![]() I still have to pinch myself every morning, and I know for a fact my nine-year-old self would think this is pretty cool. I still have so much to accomplish and even more to learn, but I’m thankful to be living out my dream on the LPGA Tour. Hard work pays off! I couldn’t be happier with how my year has unfolded, especially with seven top-15 finishes, and how far I’ve come as a professional golfer. I told myself if I can put in the practice and have faith in my process, the results would take care of themselves. My ball-striking, putting and chipping were much stronger and more consistent than ever. I know winning is what everyone shoots for (and I do, too!), but I’m really proud of myself for fine-tuning every part of my craft. I’ve tried my best! I really went into this season with the goal of improving all facets of my game rather than getting too fixated on the leaderboard at events. In 2022, I’ve been fortunate enough to enjoy a tremendous amount of success on the course. While my spiritual beliefs, principles and values have shaped me as a person, through all the highs and lows I’ve experienced, a different kind of “faith” has played a pivotal role as I’ve advanced in my career. I couldn’t ask for anything more! When I take a step back, three really big things come to mind:įaith is super important to me, and it’s always guided me in everything I do and everywhere I want to go. I have so many amazing gifts to be grateful for - and I’m sure you do, too! From my career on the LPGA Tour to the incredible people I’m surrounded by, I’m filled with so much grace and gratitude every single day. Focusing on progress, peace and perspective puts me in a way better place. I think we can all admit there’s a lot of negativity in the world, but I’m choosing to keep a positive attitude. In addition to eating great food, I’ve always thought Thanksgiving provides the perfect opportunity to reflect on what’s good in my life. If you haven’t noticed, I’m a tad excited. ![]() Of course, before we can start trimming the tree, we have to trim the turkey first. The lights, decorations and carols - and, yes, shopping! - bring me a little extra comfort and joy every winter. Financial wellness & participant experienceīut it’s officially the holiday season! This may be cheesy to say, but it’s truly the most wonderful time of the year.Booksellers might consider stocking it under both religion and personal finance. (Nov.) Forecast: This title does not have the female audience appeal that helped to sell more than a million copies of Woman, Thou Art Loosed!, but Jakes's name and well-established television ministry will ensure reasonable success for this volume. While there are flashes of genius in both the finance and family sections, the whole would be improved by a more narrow focus on just one of its parts. Jakes stands out with his memorable biblical examples of prudent money management and his clear stance that Christian tithing should be from gross, not net, income. Much of Jakes's financial advice is typical of other Christian money gurus such as Larry Burkett and Mary Hunt, though without their detailed plans for debt-free living and profitable investing. Jesus, says Jakes, desires Christians to have the kind of worldly influence that only wealth can bring. The finance portion of the book reflects Jakes's desire to avoid preaching the health-and-wealth gospel while simultaneously telling readers that God wants them to be financially comfortable. Jakes speaks specifically to African-American families like his own, who were left ""emancipated but incapacitated"" after generations of slavery. He quite effectively addresses nontraditional configurations such as blended, one-parent, and grandmother-headed families in a supportive and nonjudgmental tone. The sections on family are the best Jakes compares the ideal Christian family (two parents, one of whom is a stay-at-home mom, and both of whom were virgins when they wed) with the more diverse reality of contemporary America. This uneven effort by the indomitable Jakes (The Lady, Her Lover, and Her Lord) inadvertently contains two discrete books-one on family, and one on personal finance.
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