Guess what’s coming soon? Christmas!! Even though it’s the same date every year, it sure can sneak up on us! Christmas is a wonderful time, full of joy and celebration. We give gifts to each other in honor of God’s gift to mankind: the baby Jesus, born in Bethlehem, that we might be reconciled to God. It’s good to get carried away in the spirit of the season, but one area we must work hard…
Why make a plan for your money? Isn’t it more fun to just grab what you want whenever you want it? Growing Up Living your financial life with the foresight of a 3rd grader may be fun in the moment, but to have what you want next week and next month, a longer term vision is required. Problem is, even when people become convinced of the value of budgeting to their peace and financial freedom, their…
Thinking of making a big purchase soon? How can you get the best deal and have a great time, simultaneously? Today we’ll explore a few best practices for buying big ticket items like a car or a new appliance, to ensure that your dollars work as hard for you as you worked to earn them! 🙂 Use Your Own Money The first step to any big purchase is saving up the money! Obvious as this…
With Christmas just around the corner, most of us are desperately trying to keep up with all the hustle and bustle of the season. Among the many other things on your list, you probably have some Christmas gift shopping left to do—some of which is for that relative who’s always hard to shop for. How in the world can you give him (or her) a gift that he’ll like without spending hours searching every shop…
Although you should treat your wife or girlfriend like a lady, that’s not what today’s post is about. 🙂 Instead, since winter weather is coming fast, we’ll be identifying some of the most important things you’ll want to do to prepare your vehicle for the cold days ahead. By taking the time and effort to address these items before they become issues, you’ll save time, energy, frustration, and quite a bit of money! The most…
What would you think if I told you that you have two sets of priorities? Or that you have two sets of values? Perhaps you will deny it—“of course not! I know what’s important to me, and my values are clearly sorted in my mind.” Maybe so, if you’re like many people, your bank statement will demonstrate quite a disparity between the list of priorities in your head and the true priorities according to which you spend your money.…
I’ve enjoyed many hiking and camping trips since I was a young child. Walking through the forest, listening to the sounds of wildlife and seeing the sun gleaming through the trees, I’ve had a chance to appreciate the beauty and creativity of our Father’s world. Occasionally, my hikes have become extended for a bit longer than I was planning on, due to an underestimation of how long a climb might take or a casual disregard for things…