“Therefore, as it is written: “Let him who boasts, boast in the Lord” 1 Cor 1:31 (niv) It’s so easy to talk about what a great company we work for, what a great job we have,  all our own accomplishments or even those accomplishments of our kids.   I do it all…

I closed a loan this week that was a first for me.  I never actually had a conversation with the client. (Well… almost.) When I called him the first time, he answered and quickly said, “Hey, I’m in a meeting. Can you just text me? I’m comparing rates. I’m already…

Weekly Ration “A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.”  Prov 22:3 (NIV) How many times have I ignored the warning signs and pushed forward.. Only to suffer the consequences. Let’s remember this week to “take refuge” when we see danger ahead!

Recently one of my first bosses passed away. Danny Berry – or “DB” as most of us called him – was one of the two people who hired me when I first started in the music industry “back in the day”. Along with his partner, LC, they took a chance…

“…Make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother’s way” Rom 13:14b (NIV) How many times have I inadvertently (and sometimes even purposely!) put things in the way of others…  from completing a task, to doing their job well, all the way to preventing…

  “Do not say, ‘Why were the old days better than these?’ for it is not wise to ask such a question.” Ecc 7:10 (NIV) How big is our rearview mirror in our car?! How big is the windshield in our car?! Looking back is good for a glance, but…

Recently I had a loan close that went sideways at the very end. The process itself had gone smoothly. We were clear to close. Everything looked good.  Then, during final balancing between our funder and the title company – literally one day before closing – something changed. My client was…

““For a man’s anger does not bring about the righteous  life that God desires”. James 1:20 (NV) If we can keep our temper low, good things will happen! When my stress level is high it’s harder for me to do this than at other times.  But I gotta keep tryin’!

I recently closed a loan that I thought would never close.  Not because I couldn’t get it done…But because the client kept switching lenders in the middle of the transaction. I first picked up the file after she had already been denied by another lender. She was under contract and…

“If the ax is dull and its edge unsharpened, more strength is needed, but skill will bring success.” Ecc 9:10 (NIV)  When was the last time you sharpened your ax?   It’s a lot harder to get things done when it’s dull isn’t it?! Let’s remember to sharpen up from time…