Author Archives: directimpact

March has arrived and I am hearing all the rumblings about spring activities. Spring training, March Madness, Easter, Spring Break, Spring Forward and lawn mower maintenance. All this spring chatter and we have a snow storm coming in tomorrow. Weather … Continue reading →

Excited to start on the NAB project this morning. Schools are closed again today due to fog in the air. Are we getting to soft? I just hope my kids don’t look for any excuse to avoid work and school.

My niece experienced kidney failure last night and everything went on pause. She is at Johns Hopkins this morning and will get the care she needs to overcome the virus that has inflicted her body. This type of event really … Continue reading →

The snow is gently falling in Fredericksburg this morning. We will probably end up with 3 to 4 inches. I was still able to get out early and go to the gym. God has instilled in me a sense of … Continue reading →

Doing my best to focus my heart on the needs of others. This will help me in my Christian walk and keep me from being selfish.

Just started reading a book about a young lady with MS who received some practical advice about fighting her illness. The advice in a nutshell is “To take your mind off yourself, start looking to give.” Stay tuned for my … Continue reading →

I finally was able to stick to my giving plan yesterday. Going into the year I resolved to give 10% of my revenue- right off the top. Well as the checks got bigger, I started to question the plan. Nonetheless, … Continue reading →

I have been going back and forth with BofA about eliminating my 4.50 monthly maintenance fee on my Health Savings Account. Keep in mind, I have 3 checking accounts, a savings account, mortgage, 2 credit cards and investment accounts. It … Continue reading →

Listened to a great sermon by Dick Foth at National Theatre Church. He gave an example of being focused on loving others when entering a room. Instead of coming into a room with an attitude of “Here I Am!” try … Continue reading →

My wife has come down with what everybody else seems to have in the community- running nose, sore throat, fatigue etc. She was going to go to the doctor, but I became defensive and told her to let the virus … Continue reading →