Here is a list of articles from around the web that were valuable to me this week. Hope they will be to you as well. Enjoy your reading and have a great weekend! LIfe Insurance - Your Most Important Insurance Policy (Kevin at Out of Your Rut … [Continue reading]
Valentine’s Day Shopping For Your Free Spirit - Balancing the Nerd Equation
February 7, 2013 by 12 Comments
On Tuesday, Mrs. Luke 1428 did an awesome job in her first ever post on how to shop for the nerd in your family this Valentine’s Day. Today I would like to tackle the other side of the equation, which is shopping for the free spirit. That’s … [Continue reading]
How to Shop for Your Nerd This Valentine’s Day
February 5, 2013 by 27 Comments
The following is a guest post from Mrs. Luke1428...her very first post! Welcome her on board as she gives us some thoughts about nerds, free spirits and Valentine's Day. Hello out there, Luke1428 readers, this is Mrs. Luke1428. Brian asked me to … [Continue reading]
My 2013 Goals Update - January
February 4, 2013 by 11 Comments
Several weeks ago, I detailed a list of goals I would like to accomplish during 2013. You can read more in-depth about these here. So, this is my first update for the month of January: Goal #1: Read through the entire New Testament of the Bible … [Continue reading]
Gambling on the Super Bowl - What I Didn’t Know
January 31, 2013 by 17 Comments
The culmination of the 2012 NFL season is just a few days away. The Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers have made their way to the final table and are busy making preparations for Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans. I will be one of countless … [Continue reading]
Bikes, Lies and Video Games
January 29, 2013 by 17 Comments
Blue summer skies. Perfect temperature. What a great day to ride my bike, shoot some hoops or maybe even chase the dog around the yard. I would do all those things later. Right now, I had bigger things on my mind - Boyd Cleaners and Pac-Man. I … [Continue reading]
Reading Worth Your Time (1/26/13)
January 26, 2013 by 12 Comments
Here are 5 completely awesome posts I read this week. Enjoy your weekend reading! 5 Questions to Ask in Your Search for a Dream Job (Dave Ramsey team member Jon Acuff discusses one of his biggest "hinge" moments and how you can identify … [Continue reading]
“O Lord Jesus It’s a Fire!” - Saving For Emergencies
January 24, 2013 by 14 Comments
Ever walk to the refrigerator, maybe to get you a cold pop, and when you opened the door the light did not come on and there was no cold air? Or maybe you’ve been BBQ-ing, the fire got too hot and you burnt the chicken. Guess we are going out for … [Continue reading]
Talking Ourselves Into Trouble: “Ain’t Nobody Got Time For That”
January 22, 2013 by 16 Comments
Our culture moves at breakneck speed. News happens fast, food is served fast, and medicines to deal with our bronchitis act fast. Technology may move the fastest of all. It seems as though new devices are released everyday. And just when you think … [Continue reading]
Reading Worth Your Time (1/19/13)
January 19, 2013 by 7 Comments
The Difference Between Looking Rich and Being Rich (Is your image more important than financial security?) Do You Prefer Instance or Delayed Gratification? (Which path do you normally take? The Money Beagle blog discusses the benefits of instant … [Continue reading]
I’m at the Top of the Hill…Should I Go On?
January 17, 2013 by 5 Comments
I’ve been running consistently now for almost two years. In that time, I have learned that runners face many mental and physical challenges. From the everyday muscle aches and pains, to the mental exhaustion of a four-hour marathon, to getting … [Continue reading]
