Do you have a promising vision of legacy that you’re working toward in your family? What mission has God called you out to do? To be? The Bible tells us that God promised to the nation of Israel the land of Canaan. It was the land where they’d till ground, sow seeds and gather a fruitful harvest. They only needed …
What percentage of your income do you give away? For many Christians, the concept of giving starts (and often ends) with a tithe.
As you’ll see, I included verses about the generous life and not just about giving. Generosity goes beyond giving financially.
Did you know that people’s political affiliation is linked to charitable giving habits? Not too long ago I read “What Election Season Means for your Nonprofit,” by Paul D’Alessandro on NonProfit Pro. Paul offered some interesting observations: Political ideology “helps determine their support of charities.” Counties that are overwhelming Republican have higher donations to charity. Generally, Democrats live in higher …
Is there a secret sauce of family togetherness? Maybe so, but it’s probably not what you’d expect. It’s not time on the soccer fields. Not shuttling back and forth between activities. Not the best SAT scores, going to the top universities, or even time at the lake house. It’s something quite different. It’s the family stories we tell and share. …
Retirement is a relatively new creation, though today it is mostly accepted as a matter of right. It’s worth asking whether it’s all about taking it easy.
Has your spouse or a family member ever said to you, “What do I do when you’re gone? Who do I call? Where do I find all the family’s information? How do I take care of things?” I know my wife has posed such questions to me. Making sure your loved ones know the answers to these questions is part …
Research shows narcissistic tendencies are on the rise, and parents need to consider how they’re training their children.
In our Western world, we tend to think about the here and now—the immediate. It’s so much about job, career, taking the next step. There was a time, however, when people used to think beyond themselves. They had to think about generations—the people that would come behind them. Farmers would clear a field with the consideration that their children would …
Nick reached the point in his life where things seemed comfortable—the bills were paid, the business was booming, and the highway up ahead seemed straight. So he set out on the project of a lifetime: building a 10,000-square-foot home. He had fun along the way. Nick liked the design aspect, the coordination with contractors and making the puzzle pieces fit …
