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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…
Is It So Foolish to Give Away Your Life?
Byron, my wife’s grandfather, was 91 years old when he died. He was a venerable old soul. He was loved by many….
I’ve Lost it All
“I’ve lost it all!” I’d just asked how my friend’s business was going. He was reeling from the market crash of 2008….
Give Away Your Attention Deficit Disorder
This blog is not about curing attention deficit disorder. It’s about giving it away.
Why Christians Should Not Use Private Foundations
I’ve seen it many times. A Christian family decides they want to formalize their giving. They go get advice from their lawyers…
Should Christians Give to Secular Organizations?
Christians giving to secular organizations? It’s a harder question than you might think. Let’s tackle the easy one first: should a Christian…
The Generous Atheist
On the front porch of his grandparents home, the word God was often used, but only in the context of a harsh…
How Foolish It Is to Give
Why is it so foolish to give—and yet why is it so foolish to hold on? This is a question I think…
Don’t Give Your Kids Money
“I don’t want to give them anything.” We were at that crucial moment in his estate plan, and Joe needed to decide…
Breaking News: A Church Gives to Another Church in Need
Did you hear the news? One church was struggling—literally in the midst of famine. And yet another church, which was not doing…