, and water into the finest tasting frosting you can imagine. The laughter is loud and the Read more [...]
Black Friday & Cyber Monday Shopping
Published November 26, 2012 |
According to the National Retail Federation, an estimated 247 million Americans made it out to the retail stores over this Black Friday weekend to rack up the savings on Christmas gifts. They spent over 59.1 Billion dollars. This was up over 20% over last year. They also stated that the average shopper spent $423 on their shopping spree.
This is a staggering statistic to review. Let's shed some light on this phenomenon. The average family in America has only $3800 in savings with Read more [...]
What is the Family Economy?
Published November 16, 2012 |
I've been struggling with this idea of economy for quite some time now. Then, out of the blue (maybe not so much, but you get it) God introduced me to this idea of the Family Economy in March and then again in July. What does this mean? What does economy have to do with the family and vice versa?
Let's first take a look at the word economy to explore this idea and concept.
Economy: The root word dates back to the greek Oikonomia or household management. It evolved into the Read more [...]
Rising from the Ashes
Published November 11, 2012 |
Bankruptcy? Foreclosure? Divorce? Medical issues? Job loss? Income loss? Whatever the issue is, many people have suffered great financial setbacks due to unforeseen and unplanned economic downturns.
I've been thinking on this for quite some time, so I'll share what I've come up with here.
Over the last 16 years as I've helped people resolve their financial problems and find solutions to move them forward, the common element I ran into was a lack of financial confidence. Many people Read more [...]
Success: The Power of Temporary Living
Published October 13, 2012 |
I had a great time with a friend of mine today who reminded me of a great lesson God taught me a few years ago. I haven't thought about this for a long time, but bear with me for a moment as I explain.
We were talking about money and finances and the like in our discussion. He was asking me advice on some choices he needs to make in the very near future. His household earns a little over $100,000 per year which is a great living by any stretch of the imagination. He is coming Read more [...]
Integrity in Life and in Business
Published September 18, 2012 |
What is integrity? Is it doing the right thing when no one is watching? Is it honesty? Can a person have integrity in life but not in business? When we discuss personal finance, money management, and economic success, integrity is at the leading edge of the discussion.
Have you heard of Enron? Tyco? Worldcom? Solyndra? Nixon? Clinton? These are all names of companies and individuals who exemplify poor judgement and a lack of integrity in their word. Let's not be fools Read more [...]
That Place Where Prosperity Happens
Published June 1, 2012 |
Prosperity and the Gospel are two misunderstood concepts that have riddled mankind for nearly 2000 years. How do you reconcile Gospel message of Hope that is based on poverty? How do you reconcile God's promises of blessings and prosperity throughout the old testament?
These are questions I ask myself and continue to dig deeper for truth from the scriptures and in my prayer life. For years, I operated under the idea that having any kind of surplus of cash or possessions was ungodly and trapped Read more [...]
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Debt Reduction – Should debt settlement be part of my plan part 2
Published May 23, 2012 |
Yesterday's post received some great responses. It is interesting to see the emotions attached to money in both good and bad times. Christians who are 100% convinced they serve God and NOT money can test their faith based on their emotional response to money situations.
I received this response from one of my coaching clients this morning regarding yesterday's post about Debt Settlement Companies. It is appropriate that we discuss this, in detail.
Hi Joshua,
I'm wondering about your Read more [...]
