http://www.guidestone.orgStay Up-To-Date with the latest market commentary from experienced GuideStone leadership.Thu, 14 May 2009 18:45:29 CST/newsroom/newsreleases/2009/2009november5_hawkinsyearperspective.aspxGuideStone Financial Resources President O. S. Hawkins updated trustees on the successes of the first three quarters of 2009 including how the GuideStone staff has demonstrated perspective in the midst of one of the greatest economic crises in our nation’s history. Trustees also received a report of operations from chief operating officer John R. Jones and approved the 2010 budget. Trustees met in regular session November 2–3. Each year GuideStone selects a scripture verse and a theme to guide the work of the Dallas-based organization. In 2009, the ministry of GuideStone employees has been guided by the theme, The Year of Perspective. The theme verse is taken from Habakkuk 2:3, which says, “Though the vision tarries, wait for it; it will surely come.” Read more... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:00:00 CST/newsroom/newsreleases/2009/2009oct15_dow10k.aspxMarket pundits, average investors and analysts expressed a mixture of excitement and skepticism as the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above the 10,000 mark for the first time since October 3, 2008. American and world stock markets have witnessed a turbulent 18 months as markets worldwide lost close to half their value between October 2007 and March 2009. Markets have significantly rebounded since then throughout the summer and fall of 2009. The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit its high above 14,000 in October 2007. It slid below 10,000 in October of last year, before bottoming above 6,600 in March 2009.Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:00:00 CSThttp://www.guidestonefunds.org/commentary/2009thirdquarterreview.aspxFinancial markets continued a dramatic surge during the quarter bolstered by increased investor confidence in a global economy recovery.Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:00:00 CSThttp://www.guidestonefunds.org/commentary/2009thirdquarterequityreview.aspxFor another quarter, equity markets around the globe continued to confound the skeptics. The strong performance of the stock prices of companies across many countries, sectors and industries is being driven by a variety of factors.Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:00:00 CSThttp://www.guidestonefunds.org/commentary/2009thirdquarterfixedincreview.aspxThe broad bond market, as measured by the Barclays Capital Aggregate Bond Index (“Aggregate Bond Index”), posted a quarterly return of 3.74%, its best quarterly return of the year.Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:00:00 CSThttp://www.guidestoneretirement.org/aboutus/articles/kidsandmoney.aspxAs parents, one of our responsibilities is to educate our children. Although we spend the better part of 18 years trying to instill our values and our knowledge in them, we often overlook a vital part of their education — how to handle money responsibly.Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:00:00 CSThttp://www.guidestoneretirement.org/aboutus/articles/retirementvscollege.aspxMany families today are faced with a difficult dilemma — “Do we save for our children’s college education, or do we save for our own retirement?”Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:00:00 CST