Your Life Depends on It

SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 2013 The word disciple means “learner.” A disciple is a pupil, one who comes to be taught. But a disciple is not a passively interested listener. The idea of a disciple is that of someone who listens to one…

How to handle a money emergency

If I were to ask you if you used credit cards on a regular basis, the majority of you would say, “Yes.” Most Americans carry one or more credit cards. Some carry ten or more. In fact, several people with…

ETF

An ETF is an Exchange Traded Fund. It is traded on stock exchanges just as stocks are traded. ETF’s price changes throughout the day as they are bought and sold. The ETF tracks an index, a commodity or a basket…

The Financial Cliff: A Dr Seuss-Inspired Poem

I found this poem at the Godonomics website and thought it quite good. January 2, 2013 In a fantasy land, known as deecee, deecee There lived powerful leaders who took life quite easy They feasted and feasted like pondiverous pigs…

Why you should tithe?

If you have ever wondered why you should tithe, the answer is simple. You should tithe because the money that you earn is not yours. Yes, your name is on the paycheck. However, it all belongs to God. He is…

A Lesson from the Sower

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2013 So then neither he who plants is anything, nor he who waters, but God who gives the increase. –1 Corinthians 3:7 The parable of the sower is an illustration Jesus used that shows different reactions to…

When We Say Yes

THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2013 Then he invited them in and lodged them. On the next day Peter went away with them, and some brethren from Joppa accompanied him. –Acts 10:23 Sometimes when we share the gospel, people don’t want to…

“Why, God?”

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2013 I say to God my Rock, “Why have you forgotten me? Why do I go about mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?” –Psalm 42:9 I don’t think it is ever a bad thing to…

How to achieve financial freedom

In order to gain control of your finances and achieve financial freedom there are some “Do’s” and “Don’ts” that you want to keep in mind: Do Make a spending plan. Use cash. Cut-up your credit cards. Figure out how much…