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Training A Child About Money – Online

July 30, 2009
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This is a guest post by Matt Bell, a biblical money management speaker and author of Money, Purpose, Joy and Money Strategies for Tough Times, both published by NavPress. Matt writes two free eNewsletters that are available through his web site: www.moneypurposejoy.com.
“Train a child in the way he should go, and when he [...]

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The Corrupting Power Of Wealth: Warning Signs Of Materialism

July 22, 2009
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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.
Now listen, [...]

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Famous Musician Bankruptcies: From Millions To Broke

July 16, 2009
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I read an interesting piece over at Fox News this week talking, once again, about famous people and their inability to spend their money wisely.  This time the focus was specifically on musicians who had blown their fortunes.
I thought it would be interesting to take a look at some of these stars, and how they [...]

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Personal Finance Bible Verse Of The Day: Count The Cost And Plan Ahead

July 10, 2009
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For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first and count the cost, whether he may have enough to finish it; lest perhaps, after he has laid the foundation and is not able to finish, all those seeing begin to mock him, saying, This man began to build and was [...]

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Spending Less Than You Earn. Sound Advice At Any Income

June 29, 2009
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The past week was a sad one as we saw the passing of several well known celebrities. The week started off with the passing of affable Johnny Carson sidekick and veteran of two wars, Ed McMahon. He was always able to light up the stage with his easy going demeanor, and he seemed [...]

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Personal Finance Bible Verse Of The Day: God Loves A Cheerful Giver

June 26, 2009
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Let each one do just as he has resolved in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7
This verse in 2 Corinthians tells us that God loves a cheerful giver. God wants us to give to our church, and to others freely so that we might [...]

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Personal Finance Bible Verse Of The Day: Not Paying Your Debts

June 18, 2009
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It is better that you should not vow than that you should vow and not pay – Ecclesiastes 5:5
In this day and age it seems to have become more and more common for people to live above their means, and to use credit and debt to increase their lifestyle. Instead of saving up for things [...]

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5 Habits Of Millionaires That You Should Try And Emulate

June 11, 2009
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I was reading an article today on Monster.com (no, I’m not looking for a new job) that was talking about things that millionaires do that set them apart from those who aren’t successful. It had some pretty keen insights that I thought were worth sharing.
A lot of  people like to [...]

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Personal Finance Bible Verse Of The Day: More Blessed To Give

June 5, 2009
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I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ Acts 20:35

Giving of ourselves, our time and our money is a great way to change the lives of others, and for us to [...]

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