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Let me ask you something personal:When things are going well financially, do you find it easier to thank God?And when things get tight… do you quietly panic? If we’re honest, most of us live in a tug-of-war between faith and fear—especially when it comes to money.We...

You’ve worked hard, built equity in your home, and now you’re wondering: Should I tap into it to enjoy retirement—or leave it untouched for my kids? Money decisions can feel complicated—but they don’t have to be. I’m here to help you simplify the process, avoid common...

Let me ask you something that might make you squirm a little:When you think about your money—your paycheck, your bank account, your retirement savings—do you consider it truly yours? Most of us would never say it out loud, but deep down, we believe it:“It’s my money....

Money decisions can feel complicated—but they don’t have to be. I’m here to help you simplify the process, avoid common pitfalls, and stay true to your values. For many, a mortgage is the largest debt they'll ever carry—and the longest. That 30-year loan can feel like...

What if I told you your bank account might be the clearest reflection of your beliefs?  That might sound bold—but Jesus thought so too.  In Matthew 6:21, He said,  “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”  Translation? Your...

Step #4 - Developing Your Personal Mission Statement A mission statement is not simply a hokey phrase that gets written once and then filed away.  Rather, it is a living, breathing document that should be displayed prominently for visual reinforcement and should...

Step #3 - Create a Compelling Vision of Your Future There’s an old saying, “if you don’t know where you’re going, any road will get you there.”  That’s a recipe for mediocrity.  People of great achievement know exactly where they’re going, and they take the...

Step #2 Find Your Meaningful Purpose We all have certain desires and pursuits in life such as ensuring our security and caring for loved ones.  But, when we move beyond the day-to-day pursuits of life, what moves you?  What causes you top jump out of bed in...

Proverbs 12:3 & 12 (CEV) “Sins cannot offer security! But if you live right, you will be as secure as a tree with deep roots...good people are like trees with deep roots.” We all have certain principles and values we believe in and live by. These are the innermost...

I am an avid backpacker. There’s nothing I enjoy more than going deep into the wilderness and spending time in the quietness of God’s creation. Getting lost is a real threat to survival. My wife and I have also been members of the Idaho Mountain Search and Rescue...