“Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.” Ps 20:7 (NIV) It’s too easy for me to put my trust in things and stuff that are around me and in my daily life.  I do it so much! This is a…

One of my colleagues seems to always be complaining about something related to work.  Complain complain complain. Talk talk talk. Gets louder and louder and louder. Whether it’s the way the client isn’t getting them what they need, or how the software system we use for loans is slow, or that their processor didn’t…

“Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.”  1 Tim 6:17 (NIV) It so easy for me to take for granted…

We dropped my daughter off at college this week. Leading up to this moment I’ve been a mess. Wondering if as parents we taught her enough, how much I will miss her joy and laughter and funniness and hugs and does she have enough insight to make the right choices…

“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.” Prov 4:7 (NKJV) How do you usually do when it comes to this? I’m always looking to give out my opinion or thoughts on something, instead of trying to gain wisdom or better yet –…

I’ve been hustling a lot lately as it relates to my job.  Lots of follow up required for current loans, lots of follow up required for clients out looking at homes, and lots of follow up with future clients who are interested in potentially purchasing a home. Hustle has always…

“Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.” 1 Peter 3:9 (NIV) I want to snap right back at someone when they lash out at me.  At the grocery store… On the…

Our region has been pretty busy as of late. This is a good thing of course, but with that increased business it can have some drawbacks.  Most Loan Officers in our region share a Loan Officer Assistant. This LOA helps take the loan from being under contract to putting it into…

“Show proper respect to everyone; Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God…” I Peter 2:17a (NIV) Most of us today forget about human decency and don’t bother to respect others that we come across in our workplace and community. Let’s be different this week and just get along!  We don’t…

Recently I was getting ready to submit a loan file to underwriting for a client who had gone under contract, and I was reviewing it with my shared assistant.  We had already collected most of the documents needed and were getting close to being done and ready to submit.  While…