Author Archives: directimpact

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 →

Made the Surface Pro 3 purchase yesterday! I like the mobility of this solution and look forward to the change. There will be some bumps during the transition and I need to accept this as part of any move forward.

We have not received a lot of snow here in Fredericksburg, VA this year. Today we are expecting a big dose of the white stuff and the local school system has already shut down. The reaction is extreme, but I … Continue reading →

I will be leaving for Williamsburg on Saturday for the President’s Day Cup soccer tournament. The first game is at 8:00 AM and the temperature might hit 30 degrees. It will be even worse on Sunday. I question the wisdom … Continue reading →

Caring for others is really something that I can push under the rug if I don’t make it an active priority. Like most of us, I lean toward focusing on my own challenges on a daily basis. Every day I … Continue reading →