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How God Worked In The Life Of One Debt Free Blogger: A Testimonial

October 14, 2009

This is a guest post from Brad over at EnemyOfDebt.com. Read some more of his great posts at his site, or subscribe to his RSS feed. It is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.-Philippians 2:13 I once was an angry atheist—who surrounded myself with [...]

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Are You Wealthy or Generous?

September 29, 2009

This post requires a delicate balancing act. I am a missionary who works overseas and 100% of my salary comes from freewill offerings that people give to their local churches. My family is supported completely by the generosity of others. I am grateful for each and every one of those gifts. From May – August [...]

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Business and Bible Terms: “Cost”

September 1, 2009

The dollar is a currency. Each and every country of the world has an accepted currency. A currency has no value in and of itself. It only has value as a group if people (1) recognize, and (2) accept its value. For example, I might have $1,000 U.S. But when I am in Papua New [...]

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Ten Ways To Be Sure Helping Is Helping

August 11, 2009

“He who is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward him for what he has done”. Proverbs 19:17 “He who gives to the poor will lack nothing, but he who closes his eyes to them receives many curses”. Proverbs 28:27 “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for [...]

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Manage Money By Living From Heaven Backwards

August 5, 2009

This article is provided by Jason Price at One Money Design. Jason is a Money Map Coach and has a personal finance blog that is all about managing money wisely for everyday living. He believes there is financial hope for people. He has a passion to see people prosper, become debt free, and experience financial [...]

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The Corrupting Power Of Wealth: Warning Signs Of Materialism

July 22, 2009

This past week at our church one of the pastors gave a sermon on wealth, the corrupting power that it can have, and how to avoid becoming materialistic with your money and possesions. I thought I would share some of the things he talked about. The sermon was based off of a verse in James. [...]

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What Does The Bible Have To Do With Finances?

May 4, 2009

What Does the Bible Have to Do with Finances? The Bible is very clear about how we should handle our finances. God wants to abundantly bless those who obey His Word in this all-important area. Why do you think there are more than twenty-three hundred verses in the Bible about money? Is it a coincidence? [...]

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Personal Finance Bible Verse Of The Day: Do To Others

April 7, 2009

“Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those [...]

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Personal Finance Bible Verse Of The Day: Owe Nothing But Love

March 24, 2009

Owe nothing to anyone except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law. Romans 13:8

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Personal Finance Bible Verse Of The Day: I Am Ready For Anything Through Christ

March 20, 2009

For I have learned to be content, whatever the circumstances may be. I know now how to live when things are difficult and I know how to live when things are prosperous. In general and in particular I have learned the secret of eating well or going hungry of facing either plenty of poverty. I [...]

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Personal Finance Bible Verse Of The Day: Parable Of The Rich Fool

February 25, 2009

Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” Jesus replied, “Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between you?” Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man’s life does not consist in the abundance [...]

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Time To Set Goals For The New Year: Why Goals Are Important

January 2, 2009

The new year is here, and with the new year come new goals of things that we hope to accomplish during the coming months. Things like losing weight and becoming more fit. Things related to our spiritual life. Things related to our finances, and how we’d like to increase our income. Blog related goals. [...]

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The (Original) Christmas Story

December 25, 2008

photo credit: krisdecurtis The Birth of Jesus In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to his own town to register. So Joseph also went up from [...]

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Christmas Budgeting Tips: Avoid Overspending At This Expensive Time Of Year

November 25, 2008

The holidays are almost here, and if you haven’t already, it’s time to start thinking about buying Christmas gifts for family friends and neighbors! Will you be heading out to wait in line at one of the Black Friday sales? photo credit: Paul Keleher Christmas is one of those times of year that we normally [...]

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