-
8 Ways to Add to Your Library Without Breaking the Bank
I know this is shocking, but I love books! I love challenging myself by reading books, and I have a goal to read 50 this year. (I’m a little behind the “pace” needed, but I’m trying.) Buying books, though, is expensive. And, if you are like me, and love to build a real library, the amount of money you could spend could be overwhelming. Also, without a little self-control, we bibliophiles can harm our family’s budget by just buying and buying and buying some more. I want to share some ways you can add books to your library without crippling your financial future to do so. (And, by the way,…
-
Friday Links Roundup: Focus Press Edition
I am a big fan of Focus Press. We subscribe to think magazine, and we have bought subscriptions to their magazines for others as gifts in the past. I am also a big fan of the other materials they produce and/or endorse. think is a magazine that causes me to “push pause” on my other reading when it comes. I love each article, and have been honored to have about a half dozen articles published by them, as well. This Sunday, my Bible class will begin listening to Joe Wells’ new CD set, “Functional Dysfunction,” which is produced by Focus Press. It is a series about how our society is…
-
5 Reasons We Try to Follow Dave Ramsey’s Baby Steps
If you have read our blog for very long, you know that we are big fans of Dave Ramsey. We own two of his books (Financial Peace Revisited and The Total Money Makeover), have been to a live event, led a Financial Peace University class at Lebanon Road, and I also listen to the podcast each day. Beyond just “knowing” the stuff, we also try to follow his plan. [If you are unfamiliar with Ramsey’s “Baby Steps” plan, here is a great overview.] There are many ways to handle money, but we like Ramsey’s plan. Here are 5 reasons why. 1. The approach is common sense based, and has a…
-
Friday Links Roundup: FPU Edition
If you’ve read this blog often at all, you know that Leah and I are big fans of Dave Ramsey’s “Baby Steps.” We are using those steps and a lot of prayer to do things God’s way with money. Sunday, we will begin teaching a Financial Peace University class here at Lebanon Road. About 15 members are involved, and we hope to do this every few months for other members. Please pray that this class will help many learn how to handle money God’s way! On to the links for this week. 1. Today is September 11, and many are taking a few moments to reflect on the events of…
