God Has No Grandchildren

April is Financial Literacy Month and a time to reflect on how well we are training up our children in money matters. Finances are one of those areas that many of us believe you are born with the gift… or not. You just have it or you don’t, and that is all there is to...

Gift of Acceptance

This past week, I spent some time with a friend, someone I have known for years. She was telling me about the recent death of her grandma, a woman she was very close to. Her grandmother was in her eighties and very active and healthy and involved in her community. My...

Stewardship or Stingy

At times I watch the show “Real Time with Bill Maher.” I like to listen to the political debate and try to understand the other sides of arguments, particularly as it relates to our culture. Bill Maher is a comedian, and he can bring humor to many situations. However,...

Freedom From Guilt and Shame

This is the fifth story in our “Freedom From…” Series, an 8-week series featuring women who have faced adversity and found freedom in the process. As a financial planner, I meet with clients and discuss one of the most personal topics there is… money. We don’t just...