GoodAdvice4Life

Money! Money! We all need it, want more of it, and can manage it better.  What is it? Clearly, it's money.  Is it really the root of evil today, as some claim? Absolutely not ! This common misconception of money as evil is cleared up by going to the source .  (1  Timothy 6:10 )  “ For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows."   However, we are equally admonished for not providing for our loved ones. (1 Timothy 5:8 )    “But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.”   The Bible clearly calls for us all to be good financial stewards . (Proverbs 13:16)  “A wise man thinks ahead; a fool doesn’t, and even brags about it!” (Proverbs 21:5)  “The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.” (Proverbs...

The Gift You Must Give Yourself!  'Tis the Season to give, love, count our blessings, wish, and dream of Peace.  It is also a time for assessing the year, perhaps you had to account for your work contributions in an annual performance review.  Maybe you have been reflecting on everything you accomplished, or meant to - oops!  I want you to give yourself the gift of letting go.  It's the perfect time to reflect on what is working for you in life and in relationships.  Who is adding joy and love, and who is draining you? What is adding value to your life and what needs to go. Time for the gift you must give yourself: Let it go! (Sorry parents, I know this  song will be stuck in your head!) Not sure where to start? Feeling overwhelmed or exhausted? I got you! Step One: Write down a list of everything you cannot control (this includes people and their perceptions/opinions).  Let go of other people's expectations, of unrealistic expectations, and of t...