FPU: Buyer Beware

FPU: Buyer Beware

How often do you find yourself with a commercial jingle stuck in your head? There’s a reason those jingles are so catchy. Companies are constantly competing for our money, and the best companies spend significant time and money studying our habits and developing...
FPU: Dumping Debt

FPU: Dumping Debt

“You need a credit card to rent a car or to make purchases online.” “Car payments are a way of life, and you’ll always have one.” “You need to take out a credit card or car loan to build up your credit score.” “Debt is a tool...
FPU: Cash Flow Planning

FPU: Cash Flow Planning

Have you ever reached the end of the month and asked “Where did all my money go?” Me too. This week we are getting into the heart of Financial Peace: budgeting! Creating and sticking to a budget allows us to tell our money where to go, instead of wondering where it...
FPU: Relating with Money

FPU: Relating with Money

Why do we turn to the Bible for financial guidance? Because our personal financial plan is about more than an abstract mathematical concept; it’s about us and our behaviors. Money is emotional and relational, and our spiritual life undoubtedly affects our finances.  ...
Spiritual Practices: Palms Up, Palms Down

Spiritual Practices: Palms Up, Palms Down

We each face challenges through out our week that keep us from entering into worship with God. For the ministry spouse it could play out a little like this… Moments before worship begins each Sunday the role and expectations of the pastor’s spouse can be all over the...