Jeffrey Malott - Thrivent

01/10/2026

"In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps." - Proverbs 16:9

These words of wisdom have been particularly true for my family this last year as we received an unexpected answer to prayer. Our prayers and focus last January were all towards improved health. We attempted a new diet and changed up our sleep routines, but the Lord revealed the real cause of our health issues in May when we discovered black mold in our home. What followed was a 6-month remediation process that had us living outside our home while the remediation and renovations were underway.

Now, another verse tells the story of why God's plans for us last year were better:

"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God."
(2 Corinthians 1:3-5)

We serve a God who is not content with surface-level change or New Year's resolutions that swiftly fade. Praise God for hearing our prayers for health and providing us with a bumpy road to get there.

Has God ever re-routed your New Year's resolutions for the better? If so, please share below.

01/09/2026

Register today for a livestream of Thrivent’s Market & Economic Update on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 12:30pm.

During this 60-minute live virtual event, Thrivent’s investment leaders will share insights on market trends, the economic outlook and what matters most for your financial journey as the new year begins.

The more you know, the better you can plan for what’s next. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed.

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01/01/2026

Wishing you and yours a happy New Year! May 2026 be filled with many blessings and new opportunities.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas to you and yours! Hope your day is filled with meaningful time with loved ones.

11/27/2025

Wishing you and your loved ones a very Happy Thanksgiving. As we take time to count our blessings today, what are you most grateful for?

11/11/2025

Today we honor our veterans who have served and sacrificed to protect our freedom. Thank you for all you’ve given.

11/03/2025

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10/20/2025

A long life is a gift—let’s help make sure your finances can keep up. Start by building financial resilience against inflation, market swings, and rising health and care costs.

Discover how to help your savings go the distance, support your future health and care needs, and give you more freedom in retirement.

09/05/2025

Life insurance may be an important resource for your small business. It can help secure your loved ones' financial futures, provide a clear succession plan and protect your business from financial harm. Learn more about how life insurance can help protect your small business: https://bit.ly/4ds6lgB

09/04/2025

Not sure what type of life insurance coverage your family needs? Here are the key things you need to know about short- and long-term life insurance: https://bit.ly/3PE1waZ

Take a look, then let’s schedule a time to talk about your family’s needs.

09/03/2025

Get ready to uncover the secrets behind valuing your business at this interactive workshop - it's time to know your worth!

09/03/2025

Many churches are currently facing financial challenges as Sunday morning donations decline, cash flow tightens, and ministry needs increase. Yet church assets are a powerful solution that is frequently overlooked. Join Thrivent Thursday, Sept. 18 at 1 p.m. CT for Capital Creation & Sustainability for the Next 100 Years with Jamé Bolds to learn what capital is, how it works, and how to obtain and use it wisely to help ensure you have money to fund your ministry for the next 100 years.

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