Hope for your financial journey and beyond
The storms of life come in all shapes and sizes. For instance, some are literal storms like hurricanes and tornadoes that ravage communities. Others come in physical or emotional illnesses like cancer, viruses, depression or anxiety. And still other … [Continue reading]
“…For the poor will never cease from the land…” - Deuteronomy 15:11. This is one of many Bible verses about helping the poor, a major theme within the Bible. Jesus famously said in Matthew 22:39, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." This … [Continue reading]
“Give and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.” - Luke 6:38 I’ve spent a lot … [Continue reading]
Oh, to be a centenarian - 100 years of living. It's simply amazing! Most of us would settle for 80% of that. It's hard to fathom the changes and life events someone born in 1914 has experienced. What will you be up to at 100 years of age? My … [Continue reading]
You’ve probably heard it said at some point, “Hey, do not worry about tomorrow. Focus on today and let the future take care of itself.” That’s not bad advice really. The older I get the more I’m realizing why. We all have things that affect our … [Continue reading]
One task that may not be apparent to first time budgeters is to create a zero based budget. My wife and I had tried to make a monthly budget before but for one reason or another, our budgets never seemed to work. Putting this step in place helped us … [Continue reading]
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]
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]
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]
“…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]
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]