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Should I Borrow Money to Get What I Want?

There is no denying it. Credit is available everywhere. Our cultures screams “Have It Now!” to us at every turn. "Borrow money now to get what you want!" people say. We expect fast food within 5 minutes or less in the drive-thru.  We want to make … [Continue reading]

More Money More Problems: The 10 Challenges of the Wealthy

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Everyone has money problems, yes, even the wealthy. Nobody likes to hear this though. For one, we get tired of the rich flaunting their wealth. Additionally, we think we'd be OK with some more problems if we could have more money. In general, there … [Continue reading]

The Bribe That Fueled the All-Time Greatest Easter Myth

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Money is at the heart of many cover-ups. Flash enough cash and some people could be encouraged to keep quiet. Make that sum of money big enough and they could even be persuaded to promote lie, even manufacture the greatest Easter myth ever … [Continue reading]

17 Psalms of Comfort for When You Are in the Storm

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]

5 Practical Ways to Save Money When Renting an Apartment

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Renting an apartment can be quite a challenge. Whether you are moving out of the house for the first time, trying to cut housing expenses, or simply looking for a short-term housing option, there are many things to consider. Perhaps front and center … [Continue reading]

15 Bible Verses About Helping the Poor You Need to Know

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“…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]

Money Flow: 8 Tips for Getting Paid Faster as a Freelancer

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Have you ever thought about becoming a freelancer? I was for a time, writing blog posts and articles for various websites. I really enjoyed it and and it was quite beneficial.  When you’re just starting out as a freelancer or you’re in business by … [Continue reading]

Give Money and It Shall Be Given Unto You? (Luke 6:38)

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“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]

Interview with a Centenarian: At 100, My Grandfather Reflects on Life, Faith and Finding Purpose

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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]

The Most Important Reason You Do Not Worry About Tomorrow

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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]

How to Make a Zero Based Budget in 3 Easy Steps

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]