Eeyores, Gratitude, and Entitlement
Every mother and father knows the moment of anticipation and terror when our children open a birthday gift from a friend or family member and forget to say thank you. What is worse is when our children blurt out, "I already have one of these," or "Th...
If “School House Rock” Explained The Economy To Us, We’d Understand The Problem
When i was a kid, School House Rock played a huge part of my edjamacation.... I mean education. Well, no ones perfect, right. I learned through song about government, "I'm just a bill up on Capital Hill." I learned about adverbs and conjunctions: "Al...
Greg Brady’s Financial Wisdom and the Bible
The Bible teaches us alot about money and making good financial decisions. One of my favorite theologians is Greg Brady. :) I learned Latin for the first time on the Brady Bunch: "Caveat emptor" meaning "Let the buyer beware". I learned some more w...
The Only Way Out of Debt is to “Kill the Wabbit”
Biblical teaching about economics goes deep into our heart. The Bible says that until we place God at the center of our lives, and acknowledge that He is the source of our approval and identity, we will constantly be chasing things that only bring di...
The Dalai Lama has either lost his mind or needs an education… Either way, he announced today he’s a Marxist.
This week the Dalai Lama said, " As far as socio-political beliefs are concerned, I consider myself a Marxist ... But not a Leninist," he clarified." I'd like to encourage the Dalai Lama to stop meditating and pull out a history book. I would s...
The Solution to Our Economic Problems is Godonomics
George Washington died the same way America's economy is dying: he was bled to death by his doctors. As George's symptoms got worse, his doctors siphoned out another pint of blood--believing his bad blood was the problem. With every pint pumped from ...
Why we need more Moms in charge?
My mom was brilliant. She still is. She has a relational I.Q. that is out of this world. She can sense when someone needs encouragement. She knows when there is something fishy going on. She has found a way to create family customs that unite our...
Economic Tsunami: What’s Going On? Double Dip? 2008 All Over? What Should You Do?
Everyone is selling everything today in the stock. Nothing is spared: Stocks, Precious Metals, Currencies, Etc. The Dow is Down over 400. It looks really bad for everything. What is Going On? For years, through both Democrat and Republican a...
The Monkey On Uncle Sam’s Back Has Gas
Prepare your budget for rising gas prices. Some experts predict the price will rise to $5 or $6 a gallon by the end of summer. This price is not only painful for the typical family but has a domino impact on everything else as well. The price...
Death by Doctors
George Washington died the same way America's economy is dying: he was bled to death by his doctors. As George's symptoms got worse, his doctors siphoned out another pint of blood--believing his bad blood was the problem. With every pint pumped f...
