Does the Lord care, former procrastinators, about how we handle practical things? He gives us abilities, brains, and much latitude in exercising dominion in our spheres. He entrusts things to our care. At the same time, He wants us to seek His wisdom. He’s made us stewards who need the Master’s oversight. When I realized…
“There’s no will.” These words, former procrastinators, can cause dismay for family and friends. They can usher in lengthy legal problems. They can hinder the grief process when folks are hurting. It’s thoughtful to prepare a will because it simply helps others. It’s part of being a faithful steward. If you think you have nothing…
A financially responsible friend, former procrastinators, discovered after her husband passed away that she could not use their credit card. What had she not known? What do I not know about the terms of our accounts? How about you? Credit cards call for diligent stewardship. To avoid being caught in an awkward and unintended spot…
No doubt, former procrastinators, you too, have fumbled through your purse or a pile of papers looking for a receipt so you can return an expensive item. It’s frustrating. It’s also avoidable with a filing system that works for you and your family. We finally went searching for one and found what works for us. …
Maybe it’s you, former procrastinators, maybe it’s your husband who pays the bills. But both should know how and be familiar enough with your personal system that either could step in and do the job if necessary. Even with many things on auto – pay these days, there’s still much to be aware of. Could…
Ever said, former procrastinators, “I know it’s here somewhere. It has to be”? That’s a woeful cry we can avoid if we learn which documents our household should have in hand and gather them into a suitable place. One year for Christmas I asked my husband for the gift of a book put out by…
There are skilled people, former procrastinators, whom the Lord has called and equipped to guide Christians in the area of financial responsibility. Because these folks have a biblical perspective of managing God’s resources, they help us understand the principles involved and how to apply them in our personal situations. A good friend, gifted in this…
Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest.
Proverbs 6:6-8
. . . you have put off the old man with his deeds, and have put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him.
Colossians 3:9-10