Don’t buy stuff you can’t afford
As My Life and I are working to really step up paying off our debt this year, a few things crossed my mind again today… Don’t run up debts, except for the huge debt of love you owe each other. When you love others, you complete what the law has been after all along. – [...]
Where your wallet is — so should your time be
Growing up, our youth pastor used to remind us, “You can tell where a person’s heart is by looking at their checkbook. For where your treasure and money are — so is your heart.” At the time, I scanned my checkbook and it was easy to tell — Chick-fil-A was where my heart was. (They [...]
Where is your treasure?
Where do you hide (and find) your treasure? It’s obvious, isn’t it? The place where your treasure is, is the place you will most want to be, and end up being. – Jesus (Matthew 6:20 MSG) It’s a simple truth, regardless of your religious affiliation. You’re going to spend your time and money where your [...]
How much is my clutter costing me? (A conversation)
After Monday’s post about the cost of cluttered space, my friend Thomas and I have been having a brief conversation over e-mail about the topic. I thought it was a worth while conversation and Thomas agreed to let me share it here. TM: This makes sense but only works if you intend to use the [...]
Saving money at home
Guest post from Rachel Whitmire. Originally posted at the browneyedblessings.blogspot.com. I made my bi-monthly bread shopping trip earlier this week and was thinking about some of the things I do to save money. As most people know, I’m a stay-at-home-mom which means we only have one income. And, if you’ve been paying any attention at [...]
An interview with Satan
Regardless of your thoughts on faith, Satan and the afterlife, this video from LifeChurch.tv makes some interesting points about how easily the love of money can distract us from the things that really matter in life. What really matters to you today? What’s distracting you from it today?
Five questions with Damien Olenslager
1. What does living simply mean to you? Simple living means understanding that time is a non-renewable resource. It means understanding the trade-offs between spending money on stuff or on experiences. Realizing that lasting happiness comes from creativity, creation, and building relationships, not from rampant consumption. 2. Your blog focuses primarily on personal finance and [...]
