It’s the right time to get in control of your finances. It’s October and Christmas is coming. You look back over the past year and wonder where your money went and how you are going to afford gifts this year. You ask your spouse “How much money do we have?” […]
It’s Not Too Late… And It’s Never Too Soon Read More
When I worked in the field of fundraising I attended conferences to develop my skills and abilities. At every conference I went to, I remember presenters focused on the fact that there are a limited number of people with a limited number of dollars willing to donate to charities. So
Moving From a Scarcity to an Abundance Mentality Read More
I survived the first ever Stewardship Foundational Course. I did much better than just survive – I had a wonderful weekend with the 17 people who attended the course. Here is a picture of our group. As we progressed through our 20+ hours together, we began to joke about how
It’s a Matter of the Heart Read More
I found this video on youtube.com and thought it was good. Dave Ramsey heads up an organization specializing in helping people move towards financial peace. He has written several books and has a very popular syndicated radio show in the US. Dave is a christian and his Financial Peace University
Randy Alcorn has a bunch of videos posted on youtube. Many of them are short videos that you could use in a worship service, Sunday School or small group setting. Here is an example of one where Randy talks about putting your time and resources towards “better” things. If you
Randy Alcorn on YouTube Read More
This past June, a talented tattooist/artist/parent traced and painted a labyrinth in the back play area of our school. The moment the first white chalk outline hit the pavement the kids were racing through the labyrinth – surprisingly all the in the same direction. After the colourful paint was
The Toronto Pan American Games will be taking place from July 10-26, 2015 and the Parapan American Games from August 7-14, 2015. Athletes from across Latin America, South America, the Caribbean and North America will be competing in 36 Pan Am and 15 Parapan Am sports. The official website:
