It’s time to celebrate. In a time when Debbie Downers abound, and we’re taught to sulk and brood, turn the tides today. Make today awesome,

Dave Ramsey has the right idea. But just like finances, life itself is a series of baby steps. And we have the 7 Baby Steps

We’ve all missed that turn, and our GPS reacts with the infamous — sometimes infuriating — REROUTING or RECALCULATING. Ugh! “I’m going to be late.”

As I visit with clients worldwide, the questions are the same, so I thought I would address some of them for you. These are questions

The world is changing around us. New products are coming online, systems are changing, new inventions are changing the way we do business. But the

I can be a Paul, I need a Barnabas, and I must always remain a Timothy. You already know you need the right people in

Nearly 20 years ago, I wrote a post-it note and left it in a book by John Maxwell. The words were significant then and even

“Once you stop learning, you start dying.” ~Albert Einstein. Learning doesn’t stop with school and doesn’t end with age. Books are great resources for challenging

We’re approaching the end of the second quarter. Almost half the year is gone. How are you doing on your goals, your plans, your dreams

Are you stuck? Are you at a crossroad? Again? Lately, I’ve worked with clients and coaches to help them get unstuck and, particularly, to help

Financial gurus are anxious to tell you all the secrets to living the life of your dreams. It’s just a five-step process to success, right?

Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant. ~Robert Louis Stevenson. The Bible promises us 70 years. Many

Sometimes, it’s just a matter of perspective. Other times, it pays to say, “wait just a darn minute”. But what are the real questions we

So, I am apparently becoming my dad. Is that a bad thing? Yes, I have been known to introduce myself and my wife to the

You are likely one decision away from a breakthrough. What’s holding you back? Your choices will determine your destiny. In fact, the choices you make

The first quarter of 2021 is coming to a close, and I’ll finish my fifth book of the year today. Here’s the list, and you’ll

What does your identity have to do with your goals and processes and your everyday life? Answer: A lot! In fact, maybe everything. In fact,

It doesn’t take much to lay the groundwork for a miracle.

You have an opportunity to be an Encourager-in-Chief today. You have the opportunity to plant a seed. Don’t try to find the time. Make time today.

“There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.”- C.S. Lewis. Without a doubt, we spend too much time in the past —

“I don’t think much of a man who is not wiser today than he was yesterday. “ ~Abraham Lincoln. Most of us have learned a

Who you are determines what you do. Your identity is how God sees you and, ultimately, how you see you. Notice there is nothing in

“It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so.” ~Mark Twain. More people

“If I had an hour to solve a problem and my life depended on the solution, I would spend the first 55 minutes determining the

Who or what is standing in the way of your success or your dreams? Is it circumstances? People? The state of the world? Upbringing? Money

Throughout history, men and women have left bread crumb trails to success and helped keep us on course with their momentary snapshots in time. These

As we settle into 2021, there is a myriad of thoughts on most Americans’ minds. New Year’s resolutions, goals for the year and plans may

Several years ago, I heard a Florida pastor tell a congregation this message: Your destiny is greater than your disaster. That statement has never been

Perhaps you’ve heard. A new president takes office this week. The changes may seem radical to you or not, but with every change in an

“Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers.” ~Harry Truman. What are you reading this year? Or perhaps the better question: Are you

We need discernment in what we see and what we hear and what we believe.~Chuck Swindoll. Truth, half-truth, part-truth, no truth, facts, opinions, wishes, spin.

It’s been an incredible year. Believe it or not, we’ve been on this COVID, political, election, economical journey for nearly a year! For most of

As we try to settle into 2021, there is a myriad of thoughts on most Americans’ minds. Forget the standard New Year’s resolutions. Who’s in

It’s Monday. Think about your day — and thus your week — so far. Are you already frustrated, overwhelmed or dazed? Emails, TV, app notifications,

While the world reels from COVID-19 and the U.S. stumbles through an election morass that has yielded division and discord, there is a beacon on

Well, we’re here. Election Day 2020. The campaigning is over, but be sure the craziness won’t end when the polls close tonight. But you can

The sun will rise again, and we will move on. ~Unknown. The good news is that it should end on Tuesday. The bad news is

Writing things down is always a plus. We write on the back of napkins, bills, scratch paper, business card and even on our hands. Often, we throw those notes, reminders or numbers away (or wash them off our hands), unfortunately often without ever referring back to them.

No, you aren’t going crazy!

Bizarre times can breed distraction, bad decisions, frustration and confusion. But it’s not a time to be hasty, whimsical or anxious. It’s a time to set yourself apart and be reasonable in a chaotic and topsy-turvy world.

Here are some sanity reminders when the crazy gets going.

Yes, there are more important things than getting more money. Absolutely. Learning to manage your money, however, is essential to eliminating stress and anxiety in that life.

What’s more important than money? Click the link to read a short list of things that are critical to your future, even more than acquiring more money.

You don’t have to be stressed about your money. Here are 5 easy ways to stop the money stress and start to live the life of your dreams.

The signs are developing before our eyes and those signs are bubbling to the top in dramatic fashion.

But the key for you and me is to create good out of the bad and to be prepared. It was Walt Disney who said in a previous economic downturn: “I’ve heard there’s going to be a recession. I’ve decided not to participate.” Heed the signs and plan accordingly.

You can survive the approaching storm.

You have a choice on the road you take. Some roads are easier than others, so count the cost before you start your journey.

Never choose the road just because it’s the road for your friend, your dad, your co-worker or even your pastor. Choose the road for you. Indeed, it will make all the difference.

Believe me, you have a point. You’ve made it in conversation, on Facebook, in your rants, in the grocery store and at church. It’s evident