When it comes to getting ahead financially, it pays to have a trusted circle of advisers to lean on. For the past two weeks, I've shared the necessity of expanding your network of friends to include a few financial friends. These friends will help guide you to reach...
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If you're anything like me, then the chances are that you've had your fair share of struggles as a leader. These obstacles can be frustrating but in reality, aren't so much an issue to overcome rather than the everyday bumps in our careers and personal lives; this is what I write about on my blog.
Vital Connections: Financial Friends We All Need – Part 5
Last week I encouraged you to considered adding the following financial friends to your network: 1) A Personal Banker or Branch Manager; 2) Mortgage Broker, 3) A Fee-Based Financial Planner; and 4) An Insurance Agent. These are the financial friends you should have...
Vital Connections: Financial Friends We All Need – Part 4
Yesterday, I encouraged you to embrace the fact that YOU are the CEO of YOU, INC., and when it comes to your financial future, YOU ARE ON YOUR OWN. The goal of this series is to encourage you to expand your network of friends, and consider adding people with...
Vital Connections: Financial Friends We All Need – Part 3
When it comes to your financial future, here’s the deal: You’re on your own. Pensions are going the way of the parachute pants (remember the 80's). Social Security is looking more shaky by the day. Our healthcare system is being held together by duct tape. In...
Vital Connections: Financial Friends We All Need – Part 2
"When Black Enterprise unveiled its Declaration of Financial Empowerment nearly a decade ago, the idea was to create a program to help African Americans build wealth." The principles are solid and transcend race, gender, and ethnicity. If you desire to build wealth,...
Vital Connections: Financial Friends We All Need – Part 1
There is no such thing as a perfect friend. They are all human and everyone is alike in some sort of way. Be like me. Don't limit yourself to one set of friends. Be friends with everyone. According to Black Enterprise Magazine, "there are seven financial friends...
Christmas in August?
It is no secret to those who know me that I am a HUGE fan of technology - especially Bible software. It is also no secret that Logos has completely changed my mind on the necessity of Bible software as an aid in studying Scripture. Additionally, I am super excited...
The Church of Facebook
My generation experienced the election of the first African-American President, the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks, Desert Storm, Iraq War, historic government bailouts, the passing of healthcare reform, and the greatest economic downturn since The Great Depression. However,...
Sunday Night Reflections…
Today we talked about the real "Clean Up Woman" from Proverbs 31:10-31. I shared with our congregation how God's version of the Clean Up Women is a woman who's Clever and has Character, Confidence, and Compassion. I encouraged our women to pursue God's best version...
Summer Soul 4 Your Soul
This Summer's series, "Summer Soul 4 Your Soul" is HOT! Since I primarily preach by series, this Summer I encouraged our congregation join me and have fun. Normally, Summer attendance at most churches is sporadic at best. Honestly, this is not the case at Mars...
Bold Prayers: How to Pray With Confidence and Expectation
Imagine opening a door to a world where your prayers reach the heavens and return to you with answers and miracles beyond your wildest dreams. Bold Prayers: How to Pray with Confidence and Expectation is not merely a book; it's a journey into the heart of faith, where fears are conquered and dreams are realized. Through the pages of this transformative guide, you will learn to speak to the Divine and do so with a boldness that beckons remarkable changes in your life.

