Letting God “Increase” Our Time
by Kurtis Eby Have you ever thought about how time tends to be experienced uniquely, varying by individual? A child perceives time standing still while on a road trip, but an artist caught in their work blinks, and hours have passed. Though our interactions with time vary significantly, time is uniform at its core. 1 […]
Year of Increase – Creating a Vision for our Resources
by Ron Bare Have you ever met a visionary? Maybe you’re one yourself. I’m talking about that person who seems to have endless ideas, always sees the big picture, and is always trying to fit 100 pounds into a 50-pound bag. Though our visionary friends do have some drawbacks, I’m convinced they bring something to […]
5 Key Principles to Help Maximize Impact
By Ron Bare Many of you share our passion for maximizing our impact on this earth by using the gifts and resources that God has entrusted to us. Why do we choose to do this? For His glory, so that we can play a part in accomplishing His purpose and plans! Whether you’re ready or […]
Leaving a Family Legacy of Generosity
by Ron Bare My parents taught me to be generous. Throughout my childhood they instilled many values, both in speech and in action – but it was the “action” values that really remained. I don’t remember whether our house was always clean or whether my mom’s meals were always perfectly cooked. But I do remember […]
Implementing Faithful Living with Intentionality
by Ron Bare It’s easy to talk the talk. But when it comes to walking the walk, that’s a little more difficult, isn’t it? We’ve all seen this in action. This is why it’s easy to say that we will be more mindful of our budget, but when we start to smell that coffee, the […]
Focusing on Faithfulness in 2024
by Ron Bare I learned all about hard work growing up on a farm. I understood that the small,unglamorous jobs had to be done. Yet this didn’t make my first job off the farm much easier. Iwas working at a local lumber yard, and my job was to catch wood as it came through thesaw. […]
My Top 20 Investing Principles
by Ron Bare What could your future look like if you invested well? How could you bless your families, coworkers, or community? Over the years, I have gathered 20 principles that guide our investment strategy, and I’d love to share them with you! These principles can’t promise a life of perfection and wealth. But they […]
Formula for IMPACT – part two
by Ron Bare Alan and Katherine Barnhart gave away their company. They had spent years working on building a strong company and growing their sales but gave it all away in the end. “God is not impressed with the commas and zeroes,” Alan said. “We’re not giving away anything that God hasn’t given us.” They […]
Formula for IMPACT – part one
by Ron Bare Regret stings. It leaves a bitter taste in your mouth. You say something to your spouse that you really didn’t mean, you make a choice you wish you hadn’t, or maybe you let fear stand in the way of what could’ve been a life-changing opportunity. I believe each of us want to […]
Life on Purpose
by Ron Bare We all want the things we do to have purpose. As a kid, we want to have purpose in the sports we play – why do we play? How do we win? That kid turns into a teenager who wants to have purpose in their future – how do I get where […]