“The wise store up choice food and olive oil.” – Proverbs 21:20
On the day I graduated from college, I came out with a Bachelor of Music degree, an eagerness to hit the real world—and not an ounce of debt. Don’t get me wrong. Like caffeine, cold medicine, and laxatives, student loans can be a blessing when used judiciously. But when you… Read More »How I Made It Through College Without Student Loans
In my last post, Why Christian Teens Should Embrace Minimalism, I laid out a few reasons for why breaking free of the “stuff” you cling to is a good idea. So let’s get down to practical matters: how Christian teens can embrace minimalism. But first… What Minimalism is NOT The… Read More »4 Simple Steps to Minimalism for Christian Teens
Ever watched an episode of Hoarders? How many times did you think, “Boy, how can someone even live in those conditions?!” Maybe you’re like me and the second you switched off the TV, you went through your own bedroom and hauled a bag of stuff to the curb—just to be… Read More »Why Christian Teens Should Embrace Minimalism: 3 Practical Reasons
In my last post, 4 Steps for Money Management For Young Christians, I discussed the basics of money management, leaving out one very key topic: avoiding the prison of debt. That’s because debt is so serious a topic—especially for college students—it deserves its own attention. So in this post, I… Read More »Avoiding the Prison of Debt, Even in College!
Christians don’t like to talk about money. Some don’t want to be told how to handle their money: It’s mine, I’ll do what I want with it. Some think the church should stay out of it: Pastor is always preaching about money. And some look at God as if he… Read More »4 Simple Steps to Money Management for Young Christians