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Spending Too Much

Part of the Getting Along Without Getting a Loan Series Getting Along Without Getting a Loan Spending Too Much Soaring Price Panic Satisfying Lifestyle Series About: Managing Money 1. The problem defined Without getting too close-up-and-personal, many would confess that part of the financial problems their families have are connected to the living-on-two-salaries phenomenon that …

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God’s Big Idea About Finances

Many people mistake the idea of financial freedom. They see it as meaning financial independence, applying it to people who have built up enough assets or income stream to work when they want, vacation where they want and buy what they want.

Young newlywed couple dancing at sunrise against the scenic backdrop of a huge canyon and many floating hot air balloons

Idealizing Love, Romance and the Opposite Sex

What causes someone to idealize love, romance and a mate?

The Origins of False Guilt

The Origins of False Guilt

I, like many other earnest people of faith, spent the first half of my church life trying to avoid displeasing my pastor instead of pleasing God.

Workplace Conflict: One Woman’s Story

Sleepless nights, headaches, stomach pain can all result from unresolved conflicts at work.

Cure for Feeling Real Guilt

This prideful man just doesn’t want to come clean and admit he made a mistake. So he plays word games.

Family Ties: When Conflict Strikes Close to Home

Domineering in-laws, wayward teens or jealous stepchildren can turn any happy home into a war zone.

Your Time Apart – Making it Through and Back

Here are some tips for thriving during, and after, your spouse’s absence.

A Dollar and a Dream

Part of the Seniors and Gambling Series Seniors and Gambling A Dollar and a Dream Why Seniors Gamble Help and Hope: Gambling Isn’t About Money After All Series About: Abuse and Addiction From there thousands of retired men and women begin a slow descent into compulsive gambling, a behavior that affects the gambler, his or …

Far Horizons of Forgiveness

Our life has been shaped in part by people, groups and ideologies which we will never see or understand.

Story: Marrying Later in Life

The Vaughans and Elliotts understand better than most about the frustration of waiting to find a mate.

Tips and Tools for Healthy Conflict Resolution

Conflict is everywhere—in your home, workplace, church and community. Your response could make or break the relationship.

Family putting money in a piggy bank

Battling the Monthly Budget

Operating without a financial strategy may create financial disaster. Here’s how to battle the monthly budget.

Becoming a Parent

Becoming a Parent

The nine months from conception to birth will change your life forever. We’re here to help you prepare for this exciting new adventure.

Budget Busters, Part 2

Keep monthly expenses like housing, food and transportation from breaking the bank each month.

Woman coping with an emotionally abusive marriage

Healing the Emotionally Abusive Marriage

Emotional abuse within marriage is never God’s will. It is possible to break the cycle of abuse within your marriage and to experience God’s restoration.

Story: Reconciling Budget Differences

Scott was a money saver. Tiffany was a weekend spender. Can marriage survive a financial tug of war? How one couple worked through their financial differences.

Developing a Job Search Strategy

Looking to make a career change? Develop a strategy to ensure this stressful time will benefit you and your family

Learning Contentment

One of the great mysteries of Christianity is contentment. What we must learn is that contentment is not something that’s found; it is an attitude.

Achieving Financial Harmony

With credit card debt at an all time high, property values plummeting, and consumer costs skyrocketing, is financial harmony even possible?