I recently wrote a post about money, why it's important to manage money, and also recommended a fantastic book by Dave Ramsey about money. I realize that some of you may want to learn more about personal finance and give your fiscal muscles a work out, so I decided to put together this post of some of the best personal finance blogs and websites out there. Here are … [Read more...]
To Have Justice, You Must Have Truth
Recently, a former college football coach was found guilty of sexually molesting numerous teenage boys. What made the story even more disgusting (and sad), was that other coaches and members of the college faculty knew about the incidents and didn't follow up on the case. (Including coaching legend, Joe Paterno.) The coaching staff and faculty knew what was going on - that … [Read more...]
The Plan to Become Financially Ripped
Joe and Cindy were a couple like many couples. They had gone to college (which they paid for with student loans), purchased a car (with which they had monthly payments), and had loads of credit card debt. They weren't saving for retirement yet, but figured that they would get to that "eventually." They ran into a couple of issues recently. They had wanted to adopt a child, … [Read more...]
Is “Spending Time with God” the Most Important Thing to God?
Many Christians believe that the most important thing a Christian can do is to "spend time with God." This usually consists of devoting 30-60 minutes a day to reading one's bible, praying, and - if one likes - journaling. Some Christians refer to this as "devotions," "devotional time, " or "quiet time." Everywhere I go I hear Christians talk about how important it is to … [Read more...]
4 Lessons Steve Jobs Taught Us About Life and Work
Steve Jobs, the former CEO and Co-founder of Apple who died this October, has influenced millions of people all around the world through his products and presentations, and as a person. And although I never met the man, he has certainly influenced and impacted my life. Much could be said about such an innovative, influential, and inspiring man. (And much has been said by … [Read more...]
Eat an Orange Today and Learn Something New About Relationships
When you eat an orange, you have to peel away the outer layer in order to get to the tasty nutritious part. It takes work and is often messy, but it is only once the layer is peeled off that the orange can be enjoyed. (Try eating an orange like an apple - peel on and everything - and you'll be extremely dissatisfied.) This is the same with relationships. We all crave … [Read more...]
Can I Be An NBA Player and Still Be in Ministry?
Today I heard that a guy was trying out to be an NBA player, but then God called him into ministry, so he stopped trying to become an NBA play and instead became a pastor. Because ministry is being a pastor, not a pro basketball player, right? Is ministry a select "calling" for only a few Christians? Could this guy not serve God as an NBA basketball player? Did he have to … [Read more...]