[…]you can’t afford that, you should probably reconsider investing in property. Have an emergency fund for unexpected large repairs. Don’t neglect property maintenance. If you let repairs accumulate, they will come due when you can least afford them. Bottom line: Unless you’re able to account for these losses over time, you could cumulatively lose thousands of dollars. MYTH #3: I should not pay any extra on my mortgage because I will make more in the market Would you rather have a paid off rental property earning you $1000 a month or unpredictable mutual funds? Many people assume that by investing […]
[…]West Point Plebe in 1960. Address by Colonel Alexander Shine, United States Army, Retired, at the USMA OCF spiritual commissioning ceremony, USMA, 29 May 2005. Adapted from the August 2006 COMMAND magazine […]
Field Staff: LTC Steve Kreh, USA (Ret). Email: USMA@ocfusa.org Multiple studies for cadets, staff and […]
[…]it’s the unofficial end of summer and its plethora of warm weather activities. One last picnic, trip to the beach, or pitched tent in the great outdoor before green leaves take on the rusted glow of autumn. And lest risking a fashion faux pas–no more white purse or slacks past September 5, either! Oregon was the first state legalizing a holiday in honor of workers, doing so in 1887. Seven years later Congress followed suit nationally by declaring the first Monday of each September a legal holiday in observance of Labor Day. And under God’s gracious and merciful providence–and borne […]
[…]or maybe even Greek! Study upholstering. Discover photography. Take a Bible course. Go on a trip! One time I packed up the kids, threw in our two cats, and took off. We visited grandparents and friends all over the eastern half of the United States, had a delightful time and put 4,000 miles on the car! Brush up on your sewing skills. Read–or even write–the Great American Novel. In short, do all those things you’ve been saying for years you would do if you only had the time! Above all, don’t stagnate. Remember–don’t just go through this separation, seek to […]
[…]the Corps of Cadets. Paul Stanley would soon be stationed by the Army at West Point as an Admissions Officer and became a spiritual mentor to Jon for his final year. Despite his many other activities and duties, Jon was very desirous of leading in this meaningful way–personal and corporate Christian maturity–a path he had followed faithfully since becoming a cadet and was not about to abandon now. In a very telling letter dated April 1969, to his older brother, Al, then serving in Vietnam, Jon weaves some powerful spiritual insights. Here are a few: “Spirit still working overtime here. […]
[…]on God’s glory, and sharing our spiritual journeys along the way. The highlights of the trip for me were the devotions and Bible studies around the campfire each night. The final day was just for fun and relaxation — if rafting down white water rapids can be called relaxing! The beauty was out-of-this-world, and the fresh water in our faces was invigorating. We got a great view of the Royal Gorge — from the bottom looking up. My RMH adventure was fun, exciting, and took place in stunningly beautiful scenery. But much more than that, it was a close-up encounter […]
