SERVING STRONG

You And Money

2009-12-22T12:26:00-05:00

Here are three resources to check out as you have time. They are designed to help you augment your efforts at staying financially strong as you work with people in your calling:

Dave Ramsey
Maintain your financial health

Christian Debt Solutions
Providing quality financial services

Ronald Blue & Co.
Nationally recognized fee-only financial
and investment consulting firm

You may find a list of free downloads and other links on the Serving Strong resource page.

NOTE: Although Serving Strong provides these resources, it may not condone or agree with
everything contained therein.

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All In Our Perspective

2009-12-17T20:14:00-05:00

A former coaching client of mine recently resigned his post as senior pastor of a church in Ohio and now serves on the mission field. We keep in touch occasionally and here is an excerpt from an email I recently received from him and his family:

"God has really changed my heart as far as what I see as "needs" or "wants." Before coming here I admit I was a little concerned about our housing arrangements with no bathroom in the house...So I had a conversation with God about how I didn't know if I could handle that for 2 years. That same day I learned that the District Superintendent's family has lived and served here for 20 years and only in the past 5 years had the luxury of water and electricity in their house...

"Our group also went out that day and saw thousands of houses close to where we live without electricity, running water, beds etc. So now I am overwhelmingly grateful for the luxuries that we have here. God is so faithful to continue to help us grow, learn and change. I am so blessed that He never allows us to continue in our ways and thoughts that aren't pleasing to Him as long as we are listening to Him."

First, I would like to ask you to be praying for them. They are sacrificing many of the comforts of the typical American lifestyle to minister abroad.

Second, as you continue to serve people, remember how important your perspective is. No matter how difficult things may be, God is still in control. It may not feel that way sometimes but He is. With God, we are always in a position to be grateful - if only for the grace He extends to us, even when we do not deserve it.

May God bless you in this Christmas season! Serve Strong!

Raising Kids

2009-12-17T12:21:00-05:00

Here are three resources to check out as you have time. They are designed to help you augment your efforts at raising your kids as you continue working with people in your profession:

Christianity Today (Parenting)
Resource yourself for better parenting

Christian Fathers
Legacy, leadership, finances and time

Christian Mommies
Parenting information, Christian support
and online friendships

You may find a list of free downloads and other links on the Serving Strong resource page.

NOTE: Although Serving Strong provides these resources, it may not condone or agree with
everything contained therein.

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