Keep Christ Out of Christmas Too!
We are all used to hearing the rallying cry of “Keep Christ in Christmas” at this time of year. But what happens on December 26th? What do we do to…
We are all used to hearing the rallying cry of “Keep Christ in Christmas” at this time of year. But what happens on December 26th? What do we do to…
When you think of the link between faith and finances there are several ways to view it. The most common way is to simply ignore it. After all, we earned…
The Gospel reading yesterday always confused me, until I really concentrated on the details. Luke 16:1-13 tells the story of “The Dishonest Steward.” To summarize, a steward was fired because…
I am sure all of you reading this have run into the situation where you are sitting comfortably in your car at a stoplight. You are singing along with the…
Being part of a financial ministry is challenging sometimes due to the mission of "walking the talk.” If I'm going to lead a Bible study designed to help parishioners get…
It’s hard to believe, but Christmas is only weeks away. Seeing the first Advent candle lit in Church this past Sunday reminds us all to focus on the real reason…
First, I have to give my daughter credit for this post. She was required to write an essay on this topic and it got me thinking about it, too. Stewardship…
In last week’s blog post, we discussed the importance of reaching out to trusted advisors, friends, and loved ones to receive wise counsel. This sense of community is one key…
When considering discretionary categories in our Spending Plan, entertainment, like clothing, tends to get a little out of control. I am as guilty as anyone when I say I don't…
From the moment we first enter the workforce, we are told to begin preparing for our retirement. Indeed, given today’s economic state and the spending and saving habits of Americans,…