Ads and commercials constantly bombard us with the idea that we deserve this car or that vacation. If we want it, we should just buy it. Right? I think the national credit card debt speaks to the fact that people just can’t bring themselves to say no. Even young newlyweds often do not limit themselves—they…
Each January, the President of the United States addresses the citizens of our country to report on the political, economic, and social issues facing our nation. He will also pitch his identified solutions, and lay out an agenda to lead the country in a more positive, healthy, and unified direction. In addition to being a…
Often in marriages one person assumes control the finances. They pay the bills, watch the accounts, and retain all of the money know how. In our family that is my wife, Treva. She willingly takes on that task, and it definitely helps us split the workload of family responsibilities. One of the pitfalls, however, is…
It’s no secret that money is one of the top areas of conflict in marriage, but our modern culture often fails to recognize one of the underlying roots of this tension: the husband’s role as a financial provider. Women today have more vocational options than ever: staying at home as a full-time mom, pursuing a…
Summertime means prime wedding season, and if you are preparing to head down the aisle as a June bride, congratulations! It’s one of the most exciting times of life, and it deserves to be celebrated. I am amazed when I read the Old Testament to see that tucked between other stipulations such as dietary and…
