I am quite convinced that liberals in our country want to expand the underclass of citizens who depend upon the federal government for their sustenance. When I hear politicians such as Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid, and Barack Obama express their concern for the middle class, I hear a desire to expand the ranks of the [...]
Posts Tagged ‘personal finances’
Financial freedom
Posted in Debt, Finances, tagged contentment, Credit cards, Debt, personal finances on August 2, 2010 | 2 Comments »
“I’ve got to have it now!” is the self-indulgent demand of our day, and countless individuals and families have the debt to prove it. Taking trips and buying products they really cannot afford, these folks find themselves in financial bondage. Thanks to easy credit and a lack of self-discipline, many Christians find themselves in such [...]
Our greatest joy
Posted in Credit cards, Finances, glory of God, tagged contentment, Credit cards, Debt, godliness, personal finances on June 29, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
At its most basic level, life is lived according to what gives one the most pleasure. Credit card companies certainly realize this. I once received within a credit card statement three perforated checks on a sheet with the heading “It’s Nice to Have Options.” Isn’t it nice to know that your credit card company is [...]
One’s Reputation and the Gospel
Posted in Debt, gospel, tagged Debt, good works, personal finances, reputation on September 14, 2009 |
Proverbs 22:1 reminds us, “A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold.” Character matters. How a Christian lives, particularly among unbelievers, is an issue of no little concern. Think about how a person handles his finances. That person is building a reputation among unbelievers. [...]
“But God will provide . . .”
Posted in Credit cards, Debt, Finances, Self-deception, Self-discipline, tagged contentment, Credit cards, Debt, personal finances on April 3, 2009 | 1 Comment »
How many times have you heard someone say, “Well, the Lord will provide”? It is true that God provides many things. He brings the warmth of the sun and the refreshing of the rain upon the just and the unjust. He guides the steps of his followers so that they walk according to his will. [...]
Credit card debt and a tightening economy
Posted in Credit cards, Debt, Finances, tagged contentment, Credit cards, Debt, personal finances on July 1, 2008 |
An Associated Press report, “Credit Card Borrowing Limits Reduced for Tens of Thousands of Consumers,” reveals a growing problem for many Americans: Just as Americans grow more reliant on credit cards to help pay monthly bills, they’re being hit with a one-two punch: Card companies are reducing borrowing limits for tens of thousands of consumers, [...]
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