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Sinking Fund: The Best Way to Save Money for Christmas Gifts (or anything)

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Do you hate Christmas shopping? About ten years ago, that was my wife and I. It took enormous amounts of time and energy. But more than that, it played havoc on our monthly budget. In December, we'd have to come up with money for Christmas gifts out … [Continue reading]

How to Be Sure Children Should Get Your Inheritance Money

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The question comes at some point in everyone's life - "Who will I leave my inheritance too?" If you are in your 20s, the thought probably hasn't crossed your mind yet. But it's most definitely been thought of by people in their 40s, 50s and beyond, … [Continue reading]

12 Short Bible Verses that Pack a Powerful Message

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There is no doubt about it - the Bible is a big book. Within its pages you will find over 31,000 verses that teach, guide, warn and encourage. It's so long, many people embark on a long journey to read the Bible in a year. And while all the verses … [Continue reading]

2020 Goals That Will Make This the Best Decade Ever 

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Boom! Just like that, it's over. In a few days we are set to close out a whole decade and begin a new one. By some accounts, we just experienced the best decade ever. Could bigger and better be yet to come? I believe so. But that bigger and better … [Continue reading]

If You Do Anything This Year, Please Consider Receiving This Gift

“…the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” - Romans 6:23 How are those Christmas gifts working out for you? What level of satisfaction are you receiving from them? Wish you had received something else? Gifts are awesome! My … [Continue reading]

A Christmas Memory That Still Challenges Me to This Day

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I really do love the Christmas season. I know it's hectic, that travel is often a nightmare and that the weather can sometimes wreck your plans. Each of those issues may bring back a Christmas memory you’d rather not recall. Despite all that, I … [Continue reading]

What Does God Want Me to Do with My Life?

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At some point you’ve probably asked the question, What does God want me to do? You may have asked that in relation to your life in general or because of some problem or big decision you were facing. Either way, it's a difficult question to answer. … [Continue reading]

How to Invest 1,000 Dollars at Age 18

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A while back, I had a conversation with a former student of mine who is looking to invest in the stock market. He was in college and had some money sitting around that he didn't need for school. He wanted to know how to invest 1,000 dollars and … [Continue reading]

A Beginner’s Guide to Home Remodeling Costs

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The first house my wife and I owned was brand spanking new - right out of the box. We walked in to fresh paint, clean carpets, new appliances and a cute little covered porch right off the back door. Everything was so perfect. We had no home … [Continue reading]

How to Save One Thousand Dollars in a Month

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Are you serious about getting out of debt and building a strong financial future? If so, then you must save money on a regular basis. The best part is you don’t have to begin with much. All you need to do for starters is to save one thousand dollars. … [Continue reading]

How Much We Pay Our Kids For Chores

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If you've ever wondered how much to pay kids for chores you are not alone. It's a question my wife and I have wrestled with again and again. I've mentioned before why we don’t give our kids allowances. I’m not giving them money just for existing. It … [Continue reading]