I’ve got this one loan right now I am trying to close that has turned out to be quite difficult.  The person is on assignment in a third world country, only responding to messages and emails sporadically due to his work schedule.  It is a +9 hour time zone differential, so…

Weekly Ration ”A gentle response defuses anger, but a sharp tongue kindles a temper-fire.”  Prov 15:1 (NIV) Sharp tongue always loses – and I forget this every time! The reminder for this week is to use a gentle response as much as we can!

Run Run Run.  In the mortgage world, once a buyer goes under contract, we have 30 days or less to get everything finalized and get their loan completed.  Gotta get it done!  This makes for things to always be moving quickly when you have a deal to get closed.  At…

Do you know what God’s phone number is? It’s 3-33. Jeremiah 3:33 to be exact: “Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.”  Dial Him up – He may not pick up right away but He always answers at some point!

Have you ever tried to work while you were traveling?  My job allows me to be remote independent sometimes, so I can do my job from just about anywhere for extended periods.  I still need and want to be physically present to meet referral partners, attend office meetings, and attend…

“Do not Judge, or you too will be judged, For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” Matt 7:1-2 (NIV) This one is hard for me sometimes… so I am sending it today to…

I have a loan I am dealing with right now that I “won” away from a competitor at the last minute.  This is a past client of mine who decided to utilize a competitor for her next purchase instead of me.  I continued to keep in contact with her during…

“The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining ever bright till the full light of day.” Pro 4:18 (NIV)  I like this version better: “Right living people glow with the light; the longer they live, the brighter they shine.” (Same verse from The Message bible)…

Different industries have different kinds of people.  When I was in the Music Industry for example, there were many flamboyant, loud, drinkin’ and smokin folks that did some outrageous things related to their business decisions.  Fast forward to today, in the mortgage industry that I currently work in, and I…

“Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth.”  Prov 27:1 (NIV) This is hard for me not to be thinking about tomorrow and how it is going to turn out!   My mind is always racing – always thinking ahead! How about for you?!