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Is Your Debt Out Of Control? PDF Print E-mail

For some Debt is a temporary inconvenience while readjusting priorities.  For others it is the result of an unavoidable but temporary life situation.  But for some debt is a compulsive problem.  One that does not require advise on wise spending, but intervention to change a deep problem.  Debtors Anonymous has the following 15 question quiz to see if you are a compulsive debtor.

 
Managing God's Money PDF Print E-mail
Imageby Randy Alcorn

Considering everything else God could have told us that we really want to know, why did He say more about how we are to view and handle money and possessions than about nearly any other single thing? It's because the everyday choices we make regarding money and possessions—which affect nearly everything we do—are of eternal consequence.

 
Pay Down Credit Cards PDF Print E-mail

ImageChristmas memories have come and gone.  For some the memories have been replaced with credit card debt.  Have you ever wondered what difference extra payments make?  Here is a simple calculator that will help you see the savings you will realize for by increasing your monthly payments:

 
Christmas Greed PDF Print E-mail

Are your kids consumer junkies, expecting their next big “fix” this Christmas?  As Christians we should be celebrating Christ’s birth, not using this holiday as an excuse for indulgence.  Here are a few suggestions to help stave off the greed:

 
7 Deadly Sins PDF Print E-mail
Maybe it's because of the upcoming holidays and the numerous articles and ads touting the must-have gifts of the season. But I've been thinking a lot about the 7 deadly sins lately, specifically greed and envy.
 
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