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!
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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.
The Balance Between Faith and Planning Ahead
A question came in awhile back from a reader who asked the following: “Should we embark on a project without first counting the total costs and later believing that God will provide?”
25 Money-Saving Ideas For Your Wedding (From Pinterest)
12 years ago when I married my lovely wife, we got creative and had a wedding and reception (thanks to some awesome friends and family) that we loved for just a couple thousand dollars. But back then – before the days of Pinterest – we had to actually be creative. 😉 Now-a-days you can spend […]
10 Tips for “Keeping the Books” at Church
A reader recently requested that we provide an article that addresses the following question: “I have volunteered to do the financial books for my church. Could you maybe address some tips or suggestions on the best way to do this?”
Why Your Teenager Should Have a Roth IRA
Retirement planning for a 14 year old? Sounds like a crazy idea. But look closely at the math and you’ll realize those small contributions grow the most.
Should You Tithe With a Credit Card?
My wife and I use a credit card to pay for our tithe and I’d like to address the issue of churches accepting tithe from credit cards. Is it something they should be doing? Also, should you pay your tithe with a credit card? Here are a few points to consider.
