Investment in Freedom

I went to the bank this past Friday to bring in all the change I had rolled up. It was pretty funny because I had a black plastic bag filled…

Not Afraid To Say, “No”

This morning in my bible study we talked about Proverbs 4:23 “Above all else guard your heart for it’s the wellspring of life.” and the question,...

Good Young Steward

Two weeks ago in Ascent our 5th/6th grade program I handed out $10 to a 5th grade boy and told him that the money was for him, he could do…

Every Little Penny

Sometimes money just pops up and falls into your lap, other times you have to find it. Yesterday as I took the light rail to work I put in my…

Generation Change Week 3

I was talking with one of the small group leaders last night after Resurrection. I asked how his group was in regards to understanding the material...

Cash in the Tank

Went on a road trip with my wife up to Rochester to visit some friends. One of the things we have been doing this month is living off cash and…

Thanks A Lot, Now I Have to Change!

As I was closing up tonight I ran into two seniors just hanging in the parking lot, asked them if they were okay and had rides, which they did. So…

27 Big Investments

The Yankees won the World Series last night, which makes me happy but I’m not here to brag, but tell you all that I learned over the last 9 years…

Sticking to the Plan

Second day of taking the light rail and it was pretty fun…it’s nice when the weather is what it is. Of course my commute is slightly longer (driving...

Cynthia Was Good To Me

Today I’m taking Cynthia home. The mechanic called and said that it was best to donate her than sell her parts because to a junk yard she isn’t worth...

Misjudged Value

Last night during Resurrection our 7th/8th grade program we looked at budgeting with the teens. It was a really interesting experience because for...

Ascent

Generation Change Week 2

I feel as if I’m bribing the 5th/6th grade students to come to Ascent because this week and last week because I just gave out cash. No reason (at...