I get a little fired up over things sometimes. I have calmed down some over the years. But in many cases I have not. When it comes to something being unjust for example, this is a trigger point for me and I am very prone to say something to try and get it…

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy: I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”   John 10:10 (NIV) Watch out for the thief this week!   He comes in many different forms… and we don’t always recognize them!

We’ve gone through a few changes on my job recently.  I’ve gotten a new branch manager, we moved our offices a couple of weeks ago, and our compensation plan got adjusted (don’t mess with my money! Lol).  I also have a different processor that supports me now and a couple…

“Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.  Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will.” Rom 12:2 (NIV) No matter what is going on in…

Every year as a licensed loan officer, I have to take a certain amount of Continuing Education courses in order to renew my license.  I also voluntarily take training classes offered by my company to gain better knowledge and expertise on specific loan programs. One training is required.  The other…

“For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”  Luke 14:11 (NIV)  It’s so easy with social media to talk about how well we are doing no matter what the circumstances may be. We have to be careful and remember to keep ourselves humble…

I recently had a change in my processor that works with me (my right hand person helping me get all my loans closed).  The person I had been working with for the past 3 years has decided to leave the company.  My “new” assigned processor and I have worked together before…

“…for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things.” Rom 2:1b (NIV) We have to be very careful in how we look at others because it is clear our judgment will fall squarely back on us! I do this…

I’ve always been one that has struggled with showing up to things on time.  Whether it is to church, office meetings, dental appointments, whatever… my track record is around 50/50 as to showing up before the actual time that the event starts.  “Early is on time, on time is late”,…

“Words kill, words give life; they’re either poison or fruit  – you choose.” Prov 18:20 (MSG) We Choose!  Let’s make sure the words we use this week are fruit and not poison.