By Kelly Carr We strive to choose topics for The Lookout to help you grow deeper, be challenged, and look at life from a different perspective. Not just you—we also benefit by working on the articles. This week’s theme of simplicity is no exception; it’s definitely a topic I need to hear. The concept is […]
By Christine Venzon When it comes to financial planning, I would love to see my assets in the toilet. The composting toilet, to be specific. Maybe I should explain. Like most people, I try to squirrel away something for my future. Even now my savings are quietly earning interest in a brokerage account and similar […]
By David Faust Last summer my wife, Candy, and I vacationed at Yellowstone National Park, which serves as a showcase for God’s creative genius. Majestic mountains, roaring waterfalls, multicolored wildflowers, breathtaking canyons, and grazing herds of bison and elk surrounded us. We arranged our schedule so we could watch the Old Faithful geyser erupt three […]
By Melissa Wuske Cross-Country Ride for Homelessness Spencer Nee rode from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Brooklyn Bridge on his bike. In doing so, he raised $100,000 to fight against homelessness—which affects 3.5 million people, including 1.3 million children. The drive behind Nee’s Bridge to Bridge campaign and his choice of charity, Providence Network […]
By Simon Presland “Count it down!” “Three, two, one . . . we’re debt free! Freeeedoooom!” If you’re familiar with The Dave Ramsey Show, America’s favorite financial talk show, and the third most listened to radio show in the U.S., you recognize when you hear that famous scream that Dave has just interviewed an individual […]
