Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all…
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Thought on Retirement and Investment
When asked about what he would like to do after retiring from boxing, Muhammad Ali gave this reply. Whether you are of another faith or of no faith at all, I hope you find something worth considering in this communication. Thanks for viewing!
Where Honor Is Due
Ultimately, who really owns stuff? Who gives power or strength to an individual or to a nation? Who tells the stars how brightly to shine? Listen briefly to a few words King David offered to God as he collected gifts for building the Temple in Jerusalem: “O Lord, the God of our ancestor Israel, may…
Planning For Tomorrow’s Tomorrow!
“A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.” Proverbs 13:22 In our quest to become financially free, we recognize God as the owner of everything, including “our” wealth. We also recognize the opportunity to use today’s resources in a way that benefits the…
But Nobody Wants To Be Called A Slave
Nobody wants to be called a slave. Nobody wants to talk about slavery. If we today find ourselves in debt, a slave is exactly what we are. Consider these words from Proverbs: The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender. – Proverbs 22:7 We can dress it up all…
A New Way To Pay For College
By Kenny Malone and Jacob Goldstein Lauren Neuwirth was a sophomore at Purdue University when she ran out of money to pay for college. She was considering joining the Army to get her tuition covered. But then someone at the financial aid office told her about this new thing the university was offering. Lauren is…
Seven Baby Steps
Dave Ramsey is a great source of information for those wishing to exercise more control over their finances (versus finances controlling them). Would you like to know a little more about managing money in a better way? To find out more about his seven baby steps, click here!
How To Move On From Failure
This article from Chuck Bentley offers some encouraging words for those of us who have made huge mistakes. Where do we go from here? How do we move on? Do we still have goals? Are they attainable? Can we overcome our latest blunder? Click here to read more.
Financial Planning Guide
This is a handy tool from Crown Financial Ministries to determine where all your money is going! What regular expenses do you have? What funds are coming in on a regular basis? What are you doing right? What can you do even better? Click here to look at the financial planning workbook.
Thirteen Ways To Save For Your Emergency Fund
Crown Financial Ministries has a wealth of information for those wishing to have a better handle on their finances. Here is a step they recommend for “breaking out of the debt cycle.” If an emergency comes up, it is wise to have a fund already set up for these unforeseen costs. Click here to discover…
Food for Thought 