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Give us, O God, the vision which can see Your love in the world in spite of human failure. Give us the faith to trust Your goodness in spite of our ignorance and weakness. Give us the knowledge that we may continue to pray with understanding hearts. And show us what each one of us…

Some of my favorite holiday gifts have been those received by daughter, Anjelica, when she was a little girl and would bring home handmade treasures she created at school. Each year at Christmas, I would dellght in opening her gifts carefully wrapped in colored tissue paper. Over the years I have a received: a large…

I have a confession. I am not a big fan of Christmas and have long wished we could celebrate the season differently.  Over the years, I have asked family and friends to save themselves the time and expense of gift giving and just spend time together over much food and revelry instead. And each time…

Today’s blog is dedicated to our readers in need help and support. Let us pray together for grace and aid to all those in need. Here’s some prayer requests from our Financial Prayer Circle. “To find a job and a house or an apartment. I have lost a lot but I am still thankful.” (read…

I lift these hands, dear God, to You, in praise and thanks for all you do. You light the path through all my days and bless me with your loving ways... I lift these hands dear God, to You, in troubled hours when joys are few. You bear me up on eagles'wings and see me…

Well, it’s official…the Holiday Season has arrived. And, if you’re like most people today, your Christmas budget just isn’t what it used to be. So, how do we manage financially and emotionally during the holidays, when things are tough financially? Here’s a few tips to help you beat the holiday blues: Tips to Reduce Holiday…

A large part of my work at the Money Coaching Institute is working with couples who have money issues. Financial conflict is common in many relationships and left unmanaged, can seriously fracture a marriage. And  unfortunately, money issues remain one of the most common causes of divorce today. In my experience, many relationships could be…

I recently attended an event at an amazing new homeless shelter in Marin called the Next Key, which is part of Homeward Bound of Marin in the Bay Area. They have created the most creative and innovative program I have ever seen — raising over one million dollars by creating an IPO (Immediate Public Offering)…

Creator hear us, for we are your children. Father we thank you for all that you have given us. We thank you for the lessons that you have taught us andfor the life that you have allowed us to lead. We thank you Mother Earth for your beauty and sustenance. We thank the masters of…

Did you know that practicing gratitude can actually improve your brain function and overall physical and emotional well-being? Well, it’s true.  Brain scans and research conducted by renown psychiatrist, Dr. Daniel Amen showed a significant improvement in brain function following the practice of gratitude. For years now, spiritual leaders and psychologists have claimed that a…

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