Faith and Finances
When you keep in mind that you work for God and not just for someone or a income; your supervisor or co-workers might not know how hard and faithfully you work, but God does and that means you will succeed. Read more inside...
You've probably heard the prayer, maybe even prayed it a couple of times yourself: "Oh, God, if I could only win the lottery and pay off everyone I owe." Or it may have sounded like this: "Dear Lord, just help me get out of debt and I promise I'll cut up the credit cards." So what do you do when you're drowning in debt? How do you begin to set yourself free?
Spending on Christmas gifts seems to pose the greatest challenge-usually for no long-term benefit. For instance, what were the three most memorable gifts that you received for Christmas last year? Can't remember? I assure you that the people to whom you gave gifts will have the same problem recalling them. So, if the gifts are not that easily recalled why put yourself in the position of having to remember them each month when you make that credit card payment? Why give a gift that keeps on costing? Instead, give something simple from your heart. Learn more inside...
Spending on Christmas gifts seems to pose the greatest challenge-usually for no long-term benefit. For instance, what were the three most memorable gifts that you received for Christmas last year? Can't remember? I assure you that the people to whom you gave gifts will have the same problem recalling them. So, if the gifts are not that easily recalled why put yourself in the position of having to remember them each month when you make that credit card payment? Why give a gift that keeps on costing? Instead, give something simple from your heart. Learn more inside...
You are well aware of the financial woes that we are experiencing as a country. On the surface, you have every reason to become alarmed. However, as God's children, we are called to have a different mindset. I was awakened recently with this message on surviving the crisis. For simplicity and retention, I will use the word C-O-P-E as an acronym to outline the basics of what we must do now. Find out more inside...