Today’s post is a devotional on John 20:19-23. This story takes place just after Jesus’ resurrection, and from it, we’ll learn four ways that Jesus equips us to take His gospel to the world. 19So when it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and when the doors were shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” 20And when…
In today’s post, we’ll explore the important distinction between saving and investing — two terms that, though often erroneously used interchangeably, must be treated in distinctly different ways on your path toward a thriving life. Be Prepared for the Unexpected Saving ought to be done first — and for a specific purpose. As we’ve discussed previously, one of the first milestones you need to hit as you pursue the thriving life is to save a…
When you decide to pursue success in an area of your life that needs improvement, you’ll face many large obstacles standing in your way. Perhaps the greatest challenge of any new journey on the path toward thriving is keeping your resolve when the results you want aren’t coming. Typically, the first few weeks of a new fitness regimen will be filled with excitement, enthusiasm, and passion. But by week 3, all you are is tired,…
What’s one thing that will produce dramatic results in your life, for good or for ill? Habits. Today, we’ll explore why habits are so powerful and what you can do to take advantage of an amazing source of power within your own life. Your Stomach Has Habits For our purposes, we’ll define a habit as something you do consistently, with little or no conscious effort or decision-making. One simple example that illustrates this point is a…
Several weeks ago, we shared the shocking news that yes, even TotalThriver members will one day face their mortality. Since death is one day closer today than it was yesterday, we highlighted the importance of getting good life insurance in place. Today, we’ll explore another aspect of financial planning related to caring for your loved ones after you are gone: estate planning. I’ll get to it tomorrow….. Though not always the most glamorous or delightful…
I’ve enjoyed many hiking and camping trips since I was a young child. Walking through the forest, listening to the sounds of wildlife and seeing the sun gleaming through the trees, I’ve had a chance to appreciate the beauty and creativity of our Father’s world. Occasionally, my hikes have become extended for a bit longer than I was planning on, due to an underestimation of how long a climb might take or a casual disregard for things…
Here at TotalThriver, we provide tools and resources to help you thrive in many aspects of your life. We’ve discussed how it’s very important to take care of your body through a challenging fitness regimen, and how this practice will bring positive effects to other aspects of your life as well. We’ve also explored various topics on managing your finances, in order to be a good steward of your resources. We’ve even provided ThriveWealthy, a…
Ask five of your friends if it’s important to have money saved for an emergency, and you’ll likely get five affermative answers. Now ask the same five friends if they have such an account, and you’ll probably get some resounding no’s. Yeah, what do they know?! We’ve all heard from financial experts over and over again how important it is to have an emergency fund. “Three to six months expenses in a savings account or a…
This post is third in a series of six articles on how fitness benefits many other areas of your life. So far, we’ve explored the dividends that a challenging fitness regimen will pay in your productivity and your disposition. In the previous post, we noted that the improved disposition that comes with a challenging fitness regimen can have a dramatic influence on your relationship with your spouse. If you’re single though, you might have felt…
Last week, we discussed the importance of including unusual but predictable expenses in your budget. Items on this list include things like car repairs, home improvements, large gifts, or vacations. By allocating a fixed amount each month, these big expenses don’t have to catch us off guard. For example, my wife and I set aside $60 each month for car repairs, which has been plenty for the minor repairs and maintenance that our vehicles have…