Should You Give More than You Save?
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You give 10% of your income to your church and to the needy. You also save 20% of your pay for retirement, investments and for a rainy day. Is there anything wrong with that arrangement?
7 Ways to Save Money During Christmas
During this time of the year, it’s easy to get caught up in the holiday craziness and spend more than we intended. Or am I just speaking for myself, here? It truly is hard to stick to a budget at Christmas. I love giving so much that I’d give every person I meet on the street a present if I could! Here are a few things you can tuck away for next Christmas in order to keep the costs down.
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Does God want you to be healthy and successful? Does God want his people to be wealthy? Is one of the benefits of following Christ knowing that God will bless our efforts if we have sufficient faith?
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There are countless accessories, handbags and clothes out there sitting on shelves and hanging in windows just waiting to be purchased. With so much stuff, how are you going to find a special, unique gift for your beautiful wife? It may seem like it's impossible to sift among the excess merchandise available to women, but some extra thought and consideration will be rewarded with the appreciation of your spouse.
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Many Americans are finding they'll need to cut back on Christmas this year for financial reasons. Unfortunately, some will also struggle with the reality of that decision for emotional reasons. How do you cut back on Christmas spending and explain it to your family?
10 Gifts Your Husband Will Love
The practical men in our lives might forget to buy themselves underwear, socks and toothpaste. While those are good gift ideas, let's go above and beyond to help them out this Christmas – whether shopping online for deals or in store – with these manly gift ideas. By the way, these are great gift ideas for any special occasion!
3 Things God Requires of Us Financially
"He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." – Micah 6:8 (NIV) I think this is one of those great summary scriptures in the Bible. It condenses so much of the law down into very simple terms. So how do we apply that scripture to financial matters?
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This time of year is stressful for many people. Instead of cherishing the holidays, we're stressed out about the preparations. We're looking forward to the food and the family, but not the high costs of gifts and decorations. The holidays should be cheerful and special! These craft ideas are not only finance friendly, but stress-relieving!
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This morning I’m preparing to spend my entire day surrounded by nature. I’ll see beautiful green landscapes. I'll feel the sun on my face. I’ll watch wildlife cross open grassy fields. I'll listen to the gentle trickle of nearby streams. I'll be . . .
Why You Should Give to the Poor
I don't know about you, but when I see someone holding up a cardboard sign asking for money I question their honesty. Are they really going to spend the money on food? Perhaps they are just choosing not to work because tax free money pays well. Or, maybe, there's something more I should be considering . . . .