The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. He will not always accuse, nor will he harbor his anger forever; he does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love…
Tag: freedom
A Defense Against Temptation
Experiencing temptation is universal and unavoidable. One cannot hide since there is no environment on earth that is free from its pull. You can never completely eliminate enticement because wherever you run, your flesh goes with you. However, giving in is optional. The Lord has promised to either provide a way of escape or limit…
The Cosmic Tug-of-War
Do you ever feel like you are in a cosmic tug of war, where you are the rope, and tremendous forces are pulling you in opposing directions? What does it look like to be led by the Spirit? Is there a way to exit the chaos train? You, my brothers and sisters, were called to…
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…
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!
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 