Keeping a close eye on kids when they’re supposed to be in the pool is an essential part of pool safety (see Parts 1 & 2). But how do you keep them safe when they aren’t supposed to be in the pool? The best way to do so is to set up barriers. That’s the […]
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What’s Good About Giving While You’re in Debt
Taking strides toward getting out of debt is a good thing. Learning to discipline your spending in order to prevent further or future indebtedness is even better. But giving even while you’re in the process of achieving those good goals: That’s the best. Yes, I understand the arguments; they make sense on a calculator. But […]
What Do You Want for Christmas?
If you’re a parent, you probably hear that question directed toward your kids dozens of times during the Christmas season. But you probably don’t hear it directed toward you all that often. But you do want, don’t you? I know I do. All. Too. Much. Maybe the more significant question is “What do you do […]
‘Tis the Season – for More Debt?
There’s a price tag associated with “the most wonderful time of the year,” and an increasing number of Americans find the financial pressures associated with the holidays outweighing any “warm fuzzies” they might experience. In fact, nearly half of adults would rather skip Christmas altogether. Even still, many plan to spend the same this year […]
More Creative Giving Strategies for Christians
Maybe giving generously and creatively comes naturally to you — but maybe it doesn’t. For those of us who are more goal-oriented or simply want to really make a splash with exceptional giving, we can use creativity and competition to help evoke those feelings of excitement and provide an extra opportunity for God’s grace to […]
Creative Giving Strategies for Christians
While we may realize that God loves it when we give and serve Him “cheerfully” or “with gladness,” we don’t always do that, do we? (2 Corinthians 9:7, Psalms 100:2) While Scripture teaches us how not to give — “grudgingly, or of necessity” — it also describes it as our duty (Malachi 3:8). If you’re […]
Electronic Giving for when Tragedies Strike
The typhoon in the Philippines. The earthquake in Haiti. In recent years, our world has been plagued with disasters that leave thousands of people in need. Charities and aid organizations, many driven by their faith in Christ, have risen to the cause of helping those people get the basic food, clean water, shelter, and clothing […]
Do You Give in Order To Receive?
If you’re like me, you might have felt (more than) a little bit insulted at such a question — or at least you would have been if it were posed to you by someone you know personally. I would have felt the same way a year or two ago, but God used a seemingly small […]
The Cure for Covetousness, Part 2
When we take our covetousness seriously, we can achieve victory over it. Evaluate Your Longings “I craved, I desired, I thought about, and arranged my life around _____.” What goes in the blank, in your life? For the author of Made to Crave, it was food. For you, it may be something else — certain […]