We’ve finally reached a break in the holidays where we have a chance to sit down and think about the year ahead. We reflect on what has happened in 2014, and we look forward to the times ahead in 2015.
5 Financial Resolutions to Make This Year
Help! I’m Broke!
Photo Credit: https://www.behance.net/gallery/12848761/Bible-Verse-Quote-2 Now that Christmas is over, many of us are realizing the damage we did in spending … mainly over spending. The common thread going around is, “Help! I’m Broke!” We love the gift-giving process, but in the
Merry Christmas!
Photo Credit : Happiness is Homemade Merry Christmas! Enjoy this day with family and friends. Remember to always thank Christ for why we get to celebrate this special day. As Christians, we know that Christmas is much much more
10 Ways to Practice Generosity This Christmas
1. Write a Hand-Written Letter to a Loved One How long has it been since you’ve received a hand-written letter? Probably a LONG time! Nowadays, a hand-written note means much more to the recipient because you actually took the time amidst
5 Characteristics to Cultivate Financial Wisdom
What does it mean to “cultivate financial wisdom”? Put simply … it’s a way of life where you are less interested in “things” and more interested in “people”. You are not obsessed with the latest phone, the latest
Thanksgiving Recipe Round-Up
What’s not to love about Thanksgiving? Memorable times, your quirky family, and that huge turkey just waiting for all of you to DIG IN! Whether you are hosting or attending – one thing is for sure … it can
Kick Your Bad Habits and Make New Ones
What makes a bad habit? Something you’ve been doing for years that only makes your situation worse. A good habit may be hard to develop at first, but changing what you already do now will make life much easier in
Do You Consider Yourself a Steward?
Believe it or not, if you are a Christian … you are called to be a steward. You may have never realized until now that this is the job you were called to, but God takes great delight in
How to Not Blow Your Budget This Weekend
When the weekend comes, many of us find ourselves in a spending frenzy… We have dinner with friends, we have friends over for dinner, we see family, we drive to see a new place, we go on a date night,
A Moment of Gratefulness
I usually start the day with a “list” … – clean the kitchen – make breakfast – go to work – buy enchilada sauce – fill up the Sonata – get a birthday card They are usually very mundane, unimportant
Our Favorite Ways To Save This Fall
Fall is the beginning of the holiday season, and stores abound with decorations signifying the changing leaves and upcoming Christmas bustle. Splurging around this time of year is very common. And this is why we want to offer you a
God As the Ultimate Giver
Have you ever thought of God as a “generous giver”? He is the ultimate example of what it means to give generously and freely to others. A popular verse we hear thrown around very often is John 3:16 … “For
Create Your Own Savings Plan
There are some truly great savings plans out there – leading to stock piles of anywhere from $1k to $5k. Although these are great plans, and work for many of us, the way to truly live within your
Cut Your Grocery Bill in Half
The average American household spends an insane amount of their paycheck on groceries. How can this be? Among the many problems that contribute to this, here are a few: 1. Prices are on the rise – We are all
What it Takes to Live Below Your Means
You want the hard truth? The absolute hard truth? Living below your means is NOT easy. You will have to make sacrifices … on many occasions. You will feel like giving up. You will take each purchase seriously … even
A Little Reminder …
Never forget to count your blessings, remember there are others who have much less than you, and give God the glory for what you do have. – Faithful with Finances If you’d like to see more inspire quotes like this,
Your Kids on a Budget: a Match Made in Heaven
Is it possible to teach our kids about how to honor God with money at a young age? Will they even grasp the concepts? Is it worth the effort? There are many ways to get your kids started on the
Your Challenge: Be Completely Opposite of the World
“Given a choice, most people would choose to be rich. They dream about inheriting a million dollars, even if none of their relatives have that much. They spend money they often can’t afford to lose on lottery tickets, hoping to
Giving to God First
Many times we hear the phrase “give to God first”, yet many of us don’t realize what that actually looks like in our lives. Giving to God first ultimately means putting Him in the “#1” position to everything you earn.
Making God A Part of Your Everyday Choices
We are posed with choices every single day. Should we chose this route over that route? Cream and sugar in our coffee, or black? Take the subway or drive? Chicken or fish for dinner? Little do we know, we make