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Anchored in Hope (Part 4): Prepare & Persevere

By Courtney Dent • April 08, 2026 • 0 Comments
Anchored in Hope (Part 4): Prepare & Persevere

Prepare to Suffer. Persevere in Love.

Have you ever misjudged something by its exterior—a book, a house, a gift—only to discover you were wrong once you saw inside? That realization changes how we see the whole thing, doesn't it?

We often misjudge people the same way. While outward

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Cornerstone,Impact,1 & 2 Peter

A Wild Ride - MMM v7-14

By Jeff Hybiak, CFA • April 06, 2026 • 0 Comments
A Wild Ride - MMM v7-14

The wild ride for the markets continued last week as once again the idea the US-Israel Was with Iran is thought to be near its end. Whether or not that comes to fruition is anybody's guess. More importantly, what happens with oil supply and thus energy prices is far more

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Musings,Economic Update

Only getting nosier - Spring 2026 Newsletter

By Jeff Hybiak, CFA • April 01, 2026 • 0 Comments
Only getting nosier - Spring 2026 Newsletter

Writing a quarterly newsletter to summarize the past 3 months and look ahead at the next 3 months is never easy. It is especially difficult when you have as much happening as we do right now. Based on the market performance in the 1st quarter, you would think all of

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Newsletter

Rolling in the Wrong Direction - MMM v7-13

By Jeff Hybiak, CFA • March 30, 2026 • 0 Comments
Rolling in the Wrong Direction - MMM v7-13

The stock market remains on edge as the war in Iran enters its 4th week. As we have seen since the start, war is messy and difficult to predict. We will continue to see fluctuations based on "news" from various sources. The fact of the matter is the longer there

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Musings,Interest Rates

Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: Part 1 (Exploring the Problem)

By Courtney Dent • March 25, 2026 • 0 Comments
Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: Part 1 (Exploring the Problem)

Do you feel weary?

Do you ever feel bone-deep tired—not just in your body or mind, but in your soul? Maybe you've been chasing success, juggling endless responsibilities, and still feel empty. If that sounds familiar, you're not alone. Jesus speaks directly to this in Matthew 11:28-30:

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Ruthless Elimination,Cornerstone
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