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A Biblical Look At Debt

September 11, 2008

This is a guest post written by Bob Brooks over at prudentmoney.com. Bob has a great website, blog and radio show weekdays from 3:30 to 4:00 pm on 91.7 FM KVTT (Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas). Check out his website and radio show podcast now! Subscribe to his feed here There are many people who are faced [...]

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What Does The Bible Say About Retirement?

September 9, 2008

“Thwack!” A long and straight drive lifts from the tee box, soaring upward and eventually landing in the right-middle of the fairway. A great shot is met by approving looks from the two women in the foursome and a high-five from his playing buddy. Have you seen that commercial? Ahhh, this must be what retirement [...]

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Personal Finance Bible Verse of the Day: Consider your steps

September 4, 2008

The naive believes everything, but the sensible man considers his steps. Proverbs 14:15 When you are getting financial advice from someone, its always best to confirm what they are saying, make yourself knowledgeable and make a plan of attack. Consider the actions that you’re taking, and you’ll be much better off.

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Personal Finance Bible Verse of the Day: Do not borrow

August 28, 2008

For the Lord your God will bless you as He has promised you, and you will lend to many nations, but you will not borrow; and you will rule over many nations, but they will not rule over you. Deuteronomy 15:6 Another scripture that stresses the importance of not going into debt. We are told [...]

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Personal Finance Bible Verse of the Day: Knowledge

August 23, 2008

Through wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; and by knowledge the rooms shall be filled with all precious and pleasant riches. Proverbs 24:3-4 If you hope to better your financial situation, it is so important that you educate yourself in ways to improve your position. Whether it is learning about [...]

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Personal Finance Bible Verse of the Day: The Blessing of the Lord

August 20, 2008

The blessing of the Lord makes one rich, and He adds no sorrow with it. Proverbs 10:22

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Personal Finance Bible Verse of the Day: Don’t make promises you can’t keep

August 14, 2008

It is better that you should not vow than that you should vow and not pay Ecclesiastes 5:5 A bit of wisdom today from Ecclesiastes… It’s better to not make a promise, than to make a promise and not keep it. Your word is your bond, and if you promise something you need to follow [...]

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Personal Finance Bible Verse of the Day: Worry no more

August 10, 2008

Do not worry then, saying, ‘What will we eat ‘ or ‘What will we drink ‘ or ‘What will we wear for clothing ‘ For the Gentiles eagerly seek all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. Matthew 6:31-32 We’re living in tough times right now, with people losing [...]

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The kindness of friends in the blogosphere

August 8, 2008

My stuff was stolen A few days ago I wrote on this blog about how my car had been broken into, and that I had about $700 worth of electronics, clothing and gear stolen from me. Among the items stolen were my Ipod and my digital camera. I was extremely upset, not only because I [...]

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Personal Finance Bible Verse of the Day: The simpleton never looks

August 5, 2008

A sensible man watches for problems ahead and prepares to meet them. The simpleton never looks, and suffers the consequences. Proverbs 27:12 This verse talks about the importance of planning ahead. if you plan ahead you’ll be able to meet the financial challenges that come up in your life, or be able to retire with [...]

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Personal Finance Bible Verse of the Day: I shall not be in want

July 27, 2008

The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Psalms 23:1-3 When you put your faith in Christ, you also have knowledge that he [...]

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Personal Finance Bible Verse of the Day: Delight in the Lord

July 20, 2008

Delight yourself in the Lord; And He will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4 It is so easy for us to forget where our priorities lie in this life. We get tied up in the day to day minutia of our jobs, relationships and personal problems, and we forget to do the [...]

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Debt Snowball – Pay Off The Smaller Debts First

July 13, 2008

“The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous showeth mercy, and giveth.” Psalm 37:21 One principle that is important in the area of personal finance is integrity, and making sure that when you borrow money, you’re paying it back. The reasons that people will find themselves in debt vary, and it isn’t always [...]

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Personal Finance Bible Verse of the Day: Give to the poor

July 10, 2008

He who gives to the poor will never want, but he who shuts his eyes will have many curses. Proverbs 28:27 It is so important for us as Christians to give to those in need. It is so easy for us, living in such a wealthy country, to just shut our eyes, and ignore all [...]

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