Seeing the Opportunity Costs of Your Spending

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I can safely say that we all have limited resources, so at some point we’re going to run out of money before we run out of desires.  So, for every item we decide to buy, another lands on the scrap heap of unaffordable dreams.  The value of the item that was sacrificed is considered to…

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Moody Radio Interview – Living Paycheck to Paycheck

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Statistics show that almost 60% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck and have less than $500 in savings.  Those individuals are in a position where a single unexpected expense will force them to take on debt and commit their futures to someone else other than God.  We need to explore how to end that…

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Moody Radio Interview – Stewardship in the Church

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What does stewardship inside the local church body look like?  What are the benefits of giving through our local church?  How should members of the church develop a habit of giving?  Those are questions we address in this interview.  The following recording is from “Mornings with Kelli and Steve” on Moody Radio Indiana (97.9 FM).…

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Moody Radio Interview – Teaching Our Children To Handle Money

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Financial decisions give us an opportunity to speak spiritual truths into the lives of our children.  Are we taking advantage of those discussion opportunities and are we setting an example we want our kids to imitate?  You can read the full article on this topic here.  The following recording is from “Mornings with Kelli and…

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Teaching Our Children to Handle Money

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Our children are one of the most important resources God has given us to steward and we shouldn’t take the responsibility of raising them lightly.  We’re told in Ephesians 6:4 to “bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.”  While every day brings with it a myriad of teaching moments in our…

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Moody Radio Interview – Credit Scores

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Should we be concerned about our credit scores?  What if we have no plans to ever take on more debt?  Whether we like it or not, credit scores and credit history impact more aspects of our lives than just our ability to take on new debt.  Part of financial stewardship involves managing our credit records. …

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Moody Radio Interview – Gambling – Is It A Harmless Entertainment?

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Is gambling really that different from other forms of entertainment and how is it any different than investing?  Gambling is the topic of this week’s interview.  You can read the full article on gambling here.  The following recording is from “Mornings with Kelli” on Moody Radio Indiana (97.9 FM). For more information on Moody Radio, go…

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Gambling: Many Sins Rolled Into One Activity

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On the surface, gambling appears to be a fun activity that appeals to people for a variety of reasons.  For some, gambling provides a source of entertainment.  For others, it provides hope for a better life.  Regardless of what aspect of gambling is appealing, at its core it is the manifestation of many sins against…

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Moody Radio Interview – Saving

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Are we saving money for God’s glory or our own?  That’s an important question to ask as we attempt to guard our hearts.  God-honoring saving is the topic of this week’s interview.  You can read the related article on saving here.  The following recording is from “Mornings with Kelli and Linda” on Moody Radio Indiana (97.9…

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Moody Radio Interview – Teaching Our Children to Handle Money

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What are you teaching your children about God in the way you’re handling money or instructing them to manage their own money?  That was the topic of this week’s interview.  The following recording is from “Mornings with Kelli and Linda” on Moody Radio Indiana (97.9 FM). You can read the corresponding article here. For more…

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