Little Wife truly didn’t intend to cause so much embarrassment and discomfort to Big Man. She had a good heart and was only trying to be as helpful and loving as possible. But sometimes things happen…. It was a sunny morning and Little Wife was preparing the breakfast for Big Man. He enjoyed his handheld…
As believers in Jesus Christ, one of the best things to believe (and know with all of our heart) is that after He was crucified, He rose from the dead three days later. That’s where the comfort and the hope comes from. Because Jesus conquered death and the grave, God the Father was pleased with…
When the abuser dies, what do we feel? What are we supposed to feel? Is there a right answer? Is there more than one answer? Does God have any answers? Is it a time for grief or is it a time for relief that the abuse is over? Can we feel both at the same…
Many women ask if they really need a Will if they don’t own any property. The answer is “yes!” Wills are about who or what you value. You want to make sure all of your possessions go to your proper heirs. You don’t want the Probate Court to decide it for you. You don’t…
20 Just then a woman who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years came up behind him and touched the edge of his cloak. 21 She said to herself, “If I only touch his cloak, I will be healed.” 22 Jesus turned and saw her. “Take heart, daughter,” he said, “your faith has healed you.” And the…
76% of people live paycheck to paycheck, almost 8 out of 10 people 64% of people can’t pay for a $1,000 emergency Another goal for our financial well-being is setting up a savings plan for future needs, both short-term and long-term. Instead of reaching for a credit card every time there is an emergency, it’s…
Paying off debt is not the only reason we need to find margin in our budget. We all have things we need to save for such replacing our car, projects in our home or take a vacation. The following are ideas of ways to save and earn money that were previously posted on the FOCUS…
The majority of people have 24% of their income going towards consumer debt We need to come to the realization that expenses over 100% of our income are not sustainable. Something to ask yourself, “Is my spending in line with my financial goals, vision and values as a Christ follower?” Everything we have are gifts…
To achieve your financial goals, you have to put a plan in place. Having a spending plan is the best way to achieve the goals you have set and you may discover new goals you want to put in place. I like the spending plan that is referred to as Zero Balance Budgeting. You put…
Little Wife set her empty wine glass on the kitchen table and gazed sadly out the window at the falling snow. The weak mid-January sunlight filtered through the cold clouds barely reaching the ground before dissolving into another gray afternoon. “Well,” she thought to herself, “If I’ve had one glass of wine and broken my…