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Anchored in Hope (Part 3): Living Out the Gospel in Marriage, Unity, & Suffering

By Courtney Dent • March 11, 2026 • 0 Comments
Anchored in Hope (Part 3): Living Out the Gospel in Marriage, Unity, & Suffering

What does a gospel-shaped life look like in marriage, in the church, and in the face of suffering? In 1 Peter 3, Peter moves from personal relationships to community life and then to the reality of hardship. His instructions challenge cultural norms and call believers to live in ways that

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Cornerstone,1 & 2 Peter,Impact

The S-Word - MMM v7-10

By Jeff Hybiak, CFA • March 09, 2026 • 0 Comments
The S-Word - MMM v7-10

When we were young parents with 4 kids age 6 and under, we had to implement some rules that might seem odd to anyone who didn't have multiple young children. Some of those rules were for words we shouldn't say......words that sometimes mommy and daddy might be heard saying.

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Musings,Stagflation,Payrolls,Economic Update

Holding Pattern - MMM v7-9

By Jeff Hybiak, CFA • March 02, 2026 • 0 Comments
Holding Pattern - MMM v7-9

The S&P 500 hit 6900 after the Fed cut rates in late October. Since that time the stock market has been stuck in what feels like a prolonged holding pattern. Since late November the S&P has been oscillating between 6700 and 7000 with plenty of headlines

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Musings,Iran,AI,inflation

A New Power for Work (The Gospel & Work): Part 12

By Courtney Dent • February 25, 2026 • 0 Comments
A New Power for Work (The Gospel & Work): Part 12
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart.” — Colossians 3:23

Starting the Year with a New Power

As we wrap up the Every Good Endeavor series and step into a new year, many of us are asking: How can I approach my work with renewed purpose and

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Cornerstone,Every Good Endeavor

Back to reality - MMM v7-8

By Jeff Hybiak, CFA • February 23, 2026 • 0 Comments
Back to reality - MMM v7-8

In a perfect world we could just focus on the economy and how it impacts our investments. We could just enjoy the USA Hockey victory over Canada, something that united Americans for at least a few hours on Sunday. Unfortunately our world is not perfect and politics and the divide

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Musings,tariffs,Economic Data,SEM Model Update,GDP,consumer spending,inflation
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