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Should Churches Show the Offering in Weekly Bulletins?
There was one thing that always caught my attention — the offering amount section in the church bulletin. Maybe it was because I was always interested in finances, who knows?
18 Beautiful Bible Verses
It seems that there are some amazing designers out there who are creating some amazing graphic representations of Bible verses. I get encouraged by having these types of things pop up on my Facebook page, so I thought I would compile a few of my favorites in one location. I have found many of these […]
Do You Need Supplemental Cancer Insurance?
Reader Question: “Recently I was approached about a cancer policy from a fellow Christian. I’m having reservations about the practicality of it — each circumstance is different. Is supplemental cancer insurance worth it?”
6 Quick Ways to Create an Emergency Fund
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been thankful that we’ve had an emergency fund. You never know when something expensive will happen, and having a few months of expenses saved up has really alleviated the stress that comes with those unexpected emergencies.
MoneyWell Review | Envelope Budgeting Software
Over the past four years or so I’ve been using proactive envelope budgeting software called MoneyWell. It’s available on the Mac platform and there’s a companion app called MoneyWell Express for iPhone and iPod touch. Here’s what you need to know about it!
9 Creative Ways to Say Thank You
These are my favorite creative ways to say thank you… A lot of respect can be earned or lost by our ability to say thanks. It may not be the way it should be, but some people really take offense if they don’t receive a thank you card within 30 days of sending a wedding gift. And have you ever held the door for someone who didn’t even acknowledge your presence, much less say, “thanks”?
Trust God, Not Circumstances
Trusting God in the midst of bad circumstances… I should be just as confident that things are going to work out when they look crazy as when everything looks fine and dandy. The opposite is true as well. Even though things look peaceful and calm, that is not an indication of security. Our security comes from God. It is not at all dependent on what is going on around us. Whether it is the economy, our finances, our children, our marriages, we can (and should) trust God with all of it.
