He Provides (Even When We Least Expect It)

This fall, I faced the toughest situation of my life. I felt like I was falling apart at the seams. It seemed like every area of my life was crumbling, from my faith to my finances. I did something dangerous, something I’m pretty ashamed to admit: I stopped praying. I...

The Art of Cutting Back

It’s a lot easier to say we’re going to cut corners than it is to actually do it. But if life takes a temporary downturn, it might be necessary to make a few minor tweaks to the budget. Although I’m not a proponent for any specific grocery store, product, or service,...

Miracle at Pet Smart

5 Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon.6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 7 Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds...

A Budget App that Works for Us

We knew something had to change. We didn’t have a lot of money stress, yet I couldn’t tell you exactly where our dollars were going. I knew our overall budget but the everyday groceries, postage, and (oops!) milk money for school just slipped through. We bought what...

Summer Reading

Summer is fast approaching. Soon there will be long lazy days at the lake with nothing to do but apply sunscreen and read a good book. It is time to put a summer reading list together! As a financial planner, of course I would recommend a book about managing your...