Money is often cited as the greatest area of frustration, fighting, stress, and unhappiness in marriage. One spouse wants to budget, and the other doesn’t....
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Money is often cited as the greatest area of frustration, fighting, stress, and unhappiness in marriage. One spouse wants to budget, and the other doesn’t....
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March 1, 2024
Money is often cited as the greatest area of frustration, fighting, stress, and unhappiness in marriage. One spouse wants to budget, and the other doesn’t. Neither spouse can agree on exactly how to spend their money or what to prioritize, so budgeting...
Read Full PostFebruary 22, 2024
For most of us, a home is the most expensive investment we will ever make, and it’s a good one. Throughout the scripture from the first pages of Genesis, God talks about land as a possession and an investment worthy of our efforts and says in Jeremiah...
Read Full PostFebruary 5, 2024
“Girl Math” is a current trend on TikTok that attempts to explain our internal calculations to justify behavior. While this can include overspending on large or unnecessary purchases, it also recognizes that we make many daily decisions based...
Read Full PostJanuary 23, 2024
Purchasing a home can be a costly and frightening experience. It’s likely the most expensive purchase most adults will ever make. The process is constantly changing, and potential pitfalls seem to lurk around every corner. So much so, in fact, that...
Read Full PostJanuary 9, 2024
Looking ahead to the future is important but often scary, especially regarding your finances. The best way to prepare for the future and give yourself a financial margin is to establish a healthy savings account. Not only will it help to ensure that...
Read Full PostDecember 19, 2023
Planning is biblical. In Proverbs, God says that someone who plans well will foresee dangers and avoid them, but the foolish person (a non-planner) will rush ahead, do whatever’s convenient, and end up paying the penalty. Just as we can’t...
Read Full PostDecember 5, 2023
Many people have a misunderstanding of what it means to be a steward. It’s not just getting out of debt and sticking to a budget. It’s much more than just writing a tithe check every month. Living as a steward means surrendering your...
Read Full PostNovember 15, 2023
Debt is something that affects the vast majority of Americans today. In fact, Comet reports that 80.9% of Baby Boomers, 79.9% of Generation X, and 81.5% of Millennials are currently in debt. That’s a lot of people! The adverse effects...
Read Full PostOctober 20, 2023
Learning how to budget can be challenging! For some people, it comes naturally, but for others, it takes an extra dose of discipline to develop the habit. However knowing how to budget when you have inconsistent income can be especially challenging. An...
Read Full PostOctober 6, 2023
In Mark 12, we meet the poor widow who gave two small coins in the temple treasury as her offering. In verse 42, Jesus said, “Truly I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the offering box. For they all...
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