Author Archives: Dave & Mary Beth Clements

In “Building Cash Reserves,” Michael E. Batts writes, “A church that intends to maintain a healthy financial position cannot, by definition, do so without cash flow surpluses. Many church leaders express their desire to maintain healthy cash reserves and financial … Continue reading →

Mary Beth writes: “Make good choices” is a catch-phrase that you often hear, especially if you’re a parent helping your kids think about the cause and effect their actions create. So does this catch-phrase also work for adults? Today I … Continue reading →

Has anyone whose love you greatly valued ever popped your beautiful inner self-identity balloon and let all the air out? Perhaps a parent abused you (particularly a father), a spouse, who crushed your spirit to the point that you were … Continue reading →