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Measuring the Success of Your Family
For 2023, consider making some adjustments for your family. I often say that one of the simple ways to measure the success…
Start with Your Family Stories
Building great family culture starts with stories. Brad Grey of Walking the Text teaches a simple truth: in Jewish families, from birth…
Number Your Days App
heard Gary talk about it. He wrote it in his Bible—the number of days before his daughter graduated from high school. He…
The Generous Fruit Plate
Okay, so I admit it. We are trying to stay away from donuts, and eat healthy things like, well, fruit. That’s not…
Where is Your Orphanage?
Many people have read and heard of George Muller. For those who have not, it’s a simple story. He lived a riotous…
Why Tithing is Not Generous
I know, I know. For years, churches have preached the tithe as a standard. Give 10% and you have arrived. Why they’ve…
It’s Hard to Be Generous When You Are Tired
I’m coming off of a crazy week. Three cities, one week, and about 3 events and a mass of meetings. So I’m…
Laughter in the Sun
My daughter Jessica turned 20 yesterday—no longer a teenager. She came home from college to celebrate her birthday. The weekend passed by…
Another Thing You Can’t Do in Heaven
There’s another thing we’ll no longer be able to do in heaven: give. The implications are clear—don’t miss the opportunity now.
The Generous Donut
Donuts can be generous. Let me explain. More than 17 years ago, my wife and I decided we’d pick a place and…
The Haircutter’s Legacy
Roger Russell died on Friday, May 27. Let me explain why that is so important. My office is in a residential community…