As summer is just around the corner, are you thinking about that next purchase to make summertime even more fun? Are your thoughts more of a want than a need? Maybe it is time to answer a few more questions … Read More
“The best time to buy a home is always five years ago.”Ray Brown With what is happening with home prices in Texas and around the nation, mortgage interest rates and property tax values climbing, Ray Brown’s quote is a definite … Read More
For most of us, recordkeeping is one of the least liked chores, no matter how important and necessary. Many of us just don’t believe we have the time or personality to be involved in the recordkeeping side of life. For … Read More
Ever wonder where April Fools’ Day got started? Well, according to the History Channel, some historians say it dates to 1582. That’s the year when “…France switched from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar, as called for by the … Read More
How do you see your current job? Is it a Love it or Want to Leave it tug-of-war? For those who love your job, ask yourself “What one significant contribution has my job benefited my life?” Be as specific as … Read More
For this month’s lifeskill, Career/Money Management, the following words by Martin Luther King, Jr. offer us a clear mantle for living our core values both professionally and personally. You will then be a better doctor, better lawyer, better teacher, better … Read More
As time “tick-tocks” away, have you discovered creative and courageous ways to live a more positive day with your thoughts, words, and actions? How about hopefully being one of the many who will bring a greater hope and redemptive future … Read More
When you hear your alarm go off in the morning, what is your first thought for the day? Are you ready to get up and grab the day with zest? For this month’s lifeskill, Time Management, let’s see how time … Read More
When it comes to this month’s lifeskill, Relationships & Core Values, look around you. How does your family, community, even systems, and institutions support your core values? As with all families and communities, we share in the challenges of getting … Read More
I am beginning an amazing 17th year writing my From the Heart, Lifeskills for Today byline! My hope for all readers rests in believing the articles written over the years have been helpful and rewarding for each one. Feel free … Read More