Courage isn’t the absence of fear; it’s taking action in spite of our fear. Let’s face it—life is complex, and nothing is assured. There are no sure-fire investments, and no one can guarantee tomorrow for any of us. People who demand guarantees are often paralyzed because they are afraid to take any risks, but life is full of risks. We certainly don’t want to take foolish risks, but we need to embrace the adventure of life, and adventures necessarily involve some risks.
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Genuine hope can be a slippery and elusive thing. Some people have been hurt or they’ve failed badly in the past, and they have given up all hope, but on the other end of the scale, some divorce hope from reality and believe that things will somehow magically work out without having to deal with the painful truth. True hope blends a rigorous grasp of reality with tenacious optimism.
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The wisest man on earth had a lot to say about financial planning. Even a casual reading of the Proverbs shows us that Solomon understood the importance of having a clear, intentional plan for handling money.
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The power of purpose is to build. Not just wealth… But what matters most.
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Someday, each of us will receive a report card of our attitudes and behaviors. You and I have been given great wealth in time, resources, and abilities.
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At some point, however, they realized that money, stuff, and hard work are all valuable up to a point, but life is about much more than things. It’s about people and purpose. They came to a point of decision, and they made a wise choice.
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That moment on the roof that morning was a tipping point for me. I had made plenty of money, but my life was empty. Here was a human being with desperate needs that I could meet with ease.
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Handouts Handcuff kids... As we jump into Day 8 of 40 Days to Make Your Money Count, I thought it...
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Some people think that splitting a dinner somehow shortchanges waiters who have to do the same amount of work for half the tip. We solve that by giving a larger tip, so everybody’s happy.
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Give Kids Choices is the topic of Day 9 of 40 Days to Make Your Money Count. Its our first season of Made in Texas from PodcastHouston.com, please leave a review in iTunes
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