I remember the day 6 years ago I met my next door neighbors – Jeanine & Scott, with their three kids Ashley, Parker, and Ellie who moved here from California.  Great folks!   We grew to become friends with their entire family – we met their in-laws, talked about yard work, school…

“Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord.” Eph 5:19 (NIV) This verse reminded me that when I’m in a tough spot or not having a good day singing some of my favorite Christian songs or hymns…

As my job requires, I talk to a lot of people that want to get a home loan.  Some of them are qualified but many are not (and who usually think that they are btw)!  There are several ways I could approach the conversation when the light bulb goes off in…

““Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” Eph 4:29 (NIV) If you can’t say something nice don’t say anything at all.  Have you every heard this saying?  My…

Our company recently had a one-day meeting where we brought almost everyone from our region into Nashville. It was inspiring!  We had our president, EVP, VP of products and a fellow top loan officer who spoke and offered compelling motivation and much needed perspective on what is going on in our…

“Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.” Rom 15: 2 (NIV) What can we do this week to encourage those around us? It’s so easy to do!

I work mostly from home, periodically going into the office while also having numerous in person meetings at various lunch or breakfast restaurants throughout the week.  I have a “spot” that I work at from home.  It’s not a separate room that is an office, but a bedroom in which…

“Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.” Prov 11:14 (NIV) Simple yet powerful words for us this week. Wisdom surrounds us if we will just turn and ask. Let’s seek wise counsel in our decisions!

I fight every morning to do the same thing. You see I have a bad habit I have formed involving what I do when I get up in the morning. Instead of praying first thing when my feet hit the floor, I have decided it is more important to turn…

 “The angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.” Matt 28:5-6 (NIV) Today is a celebration y’all!