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The Power of Random Generosity
Sometimes I talk about random generosity. Recently, I came across this good news story. In 1999, Adya Zugay was nearly 12 years…
How Do You Measure Wealth? Part 1
If we measure our wealth by the experience some opulence might afford, we might see ourselves as somewhat deprived. But what if…
Generosity at Easter?
Jesus was a pauper. He died with nothing more than the clothes on his back. As a pauper, he would have been…
Why Do We Call It Easter?
They call it Easter. It’s a festival commemorating the resurrection of Jesus. The week before Easter is called the Holy Week. Maundy…
A Reflection on War Crimes
In this era of ever-increasing polarization and questions over media bias, we need to pay attention to the rules for radicals playing…
The Greatest Gifts Are Not Money
What are the greatest gifts? What are the best gifts you can leave behind? My friend Gina died recently. A brain tumor took…
How Can I Get Closer to My Parents?
In the family legacy process, I sometimes have kids come to me and ask, “How can I get closer to my parents?” …
When A Parent’s Hardest Task Is To ‘Not Do’
“When it comes to your children, the hardest thing is to not do.” –David Green. What does it mean to “not do?”…
Look at Their Family Ministry Legacy
I got to meet Jerry Jackson years ago now. His simple steps of faith have led to a global ministry called Faith…
4 Options For Where Your Collectibles Will End Up
What do you do with a classic car as part of your estate? The Do-Nothing approach, of course, is the worst option,…
Will Your Family Flourish for Generations?
History tells us that certain families will flourish across generations. It’s not accident or luck. It’s those families who clearly articulate their…