Aug 17th

hold-up experienced....

By Jovylyn Digno
(Sunday, August 15, 2010) Galing ako sa Libertad Pasay nun kase may one to one session ako sa participant namin sa Christian Life Program ng Singles for Christ, past 10 pm  na kame natapos... e wala ng LRT,  kaya nagjeep na lang ako. Yung kameet ko that night taga-dun lang kaya wala na ako kasabay umuwi maliban sa mga kapwa ko pasahero.. Puno naman yung sinakyan kong jeep byaheng monumento. So kampante ako na safe hanggang makarating ng quirino... Tapos pagdating namin ng buendia, ayun, may sumakay na mga lalaki, nakatungo nga lang ako, pagtunghay ko nagulat ako sa kaharap ko sabi ko " bakit may hawak na kutsilyo to?".. Naisip ko pa nga baliw, ang ikinakatakot ko baka manghostage sa loob ng jeep at ako ang gawing object, kalawangin pa naman ang kutsilyo. Tapos ayun nagdeclare na ng hold-up. Hiningi ang mga cellphones at wallet ng  mga pasahero, tapos ako binigay ko agad ang coin purse na dala ko pati yung isa kong cp na issue ng company na post-paid (pede naman kase ipacut agad yun).., akala ko  nga nakaligtas na yung personal na cellphone ko (binabayaran ko pa kase yun sa credit card :)... tapos nung pababa na sila (3 yung hold-upper na umakyat hindi ko alam kung may mga nakasabit pa) sabi nung isa na malapit sa istribo, kunin daw ang bag ko. Imagine, bag ko talaga ang ipinakuha (tumingin nga ako sa salamin pagkadating ko sa bahay para tingnan kung mukha ba akong mayaman.. hehehe)... Dun na ako nagsisigaw, sabi ko binigay ko na nga cp at wallet ko bakit kukunin pa ang bag ko.. Sabi saken ng mga hold-upper wag kang maingay babanatan kita. tapos sabi nga ng mga kapwa ko pasahero ibigay ko na lang. E di yun, as in kahit piso walang natira saken. Kinapalan ko na talaga ang mukha ko na manghingi ng pamasahe sa kasakay ko. Buti na lang may natira pa sa kanila, may nagbigay saken ng 20 pesos (thanks kuya..), yung isang babaeng katabi ko binibigyan pa rin ako.. hindi ko na syempre tinanggap kase 7  lang naman mula quirino to san andres eh..

Buti na lang that time hindi ko dala ang wallet at mga IDs ko.. Kaya thankful pa rin talaga ako kay Lord. Imagine kakagaling ko lang nun sa prayer meeting diba?..  Sabi ko nga ganun talaga si Satan, ayaw nya na napapalapit tayo kay God.. Pero sorry sya kase kahit anong gawin nya I will still hold on to the promises of our Almighty God.

Alam ko na kayang kaya ni Lord palitan ang lahat ng nawala saken... Thanks sa prayers ng mga ka-SFC, housemates, friends and relatives ko.. ok na ako ngayon.. Medyo takot pa rin.. kase naman that was my first time, (at hopefully first and last na) but as long as  I believe that God is always there to guide and protect His children, hindi na ako mapapahamak. Ang mahalaga hindi kame sinaktan.. I do believe na lahat ng mga nawala saken ay ibabalik ni Lord siksik, liglig at umaapaw..

May God be praised.. :)
May 25th

GOD LOOKS FOR CLAY

By erika alfon
GOD looks for CLAY....

CLAY does'nt mold or shape itself, instead it is molded according to its master's will.
Be a CLAY, and let God shape you as what he plans for you to be.
Apr 27th

Thank You Lord Jesus (Happy birthday dearest cousins)!

By Kristina Godinez
Heavenly Father, I thank you for the gifts you have showered upon me and I will celebrate each one. They are miracles, each one of them,  and I will forever be grateful.

I am grateful for your boundless LOVE for me, for the gift of salvation, guidance and direction, for enlightenment, for my loving and super patient family, my uncle and aunt who are always there for me, for my dearest cousins, who are celebrating their birthdays today (please give them extra blessings, Lord God), for my grandma and uncle who keep me company, for my precious bunch of friends who are always there for me, for my present work which I thoroughly enjoy, for the file that I finished today for which I am so happy and grateful, for my chiefs and co-workers who inspire me to always do better, for the files that I have finished and for those that I have yet to finish, for the inspiring words You've sent my way, for Your Light and Presence, which never fades, for the presence of the Blessed Virgin, Your mother and ours who is always there protect me, for Your instruments who never cease to amaze me, for all the Blessings and Graces that you pour out upon me, day after day, for the trials and minor aches and pains, for bringing me out of the dark and pulling me back when I tend to wander off the right path, for the gifts of faith, hope, love, joy, peace, and the gifts of the Holy Spirit, thank You so much Lord Jesus for healing my wounded soul and broken spirit, for melting my hardened heart, for the tears and emotions that You have released. I praise you Lord Jesus and I thank You. May your Love reign in my heart, in my family and in those who seek you and those who have turned away. Thank you Lord Jesus for wiping away my tears and my confusion. Thank you for simply being there, guiding me, calling me, healing me constantly. Your presence is precious Lord Jesus. May you always be with us Lord God, now and always. This I ask, in Jesus' name. Amen.
Apr 18th

My weekly time with God

By Kristina Godinez
My weekly time with God

THANK YOU LIST
Things to be grateful for from the past week

I am grateful for Your Love Lord, for my family and friends, my team mates and leaders.
I am grateful for your presence in my life, for calling me back to you, and never leaving my side in spite of my sinful nature and imperfections, for sending so many angels my way, your instruments.
I am grateful for the Blessed Virgin, I am grateful to Mama Mary, for leading me back to you.
I am grateful that when my load is heavy, You are there to comfort me, and my family and friends are there to lead me back to you.
I am grateful for the gifts of the Holy Spirit, for Your forgiveness, for the gift of life and love.
Thank you Lord Jesus for being my provider, my source, my guide, my goal, my life, my life.

SPECIAL NEEDS
Things to ask God for in the coming week
Lord, please strengthen my Faith, let my Hope grow, let Love blossom, let your Grace enfold me, let your Mercy rain down upon me, let your Patience rule me, let your Confidence overflow within me, let Courage grow within me, let Wisdom flow like a river, let Your Enlightenment guide my steps. Let the gifts of the Spirit surround me. If it be Your will, Lord, please heal me, my family and everyone who needs You. Please touch our hearts and by the power of Your Love, bring us near to you. Erase my doubts O Lord, cleanse me, and teach me to be humble always, so that I may always do what is right, and follow you all the days of my life. Please lead me towards the right path and teach me how to serve you. Please guide my steps O Lord God, that I may sow seeds of love. May Your will be done. Lead me Lord. This I ask in Jesus' name. Amen.

HIDDEN TREASURE
Most important word God told me this week
This tops the list: PATIENCE
The rest, are just as important: LOVE, PEACE, MERCY, GRACE, FAITH, HOPE, LOVE, HEALING, HUMILITY.

I surrender to your Holy will Lord God. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you Lord, in Jesus' name. Forever, I will praise you Lord. In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Apr 4th

My Gratitude List for today

By Kristina Godinez
Wow! It's been a while since I've written down the things that I'm grateful for. I'm not sure why but I've been avoiding it for weeks now. Call it laziness or spending time on less important stuff or being too preoccupied with work but I think it all boils down to two things -- fear and slight discouragement. I know that probably doesn't make much sense but those two combined can be quite volatile. All I know is that I need to get back into the habit of writing down the things that I'm thankful for because it adds more meaning to my daily life. It's like a daily habit that I need to cultivate because it helps remind me that no matter how bad things go, no matter how awful I feel, no matter how things appear, God always provides. And so, I'm back, stronger and more upbeat! At least, I hope so. lol.

Today is extra special coz it's Easter Sunday so I need to give an extra shout out!

Thank you Heavenly Father for sending our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to save us! Thank you Lord Jesus for coming here on earth and making the ultimate sacrifice -- dying on the Cross to save sinners like me! Thank you for sending the Holy Spirit to strengthen and cleanse us on a daily basis! Thank you Lord Jesus for being our constant pillar, our inspiration, especially when our crosses get heavy! Thank you for being the best role model, for setting the best example, for lifting up our weary hearts and spirits, for never letting go, no matter how far away we run from you, for being our Good Shepherd! I love you Lord Jesus and I always will! Please forgive my sins and iniquities! Blessed be your name now and forever! Amen.

Thank you God for the gifts of life and love, the gift of salvation, which we celebrate today. Thank you for the gifts of loving family and friends who not only understand but bear our crosses with us. Thank you God for being our center. May your love reign in our hearts always and forever.

Thank you God for inspiring us to move mountains. Thank you for sending your instruments to guide us. Please use me Lord Jesus to build God's kingdom here on earth. Thank you for erasing the confusion and the doubt and for standing by me while I was struggling with those doubts. Thank you Jesus for never giving up on me no matter how bad things got, no matter how much I rebelled, no matter how much I fought, You prevailed Lord Jesus. And now, I'm sure that you always will. Thank you Jesus, Amen.

As I start this new week, may you remain as my center, may you continue to light my path, may you continue to guide my steps and lead me closer to you, our source, guide and goal. Please cleanse me Lord Jesus, through the power of your Holy Spirit, and help me renounce the things that are blocking your grace from enveloping my heart, my mind and my soul. Teach me to serve you in every way I can and please give me the wisdom, enlightenment and discernment so that every opportunity will be used for the benefit of our Holy Church, and even stumbling blocks will become opportunities for me to put you first Lord Jesus. Once again, Lord Jesus, I surrender to your Holy will, I deny myself, I will carry my cross and follow you Lord Jesus. Please walk with me always, this I ask in Jesus' name. Amen.
Mar 4th

Man in the Mirror - Can Faith and Money Mix Series

By Allen Espejo
Is there anybody here who doesn’t know Michael Jackson? 

For the benefit of older generation, like my dad (am I going to be in trouble here?), he was Elvis Presley of their time.  

I’m not going to talk about the media buzz that are being said about him or his humanitarian works where he supported 39 charity organizations (Reference: 2000 edition of the Guinness Book Of World Records - "Most Charities Supported By a Pop Star").

I just want to borrow a line from his song entitled “Man in the Mirror.”

How is this related with Faith and Money? 

Our site’s subtitle is, “Handling your finances with a faith perspective.”

To achieve this, we have to use our faith to discipline ourselves on how we handle our money.

We have to have faith in our self, faith in others and most of all, faith in God. This kind of faith, reinforced by love can achieve this kind of discipline.  

If we do not have discipline, we are lacking in self-control.

Handling your finances without self-control is chaos!

The scripture says that we have to love what is good; we have to be self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined. (Titus 1:8)

To know what is good, goodness should be found within us.  If there are things that prevent us in bringing out the goodness within us, then we need to evaluate ourselves and find the areas in our lives that prevent us in doing these good things.  

We need to have full control over our weakness so we can attain the discipline that we want to achieve.

It’s unfortunate that most of us do the opposite. 

Instead of controlling our weaknesses, we look for the weaknesses of others and we try to control them.  We tell others to change but we do not take the initiative to change within.

I have to admit that I mastered this skill!   

I tried to make the world around me a better place by telling other people to change.  Unfortunately, they could not see the changes in me so guess what happened?  Many of them turned from bad to worse! 

The scripture says “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye.” Luke 6:41

My favorite part of the song “Man in the Mirror” is - ”If you wanna make the world a better place, take a look at yourself and then make a change.”

If we want to see changes in our world, the first step is to start fixing the problem within our self.  The problem is, we try to fix the world from the outside.  

It’s so easy to point our fingers to others.  There are times when my wife will to say to me, “it’s all your fault!”  Then I would reply back, “Well, look who’s talking!”  Then we argue.

(I have to confess that once in a while I still find myself guilty of this weakness.  I’m a work in progress. Please pray for me on this.)

There are instances where you think that you are trying to help others but in the end, people would blame you for the wrong reasons.  

Whether they are right or wrong, it wouldn’t hurt if we stop and reflect a bit and ask ourselves, “What made them say that?”  

Sometimes the answer is obvious.  Unfortunately, our first reaction is to put up our defenses and we retaliate back.  

We are so focused on the mistakes of others that we missed the opportunity to look deeper into ourselves and ask – is it me?

Our biggest enemy is our own self.  We tend to justify ourselves because we favor our self.  We are right, they are wrong.

Another problem is, we limit the love we give.  We share our love only up to a certain level.  If it reaches that point, we expect something in return before moving further or worst we stop giving love.

We cannot forgive, we cannot accept our mistake and we cannot change, because within our self, they are wrong.

We need to have an inside look.  We need to look at the man in the mirror.  

What is the reason why I am like this?

The significance of looking at the man in mirror is measured by its helpfulness in moving us towards greater love.

When we are able to see our weaknesses, it is easier for us to love.

The same goes with our finances.  We often ask, why don’t I have money?  

We justify ourselves that we need the things we buy?  The question is, do we really need it or do we just want it?

We need to take a look at our self on how we spend our money and change it. Buy objectively. Learn to identify your needs versus wants.

Find these weaknesses and fix it.

In my case, when I started to look deeper into myself, I found out these weaknesses.

 1.)  I am the Expert Blamer
2.)  I am right, you are wrong.
3.)  I know everything. 
4.)  I love to procrastinate.
5.)  I choose the wrong friends. 
6.)  I fail to simplify my life.   

After identifying my weaknesses, I became more aware when these weaknesses creep in.  

In my next blog, I will share you how I manage these weaknesses.

How about you my friend?  

How do you see the man in the mirror?

Do you find any weakness that you need to change?  

God is Great!
 
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Feb 24th

Thank You Lord Jesus!

By Kristina Godinez
Ok. So I'm still sick and feeling quite blue today. Bad and very dry cough, headache's getting better, cold is almost gone so yay! Praise the Lord! Been crying out Jesus' name all day, my family must think I've gone bonkers or something but hey, twas worth it. I'm so glad things are settling down a bit. My first day at my new full-time job was quite a success, even though I must've had the flu yesterday. Today was even better coz we got to work on our own and dig into google for research. Not really nerve-wracking, just a bit overwhelming as we had to go through a truckload of information. No complaints here, just reviewing the past couple of days.

I have a whole lot to be grateful for today but I'll try to squeeze it into a few paragraphs coz I still need to rest. I need to take some time out to thank Jesus for guiding me today.

First, I am grateful for the gifts of life and love, family and friends, most of all for God's immeasurable love for all of us. Life's a rollercoaster and sometimes the lows can get me down but I'm not giving up! The highs are worth it so it's only right to give thanks and praise where they are due. Thank you Jesus! Praise you Jesus!

Second, I thank God for curing some of my ailments. It's not easy working while you're under the weather but I'm grateful cuz at least my runny nose is dry now and even though the cough and headache are still there, praise Jesus for giving me kind mentors and co-workers. So this is a double thank you -- for the healing and for the nice people who I've been working with all day. Thank you God for the early break too! :)

Third, I am thankful for the messages from friends and for the daily Gospel which brightens my day. I read it a bit too late but still applicable. I am also grateful for the chance to relax after work and have a snack that's filling and tasty. And I am grateful for everything else in between.

Yes, the confusion remains (along with the cough and headache) but I'm sure that tomorrow will dawn bright and beautiful. Way sapot ron so yehey! Hihihi. Thank You Jesus! Praise You Jesus! Amen.
Feb 23rd

Thank You Lord Jesus!

By Kristina Godinez
This is going to be short cuz honestly, I'm kind of feeling under the weather right now. Migraine, cold, cough, sore throat, my body is trying to tell me something... slow down, I guess. Must be stress-related or something. Sigh!

Oh well, now that I'm done complaining, I'm determined to jot down the heaven-sent gifts for which I am truly grateful.

First, just reading my blog post from yesterday, I am reminded of God's indescribable love! No matter how down and out or out of sorts I feel today, I know that God is still there all around me. That alone is worthy of a whole page but since I'm sick and all, please pardon me if I stick to just a few sentences.

Second, I am grateful for yet another day added to my life and my loved ones' life as well. I'd like to insert a small prayer too. Lord Jesus, please guide my Uncle's journey. May he travel in still waters and come home happy and may his trip be safe all the way.

Third, I am grateful for new opportunities and yet another chance to challenge myself and the gifts God has given me. Honestly, I am quite aware that this was not his plan for me originally and I know that my disobedience has a price that's why I'm going to stop complaining about my ailments. God will heal me, and that is enough for me.

Fourth, I am thankful for all the gifts God has showered me. I know I am blessed and this sadness is passing. I believe that God has a great plan for me so no matter what happens, I am secure in the knowledge that I have already surrendered to Jesus and will do so every single day of my life. Yet another prayer... Lord Jesus, I am ready to deny myself and take up my cross. I will follow you Lord Jesus, my God, my Savior, and nothing will ever change that. Thank you Lord Jesus for your love and your guidance. I know you are with me every single day and I will worship you every single day of my life. I love you Lord Jesus. Thank you Jesus! Amen.

Fifth, thank you Lord Jesus for surrounding me with loving family and loyal friends who have stood by me in spite of everything that has happened. I am forever grateful. Praise you Jesus! Thank you Jesus! Amen.

Feb 16th

What if God does not provide?

By Allen Espejo

Have you ever been in a situation where you keep on praying for something but God never seem to listen to your prayer?  

What would you feel if you woke up one morning only to realize that you no longer have friends, you no longer have a job or a business and your flat broke?

Would you blame God for not answering your prayer? 

When God does not provide for our needs, does it mean that he had abandoned us? 

First of all, we need to understand that God gives us blessings and not curses.  

Let me share you my personal experience.  

Okay, I know this will be boring since I will be talking about my life experience.  I promise to keep it short – 15 pages only (just kidding).  I’m sure you don’t want to turn down a friend who recommended you to read my blogs who is probably my relative, so, here it goes …

In 1996, I use to be a part of a group who runs a premier nightclub operation located along the world famous Manila Bay sunset strip.  The place was a haven to very rich people and tourists.  Our club slogan was “hall of the gods and the goddesses.”  I was one of the gods. 

I will not disclose the details on how we run the business – it’s censored.  18 months later, due to mismanagement and more, we have to shut down the operation.

During those 18 months, although I knew my life was going towards the wrong direction - my troubled relationship with my wife; being acquainted with the wrong people and wrong business, I did not know when to stop - correction please – I did not want to stop doing the wrong things!  

After everything has been taken away, I could not understand why all my hard work and efforts ended up nowhere. I could not accept the fact that I have failed. As far as I knew, I did everything I can to be successful in life and to make things work.  We were running a legitimate establishment, we employ people, and we provide entertainment – what’s wrong with that?

I blamed everyone including God as if He had something to do with my failure - “God, its unfair!  Why did you allow this to happen to me? Why did you abandon me?  You said that you are with me all the way!  Where is the Great Provider?” 

God took away the things that are not for me.  I lost everything because I was not functioning based on my intended purpose in life – to be His good steward.  I was my own god.  

I had “temporary” financial abundance and plenty of artificial friends.  There were times where I would have lots of money before the night begins and I would boast my “big shot” image then end up broke in the morning (yes, I did that and more).  I did not have the discipline to handle money. A discipline that was impossible to have because I was engaging in a business that is morally against my beliefs.  I became broke because I was selfish, irresponsible and financially illiterate.

I have learned my lessons in life the hard way.  I am just so fortunate to be blessed to have a family who stood behind me all the way. Through them, I learned to pause and reflect and doing the things that I never thought I would be doing – to call on to God for help.  

Today, when my wife and I want to do something or decide on something, especially if it is a major decision, we would pause, pray and reflect. We would write down our dreams and plans then we pray for discernment before we put them into action. 

In our spiritual journey, we have used the following questions to help us discern if our dream is aligned to God’s plans for us.  If we feel that we are struggling on something while implementing our plans, we stop and reflect then we go back to reflect on these questions again.  If our answer to any one of the four questions is “No,” we stop and redo our plans.

These are the questions that we ask ourselves:

First question, am I asking based on His will?  “Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” Matthew (6:10)

In my case, running a nightclub is definitely not His will.  

From then on, any business I choose, it has to be in accordance primarily with the word of God through the scriptures, my faith, moral beliefs, values and expectations.

I made sure that I do not use my time and money on the things that do not correspond to my expectations.  I expect to put my money towards a system that is in line with my beliefs – “Your will be done.”

There are three questions to answer to know if “Your will be done” is followed before you move to the next question:

  1. Will this glorify God or will this glorify you?
  2. Will this give more praises to God or you just want people to praise you?
  3. Will this give me more time to serve God or will this give you more time to serve you? (By the way, serving God is not limited to serving your church alone.  Don't limit yourself in serving God in a single place or a single area in your life. A good place to start is within your family.)
If your answer is "no" to any one of these questions, don’t bother yourself moving on to the next question.  But if all your answers are "yes", then...

Second, do I maintain a good relationship with God? “If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish for, and it will be done for you.” (John 15:7). 

If your running a business that involves prostitution, you definitely do not have a good relationship with God. 

I’m not saying that prostitutes are damned to go to hell. Of course not!  I can name several prostitutes who are heroes in the bible.   What I’m saying is that I will not be investing anymore in the type of business that runs prostitution.  I’ve been in that business before and that experience is a lesson that I can never forget for the rest of my life.

Having a good relationship is with God essential to make sure that whatever you wish, it will be done for you.

If you have a good relationship with the Lord, then...

Third, am I using the authority given to me when I'm saying my prayers? “Whatever you ask in My name, that will I do.” (John 14:13). 

Many of us underestimate the power of using this authority – “In Jesus name.”  I have heard several Christians use this phrase as an expression.  Remember, do not use God’s name in vain.

Let me share you an example on how powerful it is to use one’s name.  

My “kumpare” (godfather of my son) works for a recruitment agency for shipping companies back in the Philippines.  If you know someone who works in a cruise ship owned by “Princess Cruises”, they probably know my friend. 

Anyway, whenever someone comes to me for help to back him or her up to my friend, I would write on a sheet of paper (there was even a time when I wrote a note on a cigarette box) and say “kumpare, please help so and so on his application” and I would sign at the bottom and he would bring that note to him.

Here’s the thing, when that person goes to meet my friend, he would skip a big line up of applicants and he would be entertained directly and immediately by my friend as if he was holding a VIP pass.

He was entertained immediately not because he had good credentials or he was good looking or he was somebody else.  He received immediate attention because he used my name when he went to my friend.

We have to remember, when we ask something in prayer and say “In Jesus Name”, we are actually using our VIP pass to be entertained immediately by God the Father.

Now, you know that your plans are based on His will for you  and because you have a good relationship with the Lord, you have the liberty to use His name in your prayers, then...

Fourth, did I have the faith to believe that I am going to receive what I prayed for? “Therefore I say to you, all things for which you pray and ask, believe that you have received them, and they will be granted you.” (Mark 11:24)

When you pray, don’t doubt but rather expect.

I have questioned this verse from the scriptures when I was new in our community. I asked my fellow brothers and sisters – isn’t it crazy that we would act like we already have something but we don’t?  Wouldn’t it give you more frustration if you acted like you had something but in the end, it will never be yours?

Here is a tip, to avoid being frustrated, don’t act as you received that something if your answer to any of the first three questions is “No.”

If your answer to the first three questions is yes, then there’s no reason for you not to expect an answer – in his time.  

Let me share you one more story before I end this blog.

Two years before having a Canadian visa, after submitting our application, we were already saying our goodbyes to friends and fellow community members.

Take note, when we submitted our application, this was the time when my wife and I have no permanent job and both of us have no business income.  We have no proof of income based on our income tax returns.  Our chance to be granted a visa based on our credentials is a high 10%.

Within those two years of waiting, many people keep on asking this question, when will we leave for Canada?  We would just answer,  “soon, very soon.”

It never crossed our minds that we will be denied of a visa. What we know is, to all of the four questions, our answer was a resounding yes!

And behold, we are now living in this beautiful country for the last 8 years (at the heart of 2010 Winter Olympics venue) proclaiming to the world how good our God is!  

Amen!

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