If you are like the majority of Americans, you are expecting to receive a tax refund (where’s my tax refund?)when you file your 2009 taxes. So what exactly is a tax refund? It is NOT winning some sort of income tax lottery, nor is your Uncle Sam sending you some special “government money”. It is […]
What if Christians Were in Charge of Welfare?
There is no question that Christians have a Biblical mandate to help the needy. However, because our United States government has progressively increased welfare spending over the last 50 years [all “entitlements”, including pensions, health and welfare have risen from 28% of all federal spending ($28 billion) in 1962 to 56% ($2.02 trillion) for 2010], […]
Budgeting Without Bean Counting…5 Great Tips
As Janice and I have worked on our budget over the years, we have learned that the more we can automate it, the easier it becomes, the more we enjoy it and the greater our chances of sticking with it. We want to feel like we are in control of our money, but we also […]
Unemployed? Are You Rocking or Are You Rolling?
Losing your job is more than just losing a source of income. It often brings on a loss of self esteem, especially with men, who too often equate work with identity. Extended periods of unemployment can bring on shame, hopelessness and depression.
Is Your Money an Idol? Think Twice Before Answering.
photo credit: Itinerant Tightwad 1Co 10:14 Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry. Surely Not Me Paul was writing to a culture where people worshipped wood and stone statues. Of course the statues weren’t innately evil, but believing they had power to do only what God can do (good weather, good crops, give children, etc.) is […]
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