5 Psalms for When You’re Struggling to Make Ends Meet
March 18th, 2016

5 Psalms for When You’re Struggling to Make Ends Meet

Nicholas Hemming

Financial stress feels different than other kinds of stress, doesn’t it? It’s a fear-inducing blend of “what am I going to do?” with “I’ve completely lost control.” Have you been here before? When you go the grocery store, you feel torn between the food you want your ...

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4 Prayers for When You Feel Trapped by Your Finances
February 26th, 2016

4 Prayers for When You Feel Trapped by Your Finances

Nicholas Hemming

If you’re anything like me, you have big aspirations in life. You’re dying to visit London, Rio, Cape Town and a dozen other locations around the world. You have a list of hobbies—from skiing to gardening—you’re excited to finally master. And you can’t wait to buy a new, larger ...

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5 Bible Verses for When You Fear Your Financial Future
January 8th, 2016

5 Bible Verses for When You Fear Your Financial Future

Nicholas Hemming

I’ve come to realize that I’ll never have complete control of my finances. I’ve set savings goals, invested my excess income and tried tirelessly to stick to my monthly budget. But no matter how much I plan, something always goes awry. And no matter how carefully I manage my ...

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5 Prayers for When You Lose Control of Your Money
November 19th, 2015

5 Prayers for When You Lose Control of Your Money

Nicholas Hemming

A family member once described money as a tool. “It will take you wherever you want, but it won’t replace you as the driver, ” he said. While I agree with the sentiment of this quote, it provides little assurance when money is tight. Sometimes, your children ...

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4 Prayers for When You’re Living Paycheck to Paycheck
September 10th, 2015

4 Prayers for When You’re Living Paycheck to Paycheck

Nicholas Hemming

As you pay your bills, you get that familiar sinking feeling. Your expenses—groceries, mortgage, car payments, gas, clothes for the kids—add up quickly. Next month we’ll have more wiggle room, you think. But as you click “submit” on your last bill, you wonder if you’re just ...

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Trusting God When You’re Overwhelmed With Debt
March 20th, 2015

Trusting God When You’re Overwhelmed With Debt

Sarah Ortiz

Nobody likes debt. Although healthy debt management can open doors to success and security, it also has the potential to get out of control quickly, sometimes becoming a burden that feels unmanageable. I remember my very first credit card. I turned 18 during my senior year of high ...

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How to Pay the Bills Without Feeling Despair
March 10th, 2015

How to Pay the Bills Without Feeling Despair

Nicholas Hemming

Life often feels like a checklist of paying bills and meeting budgets. Just when you have a grasp on the big ticket items—rent, mortgage, car payments—all the little details become increasingly prominent. Phone bills grow, insurance premiums rise and utilities become harder to manage, leaving you searching for the ...

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5 Prayers for When You’re Down to Your Last Dollar
February 10th, 2015

5 Prayers for When You’re Down to Your Last Dollar

Jennica Stevens

Your bank account is empty. You’ve checked under all the couch cushions for extra change, picked up extra shifts at work and put off buying anything that you didn’t absolutely need. But, until the next pay check, you are in a pretty tight place. It’s at times like ...

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