Uptown Resturant Week 2009

For those of you who like to experience fine dining, but don’t have the money–this is your day.  On September 18-27, numerous uptown resturants in Charlotte, NC have teamed up to offer 3 course meals for only $35!  Resturants include:   Morton’s Steakhouse, Capital Grille, and McCormick & Schmick’s, just to name a few.  They have [...]

Money & Marriage: 7 lessons I have learned so far

By Bob Lotich 1. Money issues need to be talked about Many people try to avoid subjects (or really anything) they don’t like or are afraid of. You have to face the giants. If your finances are a mess, you have to face up to the truth. How can you expect to move a mountain [...]

How Much Money Does a Christian Need?

This is a tough question to answer because it is different for every person, but I like to think that the answer for most of us should be “a lot”. The reason shouldn’t be to squander as much money as we can in our lifetimes, but should be to be good stewards with what we’ve [...]

The Test

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The Test By Sherrie Coronas The stunning, unexpected words ricocheted through my mind like a bullet in a tin can. Bursts of unwanted adrenalin made it difficult to think straight and impossible to form complete sentences. “Uh ha.,” I said with air that just barely escaped from my throat as it slowly swelled to a [...]

Keep the Top Up: Materialism and Christianity

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This is a guest post from Bill Provenzano who is a 20‐year veteran commodity trader of the CME. He is also the founder of Upside Breakout, a biblically based coaching and mentoring program for Christian stock and commodity traders. Find out more at ChristianTradingCoach.com. I used to love going to the underground parking garage of [...]

5 Lessons from the Garden about Fruit Bearing

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The Fruit of the Spirit by Bob Lotich Who doesn’t want to be more loving, joyful, at peace, patient, kind, full of goodness, faithful, gentle, and self-controlled? Each of those are the fruit that the Bible says we should be bearing (John 15:16). I know I would love to see each one of those more [...]

Andrea’s Beau

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While reading a blog devoted to hair care, I ran across the company Andrea’s Beau.  She specializes in hair ornaments for women and girls and I was blown away by her beautiful creations.  Her intricate, detailed handywork would be a treasure for anyone desiring that special piece for that special occassion.  With a background deeply [...]

Do the Math:Debit Card Users Beware

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As consumers everywhere tighten their belts due to the looming economic recession and the credit crunch banks have found another way to prey on already strapped, unsuspecting consumers.  Banks all over the country are imposing higher checking fees and almost criminal overdraft fees on account holders. According to a report released in USA Today, banks [...]

Disgruntled Servant or a Commpassionate Captive?

Disgruntled Servant or a Compassionate Captive? II Kings 5:1-4 Now Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honorable, because by him the LORD had given deliverance unto Syria: he was also a mighty man in valour, but he was a leper. And the Syrians [...]

Ways to Save Money on Vacation

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Well ladies, summer has finally arrived!  Now that Memorial Day has come and gone, most kids are out of school, the sun is beaming on our backs, and the scent of charcoal is in the air–summer has begun.  During these tight economic times, we still want to travel and enjoy the summer.  Here are some [...]