How Positive Thinking Works
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Do you know how positive thinking works? When people tell you to think positively, does it irritate you a bit? It's almost as if they're making light of your dire situation. But let's assume for a moment that they're sincere and there is some merit to thinking positively . . . would you? Furthermore, what does positive thinking really accomplish?
What Does the Bible Say About Setting Goals and Planning for the Future?
Many of you know I'm a big fan of goal-setting. I maintain a GTD task-flow on my computer and I'm constantly looking for ways to get more done. You could say I'm a productivity nut. I'm not always the best at achieving goals, but if I fail at enough of them usually I succeed at one or two. ;) Well, that got me thinking: What does the Bible say about setting goals?
Is it a Good Idea to Cosign a Loan?
Does a family member or friend want you to cosign a loan for something? Perhaps a house, a car, or a business loan? Is it a good idea to cosign a loan for them? After all, they seem like responsible individuals, right? Here are a few things to consider before you sign on the dotted line.
What You Should Do if You're Robbed
We all own stuff. This stuff ranges from keepsakes to necessities; from toys to tools; from functional to trivial; and all areas in between. We have prizes from the Little League championship game or that stuffed animal our kid absolutely loved. We earned the money to buy things and we put a lot of ourselves into our belongings. What happens when those belongings are stolen?
How to Pay for Emergency Vet Bills Without Going into Debt
We have a dog named Maribeth. Today we had to take her for a veterinarian examination due to an infection my wife found that looked pretty serious. Glad she found it! Without treatment, the infection could have entered the bloodstream and become fatal. How are we going to pay for these emergency vet bills?
3 Ways to Teach Your Children Financial Responsibility
I looked an eighth grade boy in the eye and asked him, "How much money to you need to live off of for a month?" He scoffed at me and replied, "Fifty bucks." How do we teach our children financial responsibility?
The Importance of a Simple Heart
My expectation for marriage was that I'd have someone there for me all of the time. I thought that it would be so great to care for someone else and not have to worry about yourself anymore. I didn't expect marriage . . . .
4 Strategies to Instill Good Financial Habits in Your Children
Parents must instill good personal financial habits in their children. But even though you have the best intentions and try to teach your young children about money and important personal finance habits, you may struggle to get them to listen to you. Here are some strategies that work!
The Root of Riches: Interview with Chuck Bentley
I'm very pleased to share with you an interview I had with Chuck Bentley, the CEO of Crown Financial Ministries. This is a must-read!
How to Cook for Less Money - Yet Still Keep Food Flavorful!
After a full day of work the last thing I want to do is spend a long time in the kitchen preparing an elaborate dinner. It's not like I wouldn't love to eat marinated steak cooked to perfection with sides of roasted garlic potatoes and steamed vegetables - It's just that I know we can't afford to eat like every night and I don't want to be the one to cook it. Can we really cook for less money while keeping things flavorful?