When the water heater breaks……..

That was our experience this past weekend at 11:30pm Saturday.  We were going to bed and for some unknown reason, my husband heads into the computer room.  He stepped on part of the carpet and noticed that it was wet.  He checked it out further and determined that the water heater was leaking. When I [...]

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When things get tough at work

It seems as if my employer continues to place more and more demands and responsibilities on my plate.  Today I was given yet one more responsibility and of course my attitude wasn’t one of joy and roses to say the least. But when I talked about my situation to a couple of the older folks who grew [...]

Money Carnival

Our post on Expense Categories was included in the 29th Money Hack Carnival!!!.  Check out the list of all the articles from other financial blogs at LivingAlmostLarge!

Giving

Luke 6:38 Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over shall men give into your bosom.  For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. (KJV) Friends, this life was meant to be lived through faith in the [...]

10 Things Learned About Money ARTICLE

I read a great article on Bible Money Matters blog a few days ago.  Check it out:  10 Things I have learned about money!

Financial Picture Before Marriage – Part 2

Charlotte and I were discussing how each of us started out with debt in our marriages.  Part of my experience is the opposite of her and Mike.  My husband and I discussed finances early in our relationship.  At the time, my husband worked for a evangelism/discipleship ministry.  His supervisor was not only his spiritual mentor but also [...]