This Isn’t the End. It’s the Beginning.

Sunday morning at Sandals Church, sitting outside with Liz and Bella, something rare happened—the noise stopped.

In the quiet, one verse hit me harder than expected:

In a world full of chaos—tax stress, job loss, fear—it was the reminder I needed.

This week’s newsletter is about that kind of renewal.
A fresh start in faith, business, and mindset.

Let’s begin.

Easter Message

This Isn’t the End. It’s the Beginning

This morning, I was sitting in church with Liz and my daughter Bella. We were at Sandals Church in East Valley. We sat outside on beautiful southern California weekend with the mountains green from the recent rains.

It was one of those rare moments where the noise of the world got quiet--at least for a second.

And let me tell you… that silence hit me harder than a bag of bricks.

Because truth is, there's a lot of noise out there right now.

• The news is screaming about Donald Trump.

• Everyone's scared of a recession.

• People are losing jobs.

• Taxes are hitting harder than ever.

• Health problems, mental burnout, spiritual exhaustion--it's everywhere.

I know you feel it.
I feel it too.

But then… something simple, ancient, and soul-piercing came through during the message. It was a verse from the Bible I've read before, but this time, it landed differently:

Let me ask you something:

Have you tried that lately?

I mean really tried loving people who disagree with you…
people who offended you…

FINANCIAL

The Wealth That Starts with Faith

Book Recommendation: The Millionaire from Nazareth by Catherine Ponder

This past month, I picked up one of my all-time favorite books again—The Millionaire from Nazareth by Catherine Ponder.

I’ve read it every year for over two decades.
It’s one of those books that hits differently every time, depending on where I’m at in life and business.

And let me tell you, this year, it hit hard.

There’s a belief floating around that won’t die:
That money is evil.
That poverty is holy.
That if you’re trying to build wealth, you’re somehow betraying your faith.

Let’s be clear:
If that were true, The Millionaire from Nazareth wouldn’t have walked this earth.

In this powerful little book, Ponder flips that old, toxic mindset on its head.

She wasn’t writing for Wall Street. She wrote for anyone who believes in God and wants to live a life of purpose, peace, and yes—prosperity.

Her core message is bold and backed by Scripture:

How It Ties Into This Week’s Message

ENTREPRENEUR LIFE

The Strength of Stillness (and Owning Your Mistakes)

This week, I was reminded—again—what it really means to live by higher principles, not just preach them.

We made a mistake in my business. A real one. Not the kind you can brush under the rug or blame on a “system error.” The kind that stings. The kind that costs you.

I had two choices:
Justify it.
Or own it.

So I told the client the truth. Took full responsibility. No excuses. No spin. Just:
“We made a mistake. It’s on us. And we’re fixing it.”

They were surprised. Honestly, I think they were shocked.

Not because they don’t expect mistakes, but because they didn’t expect someone to own it without deflection. Without defensiveness. Without the usual dance.

That moment reminded me:
Living at a higher level isn’t loud. It’s not dramatic.
It’s quiet. It’s clear. And it’s strong.

Just like the message from Easter morning:

Loving others at that level means showing humility, even when pride would be easier.
It means choosing character over convenience.

In a world obsessed with being right, taking ownership feels like rebellion.

5 Ways to Apply This Message This Week:

VIDEO OF THE WEEK

Ocean Meditation | HandPan

This week is about renewal. Rebirth. Resurrection.
As we reflect on Easter and the power of new beginnings, I invite you to take a few sacred minutes to reconnect—with yourself, your breath, and something greater.

I’m sharing an ocean meditation video, paired with the healing sounds of the handpan.

Let it be your moment of peace in a noisy world.
Take it tonight… or sometime this week… and just be still.

This isn’t the end. It’s the beginning.