by marshal | Apr 26, 2012 | Competence, Lessons Learned, Love, Stewardship
Collecting has always been a part of my nature. As a boy, I used my paper route earnings to collect coins and antiques. Books and papers were cherished and accumulated in piles. Throwing things away has always been hard. This has been an annoyance for those who have...
by marshal | Feb 16, 2012 | Lessons Learned, Love, Stewardship
People use varying financial strategies depending upon economic conditions to accomplish a positive Return On Investment (ROI). Some strategies yield much; some strategies yield nothing or less than nothing! Hindsight tells me whenever my ROI is nothing or less than...
by marshal | Nov 24, 2011 | Lessons Learned, Stewardship
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays in the United States. On occasion, in the past, my self-indulgence has led to misery. Thanksgiving dinner – so many delicious choices ending with great desserts – produced that...
by marshal | Dec 9, 2010 | Lessons Learned, Love, Stewardship, Unity
My "two cents’ worth" is, at times, worth just that — especially when my advice comes without offering assistance when needed. Advice costs me nothing. Involvement costs me time and resources. At times, I have thought that not getting involved...
by marshal | Oct 21, 2010 | Lessons Learned, Stewardship
A friend recently recounted the story of his great grandparents' generosity. During the great depression, their small town in Ohio was in great need. Believing that God had provided abundantly for them, they gave away their wealth to save the town. A monument...
by marshal | Jul 22, 2010 | Lessons Learned, Stewardship
Our boss caught us loafing! We always worked hard in his presence, but sometimes we were not as diligent in our work when he wasn’t around – the true confessions of my work experience on a farm! Presence, at times, makes a difference. Just as my...
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