The 4 Aspects of Handling Money
As Christians we want to serve God with all of our hearts, minds, and body. How do we serve Him with our money? There are four words: Tithe, Give, Save, Live, that we will explore in relation to...
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How To Deal With Finances In Marriage: 4 Important Tips
Imagine with me two armies coming together over a valley rich in resources. The pasture is fertile, plenty of grass for both armies, there are orchards of apple trees, the water is pure and sparkling....
View ArticleThe 6 Financial Mistakes Couples Make | Thoughts on the Smart Money Article
I recently came across a Smart Money Magazine article entitled The Six Financial Mistakes Couples Make. The article had some good things to say and some I’d modify just a little . . . . 1. Merging the...
View ArticleThe Importance of a Simple Heart
My expectation for marriage was that I’d have someone there for me all of the time. I thought that it would be so great to care for someone else and not have to worry about yourself anymore. I didn’t...
View Article3 Ways to Teach Your Children Financial Responsibility
I looked an eighth grade boy in the eye and asked him, “How much money to you need to live off of for a month?” He scoffed at me and replied, “Fifty bucks.” “Where would you live?” I wanted to know how...
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The Power of Pronouns: The Importance of Saying “We” and “Us” in Marriage
Money issues are the number one cause of marital disagreements. This is because people enter marriage with very different experiences of spending, saving, and giving. When there are conflicts over...
View ArticleWhat Stresses You Out Most About Personal Finance?
I have to be honest: I was one of those people who really never stressed out about finances. It’d make for a great story if I said I was, but compared to so many Americans, I feel I haven’t experienced...
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Do People With College Degrees Make More Money?
Will you earn more with a Bachelor’s degree than those with only a high school diploma? In general, the answer is yes. But what you make depends largely on what you take. Because historically, some...
View ArticleWhat Makes You Value Certain Things Above Others?
Have you ever thought about what makes you value certain things above others? Why would you be ultra frugal in a certain budgeting category, but not in others? Let’s explore a little bit about how we...
View ArticleShould Christians Think Time is Only Money?
A couple hundred years ago, Benjamin Franklin’s advice to young tradesmen was “time is money.” He was referring to the time it takes to perfect a skill and the reward of investing in your business....
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