Here are some articles, blogs, and podcasts from this past week that you may find helpful as you work with young adults in your church and community. “Money Doesn’t Have to Be So Stressful” by Ron Blue and Karen Guess Blue and Guess acknowledge that they see many young adults are stressed about money issues. However, they are advocating for young adults to be contentment generation with lives built upon Hebrews 13:5. “If God Loves Me, Why Am I Still Waiting” by Ann Swindell Many young adults “waiting” on something,—whether … [Read more...]
Why Fast and Easy Isn’t Always Effective
Fast, easy, and effective. It’s the ongoing chant of our culture that feeds the monster of “your way, right away.” Essentially, credit cards have become the ultimate “fast pass” of our generation. But rather than moving us ahead on life’s great adventure ride, credit cards often put us on the fast track to debt, delinquency, and destruction. So before you swipe and go, consider these four reasons credit cards are a bad idea. Whose Money Is It, Anyway? Spending money is easy — especially when it’s not yours. Before submitting to … [Read more...]