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Life, Meaning, & Money

According to philosopher Jacob Needleman, understanding one’s relationship to money is key to discovering meaning and purpose in one’s life. Click here to read Jurriaan Kamp’s interview with Needleman from odewire. (Photo by used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)

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Renewed Consumer Confidence Leaves Frugality Behind

As the economy shows some hopeful signs of rebound, a new study finds that Americans are leaving their new frugality behind in favor of old ways. Click here to read the article by David Mielach posted on the MNN website. (Photo by 401K used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)

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Financial Fitness in 2012

Here’s a great way to begin the new year! How about a 30-day challenge to address your financial fitness? A new activity will be posted each day to help you become more financial fit in 2012. Click here to read more about the GOOD 30-day Challenge: Get Financially Fit. (Photo by purpleslog used under Creative… Read more»

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Journey from Debt to God

Click here to read Blogger Travis Pizel’s story about how God became more important to him during his family’s journey out of debt. Pizel grew up attending a Lutheran school and church every Sunday, but it wasn’t until a financial crisis hit that his faith strengthened, bringing him closer to God. (Photo by Kim Scarborough… Read more»

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A Complicated Lesson in Loss

Financial pro Carl Richards lost his house during the housing bubble collapse. More importantly, this loss affected his family and his business. What he learned is a valuable stewardship and life lesson worth sharing. Read his story in The New York Times by clicking here. (Photo by respres used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)

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This “Magic” Ingredient Prevents Empty Pockets

Click here to read Trent Hamm’s reflection on what is really needed to exercise sound money management and prevent empty pockets. It’s called spending less than one earns, and one magic ingredient makes this recipe for success work. It may sound simple, but as Trent notes, it’s a lot harder to do. Photo by Daniel… Read more»

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Congregational Discernment and Stewardship

The spiritual practice of discernment may be a useful tool for congregations when it comes to matters of stewardship of money. Check out this article by spiritual director Teresa Blythe on the Patheos website. (Photo by hickory hardscrabble used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)

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Playing by the “Rules” of Money Management

Do you play by the “rules” of sound money management, or do you choose to go “rogue” with your finances. Sound stewardship is a freeing experience based on understanding and applying tried and true rules. Read this blog post by Joe Sangl and see where you stand. (Photo by ToGa Wanderings used under Creative Commons… Read more»

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Feeling a Pinch in the Parish?

If so, you are not alone. According to this article by Ron Scherer posted on The Christian Science Monitor’s website, “not since at least 1960 has the US standard of living fallen so fast for so long.” With the average American having $1,315 less in disposable income, church budgets are taking a hit, too.  Solid… Read more»

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The New Financial Reality

It is fact that our children are not destined to inherit our standard of living and financial ease. Trent Hamm, author and blogger, runs a series of numbers in response to a reader’s question that show the extent of how our financial situation has changed and the present and future generations face. The question is… Read more»