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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…
The Power of the Gift—Part I
It is just one line. It’s uttered by a pagan, a Roman soldier. But as an eyewitness to the crucifixion, he is…
One Thing You Can Do to Enhance Your Estate Planning
I talked with Joel not long ago about getting his estate plan in order. He gave me a pained look. His look…
Understanding the Big Why of Giving
Not long ago, I sat in a ministry presentation. The ministry was clearly trying to win the crowd to gather support for…
Why Be Generous?
Generous—to be liberal in giving or sharing. It is marked by abundance. Such is the definition of generosity. How many generous people…
3 Ideas to Think Outside the Fundraising Box
Have you noticed that the stock market has been topsy turvy? Well, investors have noticed as well, and are accordingly turning to…
One Critical Piece of Advice to the Business Owner
I’ve got one critical piece of advice to the business owner: take care of your spouse first.
One Fatal Mistake Every Giver Must Avoid
I’ve seen it too often. It’s the story of a giver. He or she is someone who is just sailing along. The…
Why Give Even When You Are Down
I had a cup of coffee with a friend of mine the other day. It had been awhile since I’d seen him….
5 Reasons to Be Stingy
Five reasons to be stingy? I know this blog is supposed to be about generosity, but hey let’s face it, there really…