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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…
“All I Want to Do is Change a City…”—Part II
After serving on the mission field for 15 years in Peru, Rudy thought it was time to retire and go be with…
“All I Want To Do is Change A City…”—Part I
In 1960, Rudy Johnson, his wife and 3 young children headed to Peru to plant a church. The work was hard, and…
Estate Planning: Share the Pain
How many people do you know who describe with glee the meeting with their estate planning attorney? To the contrary, I know…
One Powerful Key to Passing On Your Legacy
I often meet with families related to issues of planning their wills and trusts. Frankly, it is often a dreaded event for…
Why I Don’t Give
This week I sat down with a long time friend of mine. He’s well into his 80s. About 10 years ago, he…
The Power of the Gift—Part II
Not long ago, I witnessed a group of men give away a van to a woman who was transporting inner city kids…
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…