Heroic Money Management

Heroic Money Management

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9 During what would be my father’s final year of life, I wrote him a letter. His health was declining...
Simple, Meaningful Success

Simple, Meaningful Success

If you’re reading these words, once upon a time you subscribed to this blog. But that may have been several years ago, so I’ll understand if you don’t remember! I stopped adding new content in the spring of 2012 when I joined the staff of Sound Mind Investing. I’m...
Getting at the Root of True Success

Getting at the Root of True Success

One of the most misquoted money verses in the entire Bible is 1 Timothy 6:10.  A lot of people think it says that money is the root of all evil.  But it doesn’t say that.  It says, “The love of money is a root of all kinds of evil.” Like many of us who teach about...
Nobody’s Fool

Nobody’s Fool

“Of what use is money in the hand of a fool, since he has no desire to get wisdom?” – Proverbs 17:16 No one wants to be thought of as a fool – not on April Fool’s Day, not at any time. The Bible uses that strong term only a handful of times in regard to the use of...