Count the cost, both present and future
“For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first and count the cost?” Luke 14:28 First off, Happy Independence Day to my American readers. Happy July 4th to others. 😉 Gary...
View ArticleShould you be able to give your tithe on a credit card?
At lunch yesterday I saw this: Now even God takes credit cards! The article lists a number of new (or relatively new) places that have come to accept plastic for payment, and number 2 on the list was...
View ArticleMore discussion on charging your tithe
On last week’s post on whether you should be able to put your tithe on a credit card, I received a well thought-out response from commenter Brian. I’ll reprint it here, and discuss it. I work with...
View ArticleSeven things to do when facing a pay freeze
The end-of-year holidays are festive for most people: attending parties, decorating, giving gifts, listening to music, visiting family, eating a bit too much. At work it sometimes means announcement of...
View ArticleTeddy Roosevelt on money, mottoes, and trust
Our church has been focusing on the topic of money in its sermons and study groups for the past several weeks. Today’s sermon started out with some facts I hadn’t known before about the history of the...
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What does it mean to be “eager to be rich”?
Our church has been doing a study on money in the adult Sunday school classes through a video series from Crown Ministries. Today’s lesson talked about racking up lots of credit card debt and expecting...
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A neat way to see the interest you save by paying extra principal
I’ve been taking a Bible study offered by Crown Financial Ministries. It’s a well put-together study that involves scripture memorization, Bible verse study, group discussion, practical exercises, and...
View ArticleFive keys to making a child’s allowance a teaching tool
Giving children solid grounding in money management is crucial. Budgeting, saving, frugality, and financial planning are important components of living on one’s own and taking responsibility. It’s...
View ArticleA common calling is a good deal
Statistically, I’ve passed the midpoint of my life. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve been thinking more about calling, and legacy. Calling, in my mind, is the most important thing I can do, which would be...
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Is a health care sharing ministry a good deal?
There was a good question asked over at the Money StackExchange site dealing with an alternative to conventional health insurance called a health care sharing ministry. The cogent parts of the question...
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