A smart runner entering their first marathon does not simply lace up their shoes and show up at the start line on the day of the race. They prepare for the marathon through daily training runs. Often, they will compete in smaller distance races – maybe a 10K or a half-marathon – to help their […]
Though simple in concept, budgeting can be a daunting task in the eyes of many people. Keeping track of where your money goes may seem like a chore that is time-consuming and difficult, but it doesn’t have to be this way. Budgeting and keeping track of expenses can be as simple or complicated as […]
It would be ideal if the life stages involved in raising children and caring for aging parents occurred at separate times. However, many parents of young children find themselves caring for their own parents. According to the Pew Research Center, 47% of adults in their 40s and 50s are both rearing children and caring for […]
The Christian life is one of sacrifice in its very nature. Our entire religion is based on the sacrifice that Christ himself made. Throughout the New Testament we are urged to sacrifice; sacrifice our selfish desires for Godly desires, sacrifice our evil pleasures for holy pleasures, and yes sometimes even to sacrifice our money. There […]
Social status is a mysterious element of our society. All of us feel its presence, but few of us understand it. The Encyclopedia Britannica describes social status this way, “The relative rank that an individual holds, with attendant rights, duties, and lifestyle, in a social hierarchy based upon honor or prestige.” This “prestige” of course […]
Christian charities cite examples of how small amounts of money can go a long way to help those in need. The true value of money goes beyond earthly wealth, which makes it important for Christians to evaluate financial decisions carefully.
You can get a handle on your spiraling debt simply by keeping a few principles on Christian finance in mind.
Here are some nearly free ways to reduce debt and add value to your family life and your personal growth.
We hope you enjoyed phase one of dealing with a Christmas hangover, now it’s time to move on to past two! If you went a bit beyond what your budget had allowed for (or bypassed the budget altogether) here is a 3 step way to get back on track. Don’t let a holiday slip-up keep […]
While it would sure be nice if we all skated through Christmas with a carefully executed budget and stuck to our plan to “not do it again this year”, we know that is not necessarily the case. It is very easy to get caught up in the traditional hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping, gift […]
