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1. The name Michael means, “Who is like God.” In the Bible he is called “one of the chief princes” (Daniel 10:13) and “the great prince” (Daniel 12:1). 2. Michael is usually depicted with a sword or carrying the scales of justice. Renaissance paintings show him in armor. These symbolize his strength, courage, truth and […]
Have you ever had a dog that constantly tests you? A dog that will look at you when you give it a command with an expression that says, “What’s in it for me?” One who will obey for a while, then slip away or adjust his command to fit his needs? I call this type […]
Although various localities have specific mechanisms, almost all have a process for appealing or aggrieving property taxes. In most cases, you can do this yourself, or you can hire someone else (or a company) to do it for you. Why would anyone worry about their real estate taxes? One reason could be that most of […]
Is my credit score very important when a bank determines my loan? YES, your credit score is very important in today’s tough credit market. Banks will use your credit score as a handy tool to assess how much risk is involved in lending to a potential borrower. The higher the likely borrower’s score, the lower […]
I have a confession to make… I struggle with time management. There, I said it, and it feels better. Now, I know this will surprise you if you read this blog, because I teach time management and I have a really great program to track your time and calendar. It works if you work it. […]
Many authors will create a website, list their book on it, and never make any changes to their website again. But that’s like opening a store and not advertising or even putting up an “OPEN” sign. People won’t find your website if it’s stagnant because the search engines that determine which websites get the best […]
When you start looking to invest in hunting property, specifically for a duck club, what are some of the key property features you should focus on to create that waterfowl prime spot? Ducks are creatures of habit AND habitat! American Land Company has put together the following tips and questions to ask when looking for […]
While the words “guilt” and “shame” are often used interchangeably when describing our response to a transgression, psychologists define them differently. Guilt and shame are what are called “self-conscious emotions”… although, as we will see later, they are not always as fully conscious in their manifestations as we might think. Shame In the experience of […]
I never realized how much fun losing weight could be until I started using them. I confess that during the winter months I tend to go “Bear”; In other words, I usually like to sleep a lot and just act lazy. The summer months, on the other hand, are quite different. I will take long […]
Even with home marketing as bad as it is, turning homeowners for sale (FSBOs or also known as “fizzbos”) into referral sources is still an effective marketing strategy. Don’t make the mistake of thinking you’re just looking for an opportunity to help that fizzbo get a purchase loan for his new home. The real goal […]