I had a deal fall apart this week. Everything was lined up. We were clear to close. Then—24 hours before closing—the buyers got a survey back on their rural property. Neither their agent nor I knew they had ordered one. We didn’t require it for the loan, but the buyers felt…

“Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things” Coll 3:2 (NIV) How many times do I get enamored by things that are all around me;  That new car someone is driving, the beautiful clothes I see at the store, or an amazing looking house that I drive past……

I’ve been working with a particular buyer for almost two years now. As a Loan Consultant, that length of time isn’t unheard of. Some buyers take months. Some take years. But this situation has been a little different than most. My buyer was born outside of the United States. She…

“God is just: He will pay back trouble to those who trouble you.” 2 Thes 1:6 (NIV) Why do I always stir around and rehash in my head those that have wronged me in some way, trying to figure out how I can get back at them or “give them…

I grew up in Atlanta, but spent about 12 years living in Michigan (Detroit and Grand Rapids!).  I still remember when we first moved there.  I was so cold! I didn’t understand why it was so cold in April.  And also in May! And even sometimes into June!?  People would…

Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things”. 2 Coll 3:2 (NIV) It’s so easy for me to get fixated on the shiny new toy or material things that surround my everyday life.  I need reminders like this constantly, as the world pushes a completely different agenda!  “Think…

I worked on a file the other day for a client to try and get them pre-approved for a loan so they could start looking for a home.  I was rushed that day since we were leaving shortly to take my daughter back to college for her 2nd semester of…

“Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interest of others.”  Phil 2:4 (NIV)  I often forget about doing this – I’m always looking out for MY best interests! When was the last time you lent a hand to someone without thinking about what…

A New Year usually brings about discussion about resolutions and goals.  I don’t really set “resolutions” any more, but what I usually do instead is set goals, and write them down and try to accomplish them every year.  I take a review of how I did the last year, and…

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Phil 4:6 (NIV) One of my favorite verses! A New Year can sometimes bring worry and anxiousness to us all. Let’s remember what we are to do when all of those thoughts enter…