Sonshine for your soul
Posted in money on Oct 7th, 2014
There was an article on the Internet yesterday that described the financial struggles that many Baby Boomer retirees are encountering now because of past misplaced priorities.
It is an article that confirms the housing strategy that Lori and I want to have in place whenever our retirement day comes.
As I recall, retired couples who have […]
Posted in money on Apr 16th, 2014
Many of you are relieved today because you made the deadline for filing your tax return.
It’s an annual ordeal that nobody would classify as “fun” yet we accept that it is part of living in a governed nation.
Many people portray themselves as wealthy but their tax return proves otherwise.
The reverse is true, of course, […]
Posted in money on Oct 7th, 2011
It’s a verse Dave Ramsey would love.
Dave, of course, is the well-known promoter of faith-based frugal living that resists debt and restricts splurging.
His books and videos have been read and seen by millions.
Some of you are better off now financially because you’ve applied the Bible-based principles he’s shared.
Here’s the verse from today’s One-Year Bible […]
Posted in money on Feb 23rd, 2011
A Latin term I learned in graduate seminary was ex nihilo. It means “from nothing” and is used by theologians to describe God’s creation of the universe.
In essence, using the phrase shows a recognition of God’s omnipotence in that He made something out of nothing, simply by willing it into existence.
He spoke the intent […]
Posted in money on Feb 8th, 2011
It wasn’t until yesterday morning that I realized just how ignorant I am about America’s lust for gambling.
I knew, of course, that millions of people would bet on the Super Bowl. I’ve never done such a thing, but at least I recognize the competitive allure of trying to win something by chance […]
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Martin Drummond