I messed up a loan file this week and had to do the whole thing over. This may not sound like a big deal but it takes a whole lot of time to get everything set up correctly and ready to submit into the system so this was a huge…

I was around several different people at different times this week that seemed to think they knew everything about everything and everyone!  They had the answer for each topic and were quick to point out their knowledge and wisdom to everyone that could hear. God doesn’t want us to be…

I got stuck on something at work this week.  It happens from time to time, but usually I can overcome it by doing a little research into it or looking through our knowledge base for the answer etc. But this time I couldn’t find the answer. And it was frustrating me. So I…

“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” Prov 15:1 (NIV)  Many times my approach is very rigid… and it ends up stirring things up! If this ever happens to you then let’s try and use gentleness this week and see if we can keep things from…

Several loans I was working on fell through last week. I spent a considerable amount of time with three different families.  I gave them numerous loan options to consider, had great conversations and answered all their questions.  But due to various circumstances none of them moved forward. This can be…

Have you been walking around tired and without much strength lately? Are you keeping your attitude positive and upbeat or are you letting your current circumstances bring you down? The prescription to help us fix all of this is very simple – keep a cheerful heart! “A cheerful heart is good medicine,…

“How was your weekend?” Option 1:“Aw it was great, had family in town for Easter, did an Easter egg hunt for the little ones in the backyard and played some golf Sunday afternoon with my brother in laws – we don’t get to do that enough!”  Option 2:“Man it was amazing, we…

“The wise man has eyes in his head, while the fool walks in the darkness…” Ecc 2:14 (NIV)  If we can see where we are going doesn’t it make it easier for us to get there? Turn on the lights!  Use the knowledge God has given us! Let’s not go through life in the…

I get lots of help at work when I need it. I have several people at my office who help me when I get stuck or have a question about a loan scenario.  Each loan that I deal with has some similarities but all of them are different in so many…

As a Real Christian Businessman, God has given us the ability to work and earn a living.  And we all work hard at what we do! So remember this week to look for some satisfaction in what we do – it’s there even in the worst of circumstances! “A man…